| Played in Cleveland, OH, weather: 38 degrees, rain, 11 mph wind. |
| Denver won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Stephen Gostkowski kicked off 62 yards from the CLE35. Sawyer McNeil returned the ball 28 yards to the DEN31. Tackled by Shaun Alexander. |
1-10-DEN31 (1Q: 14:15) Musa Smith ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Jared Allen, assisted by CB Andre Goodman. Key block delivered by Mathias Nkwenti.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Verdon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Ware | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB T.Davis | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB K.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | In Box | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-DEN37 (1Q: 13:32) Ben Roethlisberger pass was intended for WR David Boston and was intercepted by OLB DeMarcus Ware at the CLE44. Tackled by David Boston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Brock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB D.Ware | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB J.Wickland | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE44 (1Q: 13:21) Reggie Bush ran outside the right tackle for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. Key block delivered by Damian Roger.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hall |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Daniels |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN31 (1Q: 12:45) Play-Action. Quincy Carter pass completed to WR D.J. Hackett for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips. Hackett gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Brown | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB S.Alexander | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Hackett | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN13 (1Q: 12:01) Shaun Alexander ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell, assisted by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Key block delivered by Eric Ghiaciuc.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hall |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Baskett |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-DEN04 (1Q: 11:21) Shaun Alexander ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall, assisted by S Madieu Williams. PENALTY: G Derrick Dockery of Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hall |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-DEN14 (1Q: 11:14) Shaun Alexander ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CLE Derrick Dockery to the DEN08.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hall |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-DEN08 (1Q: 10:38) Quincy Carter pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Reggie Bush. CB Sawyer McNeil defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-DEN08 (1Q: 10:34) Stephen Gostkowski attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 3, Denver 0 |
| (1Q: 10:28) Stephen Gostkowski kicked off 74 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (1Q: 10:28) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE LeBron James for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB DeMarcus Ware, assisted by CB Andre Goodman. James gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Wiltz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Verdon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Ware | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Davis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB K.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS A.Morris | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-DEN45 (1Q: 09:43) Musa Smith ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB DeMarcus Ware.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| --- | 3tcDT J.Verdon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB T.Davis | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB K.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-DEN49 (1Q: 09:03) Musa Smith ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB DeMarcus Ware, assisted by S Aric Morris. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Brock | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CLE44 (1Q: 08:37) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE LeBron James for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Chad Scott. James gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Brock | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Ware | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE32 (1Q: 08:01) Thomas Tapeh ran around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by S Aric Morris, assisted by CB Ed Reed.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | MLB T.Brock | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB C.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-15-CLE37 (1Q: 07:28) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR LeRon McCoy for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Tucker Brock, assisted by CB Andre Goodman. McCoy gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE D.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Verdon | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Wimbly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCoy | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Wiltz | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB T.Brock | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB C.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB J.Wickland | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB M.Emmons | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-CLE30 (1Q: 06:58) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE LeBron James for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB DeMarcus Ware. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Wiltz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Verdon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Ware | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Davis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB K.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS K.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS A.Morris | Deep Zone | --- |
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| 4-4-CLE26 (1Q: 06:37) Edward Hepburn attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 3, Denver 3 |
| (1Q: 06:30) Edward Hepburn kicked off 71 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE25 (1Q: 06:30) Quincy Carter pass completed to TE Armard Hall for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Hall gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB S.Alexander | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE43 (1Q: 05:54) Shaun Alexander ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard, assisted by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Key block delivered by Arturo Van Anden.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hall |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-CLE49 (1Q: 05:30) Quincy Carter pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Reggie Brown. OLB Chet Donnelly hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-CLE49 (1Q: 05:23) Quincy Carter pass completed to WR Hank Baskett for 20 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Brown | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | --- | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN31 (1Q: 04:49) Play-Action. Quincy Carter pass completed to WR Hank Baskett for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Mills | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Double TE | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-DEN32 (1Q: 04:22) Play-Action. Quincy Carter pass completed to WR Hank Baskett for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-DEN24 (1Q: 03:42) Quincy Carter pass completed to WR D.J. Hackett for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell. Hackett gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Hackett | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-8-DEN08 (1Q: 03:15) Shaun Alexander ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard, assisted by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hall |
