| Played in Denver, CO, weather: 40 degrees, fair, 18 mph wind. |
| San Diego won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Edward Hepburn kicked off 73 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-SDO25 (1Q: 15:00) Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Marty Booker for 33 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. Booker gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: CB Ronald Bartell of Denver was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN42 (1Q: 14:46) Play-Action. Marc Bulger pass completed to RB Michael Turner for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Warfield. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Turner | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-9-DEN41 (1Q: 14:00) PENALTY: FB Brad Hoover of San Diego was called for a False Start. |
2-14-DEN46 (1Q: 13:53) Marc Bulger pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Jon Huffman. CB Michael Waddell blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | --- | SILB M.Warfield | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-14-DEN46 (1Q: 13:42) Marc Bulger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jon Huffman. DT Shaun Rogers drove right through Doug Neinhuis to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-14-DEN46 (1Q: 13:35) Joel Greene punted 31 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick 21 yards to the DEN36. Tackled by Max Lane. |
1-10-DEN36 (1Q: 13:25) Musa Smith ran outside the right tackle for 64 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Eric Winston. Denver 6, San Diego 0
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Clarke |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 13:25) Extra point by Josh Miller was good. Denver 7, San Diego 0 |
| (1Q: 13:03) Josh Miller kicked off 68 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-SDO25 (1Q: 13:03) Marc Bulger pass was intended for WR Larry Fitzgerald and was intercepted by CB Ronald Bartell at the DEN24. The interception was returned 1 yard. Tackled by LT2 Tomlinson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | --- | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| --- | LCB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN25 (1Q: 12:53) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE LeBron James. DT Jared Clauss hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. Denver's Adrien Clarke was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious leg injury.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Clarke |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DEN25 (1Q: 12:46) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Musa Smith. CB Brian Williams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-DEN25 (1Q: 12:39) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by WR Marques Colston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Boston | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-DEN25 (1Q: 12:32) Josh Miller punted 35 yards. Sammie Copeland returned the kick 7 yards to the SDO47. Tackled by Tully Banta-Cain. |
1-10-SDO47 (1Q: 12:22) Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Marty Booker for -1 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-SDO46 (1Q: 11:45) Willie Parker ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall, assisted by ILB Malcolm Warfield.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Parker | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-SDO47 (1Q: 11:00) Marc Bulger sacked by OLB Chet Donnelly for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Pete Campion.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Double RB | +++ |
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| 4-15-SDO42 (1Q: 10:37) Joel Greene punted 37 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick 8 yards to the DEN29. Tackled by Troy Polamalu. Ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Dexter Jackson at the DEN29. |
1-10-DEN29 (1Q: 10:26) Musa Smith ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Derrick Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Spy | --- | | RT E.Winston |
| --- | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-DEN33 (1Q: 09:47) Musa Smith ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Johnathan Sullivan, assisted by ILB Kevin Burnett. CB Derrick Johnson knocked down Terrence Metcalf to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Spy | +++ |
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3-6-DEN33 (1Q: 09:18) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Joey Porter, assisted by CB Derrick Johnson. Reed gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Bell | Deep Zone | --- | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN43 (1Q: 08:38) Musa Smith ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett. Key block delivered by Mathias Nkwenti.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | --- | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | In Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-SDO49 (1Q: 07:56) Musa Smith ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett. Key block delivered by Todd Wade.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-SDO45 (1Q: 07:26) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Alge Crumpler. DE Byron Frisch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-SDO45 (1Q: 07:21) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Richard Marshall. Colston gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB P.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-SDO24 (1Q: 06:41) Thomas Tapeh ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu, assisted by DE Byron Frisch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| --- | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-SDO24 (1Q: 06:08) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 24 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Crumpler gained 18 yards after the catch. Denver 13, San Diego 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 06:08) Extra point by Josh Miller was good. Denver 14, San Diego 0 |
| (1Q: 05:55) Josh Miller kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-SDO25 (1Q: 05:55) PENALTY: WR Marty Booker of San Diego was called for a False Start. |
1-15-SDO20 (1Q: 05:49) Marc Bulger pass completed to TE Jon Huffman for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell, assisted by CB Michael Waddell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-SDO24 (1Q: 05:27) LaDainian Tomlinson ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil, assisted by OLB Tully Banta-Cain.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | --- | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | --- | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | --- | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | --- |
|
3-10-SDO25 (1Q: 05:07) Play-Action. Marc Bulger pass completed to TE Jon Huffman for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Warfield.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-SDO27 (1Q: 04:41) Joel Greene punted 39 yards. Leon Washington called for a fair catch at the DEN34. |
