| Played in New England, MA, weather: 65 degrees, fair, 6 mph wind. |
| New England won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) David Akers kicked off 65 yards from the HOU35. Wali Lundy returned the ball 14 yards to the NED14. Tackled by Demarrio Williams. |
1-10-NED14 (1Q: 14:38) Wali Lundy ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Terence Newman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | NB M.Mathers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-NED15 (1Q: 13:57) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eddie Kennison for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Marshall Mathers. Kennison gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB W.Lundy | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Short Zone | --- | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-NED34 (1Q: 13:13) Fred Taylor ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams, assisted by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| --- | WILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-NED32 (1Q: 12:30) Fred Taylor ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Ross Kolodziej.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | WILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-NED36 (1Q: 12:05) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Antonio Freeman for 6 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE L.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Jenkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB D.Starks | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB D.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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| 4-2-NED42 (1Q: 11:32) Jon Ryan punted 56 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU02. |
1-10-HOU02 (1Q: 11:24) Jamal Lewis ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Jason Hatcher. Key block delivered by Mike Alstott.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Alstott |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-HOU07 (1Q: 11:00) Cedric Benson ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides, assisted by ILB D.J. Williams. Key block delivered by Scott Peters. PENALTY: G Jeff Diehl of Houston was called for Offensive Holding. Houston's Troy Edwards was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| --- | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-HOU04 (1Q: 10:50) Cedric Benson ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jason Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-HOU07 (1Q: 10:19) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Rogers.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE K.Everett | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU13 (1Q: 09:37) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Owens. OLB Niko Koutouvides hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| --- | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-10-HOU13 (1Q: 09:31) PENALTY: WR Brandon Lloyd of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-15-HOU08 (1Q: 09:26) Mark Brunell scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB D.J. Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-HOU17 (1Q: 08:50) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Travis Taylor for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Donnie Abraham. PENALTY: S Stuart Schweigert of New England was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Kranchick | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Short Zone | --- | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU24 (1Q: 08:39) Jamal Lewis ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Jason Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Alstott |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-HOU23 (1Q: 08:05) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Owens. DE John Hilliard hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| --- | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-HOU23 (1Q: 07:52) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 10 yards. Tackled by CB James Becker.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB M.Alstott | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-1-HOU33 (1Q: 07:18) Dustin Colquitt punted 44 yards. Eddie Kennison returned the kick 12 yards to the NED35. PENALTY: FB Dexter Lyon of New England was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-NED15 (1Q: 07:09) Fred Taylor ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 78 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Key block delivered by Kelvin Garmon.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE L.King | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB I.Reese | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Freeman |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB D.Starks | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-7-HOU07 (1Q: 06:34) Fred Taylor ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Takeo Spikes.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | WILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-HOU06 (1Q: 06:08) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Bloom. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| 3-7-HOU07 (1Q: 05:38) PENALTY: WR Eddie Kennison of New England was called for a False Start. |
3-12-HOU12 (1Q: 05:34) Ryan Leaf pass completed to RB Fred Taylor for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New England 6, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE L.King | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB D.Starks | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB D.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 05:34) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. New England 7, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 05:27) Jeff Chandler kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 05:27) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Travis Taylor for 23 yards. Tackled by S Stuart Schweigert. Taylor gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU48 (1Q: 04:44) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 5 yards. Tackled by S Rodney Harrison, assisted by DE John Hilliard. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | --- | | RB C.Benson | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-NED47 (1Q: 04:09) Steven Doyle ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jason Taylor, assisted by OLB Niko Koutouvides.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Stewart |
| --- | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Doyle | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Alstott |
| --- | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| --- | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-NED50 (1Q: 03:37) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Troy Edwards for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Jeremy Staat. PENALTY: WR Troy Edwards of Houston was called for Offensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB C.Kranchick | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 3-18-HOU40 (1Q: 03:27) PENALTY: TE Tony Stewart of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-23-HOU35 (1Q: 03:23) Mark Brunell sacked by CB James Becker for a loss of 11 yards. Sack allowed by Jammal Brown.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Alstott | Protect | --- | WILB L.Briggs | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-34-HOU24 (1Q: 02:42) Dustin Colquitt punted 46 yards. The ball was downed at the NED30. |