| --- | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-DEN12 (1Q: 02:35) Quincy Carter pass completed to WR Reggie Brown for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Double SLOT | --- | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-DEN02 (1Q: 01:50) Quincy Carter pass completed to RB Shaun Alexander for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Cleveland 9, Denver 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Anthony | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Hall | Short Zone | --- | | RB S.Alexander | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | WLB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | LCB T.Banta-Cain | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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| (1Q: 01:50) Extra point by Stephen Gostkowski was good. Cleveland 10, Denver 3 |
| (1Q: 01:40) Stephen Gostkowski kicked off 60 yards from the CLE35. Sawyer McNeil returned the ball 24 yards to the DEN29. Tackled by Joaquin Gonzalez. Denver's Michael Waddell was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor leg injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-DEN29 (1Q: 01:16) Musa Smith ran inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB DeMarcus Ware. Key block delivered by Terrence Metcalf.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | In Box | --- | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Brock | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN39 (1Q: 00:47) Josh Reed ran a reverse around left end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Thomas Davis, assisted by S Kerry Rhodes.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Verdon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | SLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB T.Davis | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB K.Adams | In Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-DEN42 (1Q: 00:09) Musa Smith ran outside the right tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by S Aric Morris, assisted by OLB DeMarcus Ware. Key block delivered by Todd Wade.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Brock | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-CLE43 (2Q: 15:00) Musa Smith ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Jared Allen. Key block delivered by Will Whittcker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Brock | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-CLE34 (2Q: 14:29) Musa Smith ran around right end for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Jared Allen. Key block delivered by Todd Wade.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Brock | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CLE23 (2Q: 14:03) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 23 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Crumpler gained 15 yards after the catch. Cleveland 10, Denver 9
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Wiltz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Verdon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Ware | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Davis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB K.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS A.Morris | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (2Q: 14:03) Extra point by Edward Hepburn was good. Cleveland 10, Denver 10 |
| (2Q: 13:50) Edward Hepburn kicked off 70 yards from the DEN35. Braden Stallings returned the ball 22 yards to the CLE17. Tackled by Tully Banta-Cain. |
1-10-CLE17 (2Q: 13:16) Play-Action. Quincy Carter scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Mills | Protect | --- | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| --- | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-2-CLE25 (2Q: 12:34) Play-Action. Quincy Carter pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D.J. Hackett. CB Sawyer McNeil defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-CLE25 (2Q: 12:29) Quincy Carter pass completed to TE Armard Hall for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Mills | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Double TE | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | --- | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-CLE30 (2Q: 12:05) Reggie Bush ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Rogers. PENALTY: G Arturo Van Anden of Cleveland was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Daniels |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hall |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Robertson |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-CLE20 (2Q: 11:59) Reggie Bush ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Stallings |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Alexander |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Out of Box | --- | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-17-CLE23 (2Q: 11:17) Quincy Carter sacked by CB Lito Sheppard for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Derrick Dockery.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-21-CLE19 (2Q: 10:40) Play-Action. Quincy Carter pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Garrett Mills. OLB Chet Donnelly hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The wind blew that pass off course. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Daniels | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Mills | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Double TE | +++ |
|
| 4-21-CLE19 (2Q: 10:34) Brian Moorman punted 50 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick 5 yards to the DEN36. Tackled by Sergio Robertson. Ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Ryan Phillips at the DEN36. |
1-10-DEN36 (2Q: 10:23) Musa Smith ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB DeMarcus Ware, assisted by DT C.J. Patterson. Key block delivered by Terrence Metcalf.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.White | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Brock | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS C.Grant | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-5-DEN41 (2Q: 09:55) Musa Smith ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Andre Goodman. Key block delivered by Thomas Tapeh.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Verdon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE C.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | MLB T.Davis | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB K.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS A.Morris | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-DEN47 (2Q: 09:18) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for -2 yards. Tackled by S Aric Morris.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Brock | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Ware | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-12-DEN45 (2Q: 08:55) Ben Roethlisberger sacked by DE Will Overstreet for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Will Whittcker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT C.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE W.Overstreet | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB T.Brock | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB D.Ware | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | LCB A.Goodman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB J.Wickland | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS A.Morris | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-19-DEN38 (2Q: 08:11) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Tucker Brock.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Verdon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Brock | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Ware | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB C.Scott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB J.Wickland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-DEN49 (2Q: 07:36) Josh Miller punted 51 yards. Touchback. Cleveland's Thomas Davis was hurt on the play. |
1-10-CLE20 (2Q: 07:30) Shaun Alexander ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hall |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-CLE16 (2Q: 06:56) Quincy Carter pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Reggie Brown. OLB Chet Donnelly defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-CLE16 (2Q: 06:52) Quincy Carter pass completed to WR Reggie Brown for 11 yards. Tackled by S Madieu Williams. Brown gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Brown | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Hall | Protect | --- | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB R.Phillips | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE O.Daniels | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-CLE27 (2Q: 06:09) Brian Moorman punted 51 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick 23 yards to the DEN45. Tackled by Chad Scott. |