1-10-DEN34 (1Q: 04:30) Musa Smith ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett. Key block delivered by Mathias Nkwenti.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | --- | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN49 (1Q: 03:46) Josh Reed ran a reverse around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Jared Clauss, assisted by S Troy Polamalu.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | In Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN49 (1Q: 03:01) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE LeBron James for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Joey Porter.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-SDO44 (1Q: 02:34) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR David Boston for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Brian Williams, assisted by OLB Peyton Ayodele.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Ayodele | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB B.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB T.Bell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | --- | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO37 (1Q: 02:12) Musa Smith ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Joey Porter, assisted by S Keith Lewis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-SDO35 (1Q: 01:36) Musa Smith ran outside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Derrick Johnson. Key block delivered by Todd Wade.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO22 (1Q: 00:53) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Larry Chester.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-SDO17 (1Q: 00:29) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR David Boston for 17 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Boston gained 1 yard after the catch. Denver 20, San Diego 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (1Q: 00:29) Extra point by Josh Miller was good. Denver 21, San Diego 0 |
| (1Q: 00:18) Josh Miller kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-SDO25 (1Q: 00:18) LT2 Tomlinson ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Rogers. PENALTY: OLB Tully Banta-Cain of Denver was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO30 (1Q: 00:12) LaDainian Tomlinson ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Cory Redding, assisted by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-13-SDO27 (2Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Marc Bulger sacked by DE Cory Redding and ILB Torrance Marshall for a loss of 3 yards. Redding ran right past Pete Campion and knocked down the quarterback. PENALTY: T Max Lane of San Diego was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | --- | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-16-SDO24 (2Q: 14:44) Play-Action. Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Tony Simmons for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Huffman | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-SDO42 (2Q: 14:08) Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Larry Fitzgerald for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Waddell. Fitzgerald gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-DEN40 (2Q: 13:29) Marc Bulger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marty Booker. S Dexter Jackson defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN40 (2Q: 13:24) LT2 Tomlinson ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Warfield.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-DEN39 (2Q: 12:55) Marc Bulger pass completed to RB LaDainian Tomlinson for 3 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| 4-6-DEN36 (2Q: 12:18) Joel Greene punted 36 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN20 (2Q: 12:11) Musa Smith ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Jared Clauss, assisted by ILB Kevin Burnett. Key block delivered by Terrence Metcalf.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE K.Edwards | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | In Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-1-DEN29 (2Q: 11:39) Musa Smith ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Joey Porter, assisted by DT Sione Pouha. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | In Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN32 (2Q: 11:08) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Keith Lewis, assisted by OLB Joey Porter. Colston gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Spy on QB | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-DEN36 (2Q: 10:44) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Joey Porter. Colston gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN44 (2Q: 10:11) Ben Roethlisberger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| --- | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN44 (2Q: 10:01) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Derrick Johnson. Colston gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-3-SDO49 (2Q: 09:35) PENALTY: G Terrence Metcalf of Denver was called for a False Start. |
3-8-DEN46 (2Q: 09:31) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE LeBron James for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett. James gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO45 (2Q: 08:47) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David Boston. OLB Joey Porter defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| --- | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-SDO45 (2Q: 08:41) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. DE Larry Chester hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-SDO45 (2Q: 08:33) Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Joey Porter.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-SDO38 (2Q: 07:58) Josh Miller attempted a 55 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 24, San Diego 0 |
| (2Q: 07:52) Josh Miller kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-SDO25 (2Q: 07:52) LaDainian Tomlinson ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Rogers. S Dexter Jackson knocked down Jeff Saturday to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | --- | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-SDO27 (2Q: 07:34) Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Marty Booker for 10 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey, assisted by ILB Malcolm Warfield. Booker gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Double X(SE) | --- |
|
1-10-SDO37 (2Q: 07:09) Marc Bulger sacked by DE Johnson Stamper and OLB Tully Banta-Cain for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Junius Coston.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Booker | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Parker | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Double TE | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-SDO33 (2Q: 06:49) Marc Bulger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jon Huffman. CB Michael Waddell simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-SDO33 (2Q: 06:45) Marc Bulger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jon Huffman. DT Shaun Rogers hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-SDO33 (2Q: 06:40) Joel Greene punted 36 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick 9 yards to the DEN40. PENALTY: S Dexter Jackson of Denver was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