1-10-NED30 (1Q: 02:31) Fred Taylor ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. Key block delivered by Tony Boselli.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | WILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-NED35 (1Q: 01:56) Ryan Leaf pass was dropped by WR Eric Moulds.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-NED35 (1Q: 01:51) Ryan Leaf pass completed to RB Fred Taylor for 1 yard. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB A.Pierce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-NED36 (1Q: 01:19) Jon Ryan punted 32 yards. Dante Hall returned the kick 19 yards to the NED49. Tackled by Steve Heiden. |
1-10-NED49 (1Q: 01:08) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Smoke Stewart for 9 yards. Tackled by S Rodney Harrison. Stewart gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-NED40 (1Q: 00:41) Mark Brunell pass was intended for WR Troy Edwards and was intercepted by CB Andre Woolfork at the NED34. The interception was returned 66 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! New England 13, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 00:41) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. New England 14, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 00:29) Jeff Chandler kicked off 69 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 00:29) Cedric Benson ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB D.J. Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | --- | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU26 (1Q: 00:07) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Terrell Owens for 12 yards. Tackled by S Rodney Harrison. Owens gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-HOU38 (2Q: 15:00) Cedric Benson ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Barry Cofield. Key block delivered by Jammal Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | --- | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-HOU43 (2Q: 14:25) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Troy Edwards for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB D.J. Williams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU49 (2Q: 13:49) Cedric Benson ran around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by DE Jason Hatcher.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB B.Allen | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Alstott |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| --- | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| --- | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| --- | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-15-HOU44 (2Q: 13:08) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Cedric Benson for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Andre Woolfork.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-NED47 (2Q: 12:40) Mark Brunell pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Todd Heap. DE Chris Kelsey blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Lloyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Kranchick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| --- | NB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-NED47 (2Q: 12:31) Dustin Colquitt punted 45 yards. The ball was downed at the NED02. |
1-10-NED02 (2Q: 12:22) Fred Taylor ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Key block delivered by Stacy Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB A.Pierce | In Box | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-NED11 (2Q: 11:49) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Roy Williams. Joppru gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Pierce | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED23 (2Q: 11:23) Fred Taylor ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Lamar King. PENALTY: OLB D'Qwell Jackson of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE L.King | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Jenkins |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE P.Davis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | --- | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB I.Reese | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB D.Starks | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | --- |
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1-5-NED28 (2Q: 11:17) Fred Taylor ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by OLB Takeo Spikes.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE P.Davis | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | --- | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | --- | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | WILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-NED31 (2Q: 10:52) Fred Taylor ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by DT Ross Kolodziej. Key block delivered by Stacy Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | --- | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | WILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED33 (2Q: 10:18) Wali Lundy ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-NED35 (2Q: 09:37) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 15 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Joppru gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: G Kelvin Garmon of New England was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | RCB J.Bloom | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-18-NED25 (2Q: 09:27) Fred Taylor ran around right end for 9 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Jenkins |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| --- | RDE P.Davis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Lyon |
| +++ | WILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-NED34 (2Q: 08:58) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller, assisted by OLB Demarrio Williams. Moulds gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Jenkins | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | NT P.Davis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB D.Young | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB D.Starks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-NED42 (2Q: 08:25) Jon Ryan punted 49 yards. Dante Hall returned the kick 13 yards to the HOU22. Tackled by Lance Briggs. |