1-10-DEN45 (2Q: 05:59) Musa Smith ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Adams, assisted by OLB DeMarcus Ware.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Verdon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | WLB K.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS C.Scott | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-DEN44 (2Q: 05:17) Ben Roethlisberger pass was intended for TE LeBron James and was intercepted by ILB Tucker Brock at the CLE41. The interception was returned 5 yards. Tackled by Bernard Berrian.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE D.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Verdon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT K.Wimbly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Wiltz | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB T.Brock | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB C.Scott | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB J.Wickland | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | DB M.Emmons | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE46 (2Q: 05:04) Reggie Bush ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hall |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Mills |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-CLE50 (2Q: 04:40) Shaun Alexander ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hall |
| --- | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett |
| +++ | SLB M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Daniels |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| --- | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-CLE49 (2Q: 04:09) Quincy Carter scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Cory Redding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-DEN48 (2Q: 03:30) Brian Moorman punted 36 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick 20 yards to the DEN32. PENALTY: OLB Chet Donnelly of Denver was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-DEN06 (2Q: 03:20) Thomas Tapeh ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB DeMarcus Ware, assisted by DE Will Overstreet.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Verdon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | SLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB K.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-DEN09 (2Q: 02:54) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David Boston. OLB DeMarcus Ware hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB T.Brock | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Ware | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-DEN09 (2Q: 02:42) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Chad Scott, assisted by CB Julio Wickland. Reed gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Verdon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Brock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Ware | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB C.Scott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB J.Wickland | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-DEN17 (2Q: 02:00) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Tucker Brock.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Brock | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Ware | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-DEN22 (2Q: 01:37) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR David Boston for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Chad Scott.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE D.White | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Verdon | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT K.Wimbly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Wiltz | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Brock | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB E.Reed | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB C.Scott | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB J.Wickland | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB M.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS A.Goodman | Blitz Passer | +++ |
|
3-2-DEN25 (2Q: 01:01) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. CB Ed Reed defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE D.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Verdon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Ware | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB C.Grant | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB T.Brock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB K.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-2-DEN25 (2Q: 00:53) Josh Miller punted 41 yards. Andre Goodman called for a fair catch at the CLE34. |
1-10-CLE34 (2Q: 00:46) Shaun Alexander ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hall |
| --- | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Cleveland called a time out. |
2-14-CLE30 (2Q: 00:34) Play-Action. Quincy Carter sacked by ILB James Hall for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Arturo Van Anden.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Double SLOT | +++ |
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3-18-CLE26 (2Q: 00:11) Play-Action. Quincy Carter pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D.J. Hackett. DT Shaun Rogers defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Double SLOT | +++ |
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| 4-18-CLE26 (2Q: 00:05) Brian Moorman punted 50 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick 13 yards to the DEN37. Tackled by Chad Scott. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Edward Hepburn kicked off 73 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE25 (3Q: 15:00) Quincy Carter pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Braden Stallings. DE Cory Redding blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hackett | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Stallings | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| --- | RCB J.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Double SLOT | +++ |
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2-10-CLE25 (3Q: 14:55) Reggie Bush ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips, assisted by ILB Torrance Marshall. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CLE Eric Ghiaciuc to the CLE24.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hall |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | --- | | RB R.Bush | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Mills |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-CLE24 (3Q: 14:21) Quincy Carter scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips and assisted by CB Sawyer McNeil.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-CLE29 (3Q: 13:46) Brian Moorman punted 55 yards. The ball was downed at the DEN16. |
1-10-DEN16 (3Q: 13:35) Big Ben Roethlisberger kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 12 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT C.J. Patterson, assisted by OLB DeMarcus Ware. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | MLB T.Brock | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN28 (3Q: 13:05) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR David Boston for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Ed Reed.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Brock | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Ware | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-DEN37 (3Q: 12:33) Musa Smith ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Cie Grant, assisted by DT Jared Allen. Key block delivered by Will Whittcker.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Verdon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB K.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN42 (3Q: 12:07) Big Ben Roethlisberger kept the ball, running a counterplay inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Jared Allen.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | MLB T.Brock | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS C.Grant | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-DEN38 (3Q: 11:42) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR David Boston for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Chad Scott.