| 1-10-DEN16 (2Q: 06:29) PENALTY: WR Marques Colston of Denver was called for a False Start. |
1-15-DEN11 (2Q: 06:22) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR LeRon McCoy for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Richard Marshall.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.McCoy | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | MLB P.Ayodele | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB B.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB D.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB T.Bell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN16 (2Q: 05:58) Musa Smith ran inside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Sione Pouha. Key block delivered by Thomas Tapeh.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | In Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN29 (2Q: 05:27) Ben Roethlisberger kept the ball, running a counterplay inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Derrick Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE K.Edwards | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-DEN31 (2Q: 04:54) Musa Smith ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by S Keith Lewis, assisted by CB Derrick Johnson. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE K.Edwards | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | --- | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN43 (2Q: 04:30) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR LeRon McCoy for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Derrick Johnson. McCoy gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McCoy | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB P.Ayodele | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB B.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB D.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB T.Bell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | --- | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO43 (2Q: 04:07) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-SDO44 (2Q: 03:47) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Musa Smith for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Smith gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Boston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | --- | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-SDO41 (2Q: 03:31) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Richard Marshall.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Ayodele | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT L.McCoy | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB B.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB D.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB T.Bell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | --- | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-SDO36 (2Q: 02:50) Josh Miller attempted a 53 yard field goal and it was blocked by Kalimba Edwards. SDO Sione Pouha recovered the ball at the SDO46. |
1-10-SDO46 (2Q: 02:40) Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Marty Booker for 3 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey, assisted by CB Michael Waddell. Booker gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-SDO49 (2Q: 02:17) Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Larry Fitzgerald for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil. Fitzgerald gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-DEN42 (2Q: 02:00) Marc Bulger pass completed to FB Dixon Donaldson for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall. Donaldson gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Double Z(FL) | --- |
|
1-10-DEN31 (2Q: 01:35) Marc Bulger sacked by DE Cory Redding for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Junius Coston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| --- | LCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-13-DEN34 (2Q: 01:02) Marc Bulger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jon Huffman. DE Menson Holloway hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-DEN34 (2Q: 00:53) Marc Bulger pass completed to TE Jon Huffman for 13 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by CB Sawyer McNeil.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | --- | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| San Diego called a time out. |
1-10-DEN21 (2Q: 00:43) Marc Bulger scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Chet Donnelly and assisted by CB Michael Waddell. PENALTY: DT Shaun Rogers of Denver was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT S.Copeland | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-DEN16 (2Q: 00:43) Marc Bulger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marty Booker. DE Menson Holloway drove right through Pete Campion to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-DEN16 (2Q: 00:35) Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Marty Booker for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Waddell. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Double X(SE) | --- | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| San Diego called a time out. |
3-7-DEN18 (2Q: 00:24) Marc Bulger pass completed to TE Alex Smith for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: T Doug Neinhuis of San Diego was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-17-DEN28 (2Q: 00:15) Marc Bulger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Larry Fitzgerald. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: S Marcus Maxey of Denver was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. San Diego's Alex Smith was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Double TE | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 1-10-DEN23 (2Q: 00:09) Lamar Patton attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 24, San Diego 3 |
| (2Q: 00:01) Lamar Patton kicked off 74 yards from the SDO35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-DEN25 (2Q: 00:01) Ben Roethlisberger dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Lamar Patton kicked off 73 yards from the SDO35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (3Q: 15:00) Ben Roethlisberger kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Keith Lewis, assisted by OLB Joey Porter.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE K.Edwards | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-DEN29 (3Q: 14:30) Musa Smith ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Sione Pouha.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-DEN33 (3Q: 13:47) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Musa Smith for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Williams, assisted by OLB Joey Porter. Smith gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: T Eric Winston of Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB R.Godfrey | Bump and Run | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB B.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| --- | FS M.Roman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-DEN23 (3Q: 13:36) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE LeBron James. OLB Joey Porter hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB J.Porter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Schobel | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-DEN23 (3Q: 13:30) Josh Miller punted 36 yards. Sammie Copeland called for a fair catch at the SDO41. |