1-10-HOU22 (2Q: 08:16) Play-Action. Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kevin Everett. ILB D.J. Williams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Everett | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| --- | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU22 (2Q: 08:12) Cedric Benson ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB D.J. Williams, assisted by S Rodney Harrison.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Stewart |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Owens |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Everett |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-HOU21 (2Q: 07:39) Play-Action. Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Terrell Owens for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Donnie Abraham.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB C.Kranchick | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU33 (2Q: 07:02) Cedric Benson ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| --- | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Lloyd |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU34 (2Q: 06:35) Cedric Benson ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jason Taylor, assisted by OLB Niko Koutouvides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU36 (2Q: 05:58) Mark Brunell scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by S Rodney Harrison.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU46 (2Q: 05:28) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | --- | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE K.Everett | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-NED48 (2Q: 05:09) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Troy Edwards. CB Andre Woolfork hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Kranchick | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Lloyd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | NB D.Abraham | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | DB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-NED48 (2Q: 05:05) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Jamal Lewis for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Jeremy Staat. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Lloyd | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Alstott | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Allen | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-NED45 (2Q: 04:44) Dustin Colquitt punted 45 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NED20 (2Q: 04:38) Ryan Leaf pass was intended for WR Eddie Kennison and was intercepted by OLB Demarrio Williams at the NED22. The interception was returned 21 yards. Tackled by Eddie Kennison. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB A.Pierce | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-1-NED01 (2Q: 04:28) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! New England 14, Houston 6
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Lloyd | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Alstott | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WILB J.Taylor | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | WLB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | LCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB R.Harrison | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 04:28) Extra point by David Akers was good. New England 14, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 04:20) David Akers kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (2Q: 04:20) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | --- | | FB D.Lyon | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Pierce | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-NED29 (2Q: 03:36) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Bloom.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE P.Davis | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-NED28 (2Q: 02:49) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Charles Johnson for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Duane Starks. Johnson gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT P.Davis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE L.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB D.Young | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB D.Starks | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED35 (2Q: 02:13) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman, assisted by OLB Demarrio Williams. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | --- | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-4-NED41 (2Q: 02:00) Ryan Leaf pass was dropped by WR Eric Moulds.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Jenkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB D.Starks | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB D.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-NED41 (2Q: 01:50) Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Fred Taylor. OLB Demarrio Williams knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT P.Davis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE L.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB M.Mathers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB D.Starks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-4-NED41 (2Q: 01:43) Jon Ryan punted 52 yards. Dante Hall returned the kick 10 yards to the HOU17. Tackled by Lance Briggs. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Nathan Shannon at the HOU17. |
1-10-HOU17 (2Q: 01:32) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Charles Johnson for 0 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: G Nathan Shannon of New England was called for Offensive Holding. Houston's Tank Johnson was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Double SLOT | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-20-HOU27 (2Q: 01:22) Ryan Leaf sacked by OLB D'Qwell Jackson for a loss of 16 yards. Sack allowed by Stacy Andrews. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Kavika Pittman on the HOU43.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB V.Fuller | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | NB M.Mathers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU43 (2Q: 01:12) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Todd Heap. OLB Jason Taylor defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE K.Everett | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| --- | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| --- | NB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-HOU43 (2Q: 01:05) PENALTY: QB Mark Brunell of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-15-HOU38 (2Q: 01:05) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Owens. DE John Hilliard hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | --- | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| --- | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-HOU38 (2Q: 00:58) Mark Brunell sacked by OLB Jason Taylor and DE Jeremy Staat for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Kyle Turley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB C.Kranchick | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| --- | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| New England called a time out. |
| 4-18-HOU35 (2Q: 00:49) Dustin Colquitt punted 53 yards. Eddie Kennison returned the kick 5 yards to the NED17. Tackled by Demarrio Williams. |