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.White | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Brock | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Ware | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-DEN45 (3Q: 11:06) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Andre Goodman.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Verdon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Brock | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Ware | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB C.Scott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB J.Wickland | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE44 (3Q: 10:30) Musa Smith ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Cie Grant.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | --- | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Verdon | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB K.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS K.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-CLE42 (3Q: 09:55) Musa Smith ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB DeMarcus Ware.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.White | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-CLE35 (3Q: 09:28) Musa Smith ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Kerry Rhodes. Key block delivered by Mathias Nkwenti.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.White | In Box | --- | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Wimbly | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE J.Wiltz | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB T.Brock | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB K.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB C.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CLE28 (3Q: 08:56) Musa Smith ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Kerry Rhodes.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Verdon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB K.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-CLE28 (3Q: 08:29) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR David Boston for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Andre Goodman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Boston gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Brock | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Ware | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE12 (3Q: 07:54) Musa Smith ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Tucker Brock.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.White | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Brock | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-CLE09 (3Q: 07:24) Musa Smith ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB DeMarcus Ware.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| --- | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Brock | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-CLE08 (3Q: 06:45) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR LeRon McCoy for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Chad Scott.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE D.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Verdon | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Wimbly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCoy | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Wiltz | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB T.Brock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB C.Scott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB J.Wickland | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB M.Emmons | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | --- |
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| 4-2-CLE04 (3Q: 06:04) Edward Hepburn attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 13, Cleveland 10 |
| (3Q: 05:56) Edward Hepburn kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE25 (3Q: 05:56) Quincy Carter pass completed to WR Hank Baskett for 11 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | --- | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE36 (3Q: 05:24) Quincy Carter pass completed to WR Reggie Brown for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-CLE38 (3Q: 04:41) Shaun Alexander ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by OLB Tully Banta-Cain.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hall |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Daniels |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-CLE35 (3Q: 04:15) Quincy Carter pass completed to WR Reggie Brown for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips. Brown gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Brown | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Mills | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE49 (3Q: 03:44) Reggie Bush ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Chet Donnelly, assisted by DT Shaun Rogers.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hall |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Daniels |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-CLE50 (3Q: 03:19) Quincy Carter pass completed to WR D.J. Hackett for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-CLE50 (3Q: 02:50) Play-Action. Quincy Carter pass completed to RB Shaun Alexander for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Menson Holloway.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Stallings | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Alexander | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | DB J.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-3-DEN44 (3Q: 02:16) Play-Action. Quincy Carter sacked by OLB Tully Banta-Cain for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Kwame Harris. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Stallings | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Alexander | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN46 (3Q: 02:00) Musa Smith ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB DeMarcus Ware.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Brock | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-DEN47 (3Q: 01:26) Musa Smith ran inside the left guard for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Kamerion Wimbly, assisted by S Aric Morris. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE D.White | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Verdon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Wimbly | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Brock | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB C.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB M.Emmons | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE42 (3Q: 00:54) Musa Smith ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB DeMarcus Ware. PENALTY: G Terrence Metcalf of Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB T.Brock | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB C.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-DEN48 (3Q: 00:44) Musa Smith ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Tucker Brock, assisted by DE Jason Wiltz. Key block delivered by Mathias Nkwenti.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Brock | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB D.Ware | In Box | --- | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-15-CLE47 (3Q: 00:02) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Musa Smith for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Chad Scott. Smith gained 4 yards after the catch. Denver's Musa Smith was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor leg injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE D.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Verdon | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Reed | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Wimbly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Ware | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB E.Reed | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB C.Scott | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB J.Wickland | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB M.Emmons | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