1-10-NED17 (2Q: 00:40) Ryan Leaf pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Fred Taylor. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | --- | RDE P.Davis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB V.Fuller | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-10-NED17 (2Q: 00:36) Ryan Leaf pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Eddie Kennison. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | RDE P.Davis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Double SLOT | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-10-NED17 (2Q: 00:29) Ryan Leaf pass was dropped by WR Eddie Kennison. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE L.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | RDE P.Davis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Jenkins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB D.Starks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB D.Young | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-10-NED17 (2Q: 00:22) Jon Ryan punted 48 yards. Dante Hall returned the kick 22 yards to the NED43. PENALTY: CB Duane Starks of Houston was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-HOU30 (2Q: 00:11) Cedric Benson ran around the left tackle for 8 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Carlos Rogers, assisted by OLB Jason Taylor. Key block delivered by Jeff Diehl.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | --- | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU38 (2Q: 00:02) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Terrell Owens for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB D.J. Williams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Owens gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB M.Alstott | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | --- | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Jeff Chandler kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 15:00) Cedric Benson ran around left end for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides. Key block delivered by Jammal Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB B.Allen | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-HOU39 (3Q: 14:23) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Troy Edwards for 15 yards. Tackled by CB DeJuan Groce. Edwards gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Kranchick | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Lloyd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | NB D.Abraham | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | DB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED46 (3Q: 13:58) Mark Brunell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Travis Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED46 (3Q: 13:51) Jamal Lewis ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Johndale Carty, assisted by DE John Hilliard.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Alstott |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-NED42 (3Q: 13:09) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Troy Edwards for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Protect | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-1-NED37 (3Q: 12:29) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Smoke Stewart for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Lance Briggs. Stewart gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WILB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | WLB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | --- | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | LCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | --- | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB R.Harrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | SS D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-NED28 (3Q: 12:04) Cedric Benson ran around right end for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Chris Kelsey, assisted by OLB Niko Koutouvides. Key block delivered by Kyle Turley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | --- | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | --- | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-NED14 (3Q: 11:35) Cedric Benson ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jason Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| --- | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| --- | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-NED18 (3Q: 11:07) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Owens. OLB Niko Koutouvides knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Lloyd | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Alstott | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| --- | FS J.Carty | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-14-NED18 (3Q: 11:02) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Todd Heap. DT Barry Cofield defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Alstott | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| --- | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| --- | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-NED18 (3Q: 10:57) David Akers attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 14, Houston 10 |
| (3Q: 10:52) David Akers kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (3Q: 10:52) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 3 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Double TE | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-NED28 (3Q: 10:21) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for -2 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | --- | | RB W.Lundy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-NED26 (3Q: 09:50) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf sacked by OLB D'Qwell Jackson for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Damien Woody.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Protect | --- | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Protect | --- | WILB A.Pierce | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | RCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-NED20 (3Q: 09:13) Jon Ryan punted 38 yards. Dante Hall returned the kick 13 yards to the NED45. Tackled by Carl Kranchick. |
1-10-NED45 (3Q: 09:04) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Lloyd | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-NED39 (3Q: 08:32) Cedric Benson ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides, assisted by OLB Lance Briggs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| --- | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Stewart |
| --- | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| --- | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-NED41 (3Q: 07:56) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Travis Taylor for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Donnie Abraham. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Kranchick | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-3-NED38 (3Q: 07:14) Dustin Colquitt punted 38 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NED20 (3Q: 07:09) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eddie Kennison for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Pierce | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| 2-9-NED21 (3Q: 06:27) PENALTY: TE Steve Heiden of New England was called for a False Start. |
2-14-NED16 (3Q: 06:17) Wali Lundy ran around left end for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Antonio Pierce. PENALTY: G Kelvin Garmon of New England was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE P.Davis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-18-NED12 (3Q: 06:06) Ryan Leaf pass completed to FB Dexter Lyon for 30 yards. Tackled by OLB Antonio Pierce. Lyon gained 27 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Jenkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Pierce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NED42 (3Q: 05:28) Ryan Leaf kept the ball, running a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ike Reese, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE L.King | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman |
| +++ | WLB I.Reese | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Moulds |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | NB D.Starks | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB D.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NED45 (3Q: 04:53) Fred Taylor ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Ross Kolodziej. PENALTY: OLB D'Qwell Jackson of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | --- | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | NB V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-NED50 (3Q: 04:45) Fred Taylor ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Ross Kolodziej, assisted by CB Terence Newman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | WILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-NED49 (3Q: 04:04) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 1 yard. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by CB Terence Newman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE P.Davis | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB D.Williams | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Pierce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-NED50 (3Q: 03:38) Jon Ryan punted 45 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU05. |
1-10-HOU05 (3Q: 03:28) Mark Brunell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Troy Edwards. PENALTY: QB Mark Brunell of Houston was called for Intentional Grounding. Safety awarded on penalty in the end zone. New England 16, Houston 10
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 03:21) David Akers kicked off 69 yards from the HOU20. Eric Moulds returned the ball 22 yards to the NED33. Tackled by D'Qwell Jackson. |
1-10-NED33 (3Q: 02:49) Fred Taylor ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | --- | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| --- | RDE K.Pittman | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Lyon |
| +++ | WILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-NED32 (3Q: 02:09) Wali Lundy ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Takeo Spikes, assisted by OLB Demarrio Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-11-NED32 (3Q: 01:38) PENALTY: TE Bennie Joppru of New England was called for a False Start. |
3-16-NED27 (3Q: 01:31) Ryan Leaf sacked by DT Ross Kolodziej for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Tony Boselli.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Jenkins | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT P.Davis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE L.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB M.Mathers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | NB D.Starks | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-23-NED20 (3Q: 00:44) Jon Ryan punted 47 yards. Dante Hall returned the kick 6 yards to the HOU39. PENALTY: S Roy Williams of Houston was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-HOU24 (3Q: 00:33) Jamal Lewis ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Barry Cofield.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Benson |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| --- | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-9-HOU25 (4Q: 15:00) Cedric Benson ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Jason Taylor, assisted by CB Carlos Rogers.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Lloyd |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| --- | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU31 (4Q: 14:15) Mark Brunell sacked by DT Travis Johnson and DE Chris Kelsey for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Kyle Turley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Kranchick | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| --- | RCB D.Abraham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| --- | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU24 (4Q: 13:35) Dustin Colquitt punted 52 yards. Eddie Kennison returned the kick 13 yards to the NED37. Tackled by Steven Doyle. |
1-10-NED37 (4Q: 13:24) Wali Lundy ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Takeo Spikes. Key block delivered by Tony Boselli.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT P.Davis | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE K.Pittman | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED47 (4Q: 12:41) Wali Lundy ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT P.Davis | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU49 (4Q: 12:07) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eddie Kennison for 11 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by CB Jeremy Bloom. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Kennison gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | RDE P.Davis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | --- | | RB F.Taylor | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT C.Johnson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU38 (4Q: 11:21) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Charles Johnson for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman, assisted by OLB Ike Reese. Johnson gained 16 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT P.Davis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Jenkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB D.Starks | Short Zone | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB D.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU24 (4Q: 10:55) Fred Taylor ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| --- | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Heiden |
| +++ | WILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU23 (4Q: 10:22) Fred Taylor ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Dave Tollefson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | WILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU17 (4Q: 09:54) Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bennie Joppru. S Roy Williams knocked the ball out of his grasp. PENALTY: DT Pernell Davis of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT P.Davis | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.King | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB D.Young | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB D.Starks | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU12 (4Q: 09:50) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Joppru gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England 22, Houston 10
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 09:50) Ryan Leaf passed to Bennie Joppru for the successful two-point conversion. New England 24, Houston 10 |
| (4Q: 09:42) Jeff Chandler kicked off 63 yards from the NED35. Brandon Lloyd returned the ball 29 yards to the HOU31. Tackled by Niko Koutouvides. |