3-6-CLE38 (4Q: 15:00) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE LeBron James for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Ed Reed. James gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Verdon | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.White | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Brock | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Ware | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB C.Scott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB J.Wickland | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE23 (4Q: 14:33) Musa Smith ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Will Overstreet, assisted by DT Jared Allen.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Verdon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB K.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-CLE19 (4Q: 14:09) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB DeMarcus Ware. Reed gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Brock | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Ware | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Bump and Run | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE11 (4Q: 13:27) Musa Smith ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Jared Allen, assisted by S Kerry Rhodes. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Verdon | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | MLB T.Brock | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB K.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-CLE05 (4Q: 12:55) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Reed gained 6 yards after the catch. Denver 19, Cleveland 10
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Wiltz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Verdon | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Ware | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Grant | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB K.Adams | Bump and Run | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Bump and Run | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS A.Morris | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 12:55) Extra point by Edward Hepburn was good. Denver 20, Cleveland 10 |
| (4Q: 12:46) Edward Hepburn kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE25 (4Q: 12:46) Reggie Bush ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hall |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Daniels |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-CLE29 (4Q: 12:10) Reggie Bush ran around the left tackle for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Chet Donnelly.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Daniels |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hall |
| +++ | RDE J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Robertson |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | LG D.Dockery |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-CLE30 (4Q: 11:26) Play-Action. Quincy Carter pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Garrett Mills. ILB Torrance Marshall defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Daniels | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Mills | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Double TE | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-CLE30 (4Q: 11:21) Brian Moorman punted 54 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick 9 yards to the DEN25. Tackled by Sergio Robertson. |
1-10-DEN25 (4Q: 11:13) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Chad Scott. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Reed gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Brock | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Ware | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE48 (4Q: 10:32) Musa Smith ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Cie Grant, assisted by DT C.J. Patterson. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB K.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-CLE47 (4Q: 09:48) Ben Roethlisberger kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Jared Allen.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | MLB T.Brock | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-CLE45 (4Q: 09:19) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. DT Jared Allen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Verdon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB T.Brock | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Ware | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB C.Scott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB J.Wickland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-CLE45 (4Q: 09:13) Josh Miller punted 37 yards. The ball was downed at the CLE08. |
1-10-CLE08 (4Q: 09:05) Reggie Bush ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. Key block delivered by Damian Roger.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Daniels |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | --- | | TE A.Hall |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Baskett |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Robertson |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-CLE14 (4Q: 08:33) Quincy Carter pass completed to WR D.J. Hackett for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil, assisted by DE Cory Redding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | --- | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE19 (4Q: 08:08) Quincy Carter pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Shaun Alexander. CB Lito Sheppard defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CLE19 (4Q: 08:03) Quincy Carter pass completed to RB Shaun Alexander for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Alexander gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | --- | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE31 (4Q: 07:35) Reggie Bush ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hall |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Daniels |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-CLE34 (4Q: 06:56) Quincy Carter pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Armard Hall. DT Shaun Rogers blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Mills | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Double TE | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-CLE34 (4Q: 06:52) Reggie Bush ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Menson Holloway.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hall |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-11-CLE30 (4Q: 06:19) Brian Moorman punted 33 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the DEN37. |
1-10-DEN37 (4Q: 06:08) Musa Smith ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Jimmy Verdon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Verdon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | WLB K.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-DEN41 (4Q: 05:23) Musa Smith ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT C.J. Patterson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Brock | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB C.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-DEN41 (4Q: 04:36) Thomas Tapeh ran around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by OLB DeMarcus Ware.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Verdon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | MLB T.Brock | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB C.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS A.Morris | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-11-DEN36 (4Q: 03:51) Josh Miller punted 33 yards. Andre Goodman called for a fair catch at the CLE31. |
1-10-CLE31 (4Q: 03:42) Quincy Carter pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR D.J. Hackett. ILB James Hall blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stallings | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CLE31 (4Q: 03:33) Quincy Carter pass completed to TE Owen Daniels for 9 yards. Tackled by S Madieu Williams. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Denver's James Hall was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Daniels | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Double TE | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Mills | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-CLE40 (4Q: 03:08) Quincy Carter pass completed to WR Hank Baskett for 35 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips. Baskett gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Brown | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE O.Daniels | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB T.Banta-Cain | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN25 (4Q: 02:47) Quincy Carter pass completed to TE Armard Hall for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Hall | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Stallings | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Bush | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-3-DEN18 (4Q: 02:28) Quincy Carter pass completed to WR Reggie Brown for 18 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Brown gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: DE Menson Holloway of Denver was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. Denver 20, Cleveland 16