1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 09:21) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Cedric Benson for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB D.J. Williams. Benson gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU47 (4Q: 08:46) Cedric Benson ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Rodney Harrison, assisted by ILB D.J. Williams. Key block delivered by Kyle Turley.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Stewart |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Alstott |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | --- | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-3-NED46 (4Q: 08:03) PENALTY: T Kyle Turley of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-8-HOU49 (4Q: 07:52) Mark Brunell scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Rodney Harrison.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Alstott | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WILB L.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-NED47 (4Q: 07:25) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Travis Taylor. DE Jason Hatcher hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Benson | Protect | --- | WILB L.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-NED47 (4Q: 07:19) Dustin Colquitt punted 43 yards. The ball was downed at the NED04. |
1-10-NED04 (4Q: 07:09) Fred Taylor ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams, assisted by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE P.Davis | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| --- | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Lyon |
| +++ | WILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB I.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-NED06 (4Q: 06:22) Fred Taylor ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by DT Ross Kolodziej.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Jenkins |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | --- | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE P.Davis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-NED08 (4Q: 05:36) Fred Taylor ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Antonio Pierce, assisted by DE Kavika Pittman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| --- | RDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| --- | WILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-4-NED10 (4Q: 04:52) Jon Ryan punted 53 yards. Dante Hall returned the kick 14 yards to the NED49. Tackled by Lance Briggs. |
1-10-NED49 (4Q: 04:45) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Travis Taylor for 17 yards. Tackled by S Rodney Harrison.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Lloyd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Alstott | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED32 (4Q: 04:26) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Carlos Rogers. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Alstott | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | --- | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-NED30 (4Q: 04:17) Mark Brunell pass was dropped by RB Cedric Benson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-NED30 (4Q: 04:11) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Jamal Lewis for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides. Lewis gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB C.Kranchick | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-1-NED23 (4Q: 03:51) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Terrell Owens for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB D.J. Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE D.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WILB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | WLB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | LCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | --- | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | RCB R.Harrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-5-NED05 (4Q: 03:43) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Smoke Stewart for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Lance Briggs. PENALTY: T Jammal Brown of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | WLB J.Taylor | Bump and Run | --- | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | --- | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| --- | SS R.Harrison | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-15-NED15 (4Q: 03:32) Mark Brunell sacked by DE John Hilliard for a loss of 12 yards. Sack allowed by Kyle Turley. PENALTY: S Rodney Harrison of New England was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Turley |
| --- | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED10 (4Q: 03:17) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Terrell Owens for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB D.J. Williams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Alstott | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-3-NED03 (4Q: 03:00) Mark Brunell pass was dropped by RB Cedric Benson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-NED03 (4Q: 02:55) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Troy Edwards. CB James Becker defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-3-NED03 (4Q: 02:50) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 2 yards. Tackled by DE John Hilliard. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | --- | | FB M.Alstott | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED01 (4Q: 02:40) Wali Lundy ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by OLB Demarrio Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-10-NED01 (4Q: 02:28) Wali Lundy ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Pernell Davis, assisted by DE Kavika Pittman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT P.Davis | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
3-6-NED05 (4Q: 02:20) Fred Taylor ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | RDE P.Davis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB I.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB M.Mathers | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | NB D.Starks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-2-NED09 (4Q: 02:12) Jon Ryan punted 33 yards. Dante Hall returned the kick 16 yards to the NED26. Tackled by Nathan Shannon. |
1-10-NED26 (4Q: 02:01) Mark Brunell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Cedric Benson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-10-NED26 (4Q: 01:53) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Cedric Benson for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides. Benson gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Lloyd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB D.Abraham | Bump and Run | --- | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Blitz Passer | --- | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED16 (4Q: 01:28) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Troy Edwards for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Edwards gained 3 yards after the catch. New England 24, Houston 16
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Peters |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Turley |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (4Q: 01:28) Extra point by David Akers missed. |
| (4Q: 01:20) David Akers kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (4Q: 01:20) Fred Taylor ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Moulds |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jenkins |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman |
| +++ | WLB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-7-NED28 (4Q: 00:36) Ryan Leaf dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: New England Patriots 24, Houston Texans 16 |