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Brown | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Baskett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Alexander | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 02:28) Extra point by Stephen Gostkowski was good. Denver 20, Cleveland 17 |
| (4Q: 02:28) Stephen Gostkowski kicked off 59 yards from the CLE35. Leon Washington returned the ball 12 yards to the DEN18. Tackled by Ed Reed. PENALTY: TE Alge Crumpler of Denver was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-DEN09 (4Q: 02:19) Musa Smith ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Kerry Rhodes, assisted by DT Jared Allen.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Verdon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | MLB C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB K.Adams | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Cleveland called a time out. |
2-11-DEN08 (4Q: 02:09) Musa Smith ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Aric Morris, assisted by OLB DeMarcus Ware.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.White | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Brock | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS A.Morris | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Cleveland called a time out. |
3-6-DEN13 (4Q: 02:01) Musa Smith ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Jared Allen, assisted by DT C.J. Patterson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Wiltz | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Ware | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB T.Brock | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB K.Adams | In Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS E.Reed | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-5-DEN14 (4Q: 01:52) Josh Miller punted 47 yards. Andre Goodman returned the kick 7 yards to the CLE46. Tackled by Tully Banta-Cain. |
| 1-10-CLE46 (4Q: 01:42) PENALTY: QB Quincy Carter of Cleveland was called for Delay of Game. |
1-15-CLE41 (4Q: 01:42) Quincy Carter pass completed to WR Reggie Brown for 59 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Brown gained 48 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Cleveland 23, Denver 20
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB Q.Carter |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Brown | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hall | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Bush | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Mills | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Harris |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | --- | | LG D.Dockery |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Roger |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 01:42) Extra point by Stephen Gostkowski was good. Cleveland 24, Denver 20 |
| (4Q: 01:11) Stephen Gostkowski kicked off 73 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (4Q: 01:11) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE LeBron James. CB Chad Scott defended the pass. The wind blew that pass off course. PENALTY: CB Chad Scott of Cleveland was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE W.Overstreet | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Brock | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Ware | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Bump and Run | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN30 (4Q: 01:01) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB DeMarcus Ware. Reed gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Wiltz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Overstreet | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Brock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Ware | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Wickland | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Scott | Bump and Run | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
1-10-DEN45 (4Q: 00:51) Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by WR David Boston.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE D.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Verdon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Wimbly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Wiltz | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB T.Brock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | RCB C.Scott | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB J.Wickland | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB M.Emmons | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS K.Rhodes | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN45 (4Q: 00:45) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR David Boston for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Julio Wickland, assisted by S Aric Morris. PENALTY: T Todd Wade of Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE D.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Verdon | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.James | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Wimbly | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Wiltz | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Brock | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Boston | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB C.Scott | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB J.Wickland | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB M.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Bump and Run | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS K.Rhodes | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-20-DEN35 (4Q: 00:35) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Julio Wickland, assisted by ILB Tucker Brock. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE D.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Wimbly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Wiltz | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Brock | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB C.Scott | Bump and Run | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB J.Wickland | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB M.Emmons | Bump and Run | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
3-13-DEN42 (4Q: 00:24) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Andre Goodman. Reed gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE D.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Wimbly | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Wiltz | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Brock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB C.Scott | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB J.Wickland | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB M.Emmons | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS E.Reed | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
1-10-CLE39 (4Q: 00:14) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Musa Smith for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Julio Wickland.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE D.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Verdon | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Wimbly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Wiltz | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Brock | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT L.McCoy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB A.Goodman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB E.Reed | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB J.Wickland | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB M.Emmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS A.Morris | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS C.Scott | Blitz Passer | +++ |
|
| Final Score: Cleveland Browns 24, Denver Broncos 20 |