1-10-SDO41 (3Q: 13:20) LaDainian Tomlinson ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by S Marcus Maxey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Stamper | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-SDO42 (3Q: 12:37) Marc Bulger pass completed to FB Brad Hoover for 28 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hoover gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Hoover | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB W.Parker | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | --- | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-DEN30 (3Q: 11:53) LaDainian Tomlinson ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Warfield, assisted by S Dexter Jackson. CB Michael Waddell knocked down Junius Coston to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| --- | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-DEN33 (3Q: 11:24) Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Marty Booker for 24 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-9-DEN09 (3Q: 10:42) Play-Action. Marc Bulger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jon Huffman. OLB Tully Banta-Cain drove right through Doug Neinhuis to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Copeland | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Parker | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Double FB | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-DEN09 (3Q: 10:35) Marc Bulger pass completed to RB LaDainian Tomlinson for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Tomlinson gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: T Doug Neinhuis of San Diego was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-14-DEN14 (3Q: 10:25) Play-Action. Tony Romo sacked by DE Cory Redding for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Max Lane.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Protect | --- | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Protect | --- | SILB M.Warfield | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| --- | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-17-DEN17 (3Q: 10:05) Play-Action. Tony Romo sacked by DE Cory Redding for a loss of 4 yards. Redding ran right past Pete Campion and knocked down the quarterback. PENALTY: T Doug Neinhuis of San Diego was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | LCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| 4-21-DEN21 (3Q: 09:54) Lamar Patton attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 24, San Diego 6 |
| (3Q: 09:47) Lamar Patton kicked off 64 yards from the SDO35. Sawyer McNeil returned the ball 31 yards to the DEN32. Tackled by Troy Polamalu. |
1-10-DEN32 (3Q: 09:23) Musa Smith ran a draw inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett, assisted by S Keith Lewis. PENALTY: T Mathias Nkwenti of Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB K.Burnett | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| --- | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-DEN22 (3Q: 09:17) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass was intended for WR Marques Colston and was intercepted by CB Richard Marshall at the DEN41. Tackled by Marques Colston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB R.Marshall | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| --- | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN41 (3Q: 09:06) Play-Action. Tony Romo pass completed to FB Brad Hoover for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Chet Donnelly, assisted by ILB Malcolm Warfield. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Parker | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Double Z(FL) | --- | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Blitz Passer | --- | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-9-DEN40 (3Q: 08:46) LT2 Tomlinson ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Michael Waddell, assisted by DE Johnson Stamper.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-DEN35 (3Q: 08:01) Tony Romo pass completed to RB LT2 Tomlinson for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil, assisted by S Marcus Maxey. Tomlinson gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Huffman | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-DEN19 (3Q: 07:32) LaDainian Tomlinson ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Cory Redding. Key block delivered by Jeff Saturday.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-DEN12 (3Q: 06:53) Willie Parker ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall, assisted by DE Cory Redding. Key block delivered by Max Lane.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Copeland |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | --- | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Parker | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-7-DEN07 (3Q: 06:19) Tony Romo pass completed to RB LaDainian Tomlinson for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain, assisted by CB Ronald Bartell. Tomlinson gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-DEN02 (3Q: 05:51) LaDainian Tomlinson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall. PENALTY: T Max Lane of San Diego was called for an Illegal Chop Block.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Anthony | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| --- | WLB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB T.Banta-Cain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-16-DEN16 (3Q: 05:42) Tony Romo pass completed to WR Marty Booker for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Booker gained 3 yards after the catch. Denver 24, San Diego 12
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (3Q: 05:42) Tony Romo threw incomplete on the two-point conversion attempt. |
| (3Q: 05:32) Lamar Patton kicked off 53 yards from the SDO35. Sawyer McNeil returned the ball 27 yards to the DEN39. Tackled by LaDainian Tomlinson. |
1-10-DEN39 (3Q: 05:10) Ben Roethlisberger sacked by CB Derrick Johnson for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Todd Wade.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | LCB D.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB R.Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| --- | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-14-DEN35 (3Q: 04:35) Musa Smith ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-DEN37 (3Q: 04:02) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-12-DEN37 (3Q: 03:55) Josh Miller punted 39 yards. Sammie Copeland called for a fair catch at the SDO24. Denver's Tully Banta-Cain was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-SDO24 (3Q: 03:45) LT2 Tomlinson ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain, assisted by DT Shaun Rogers. Key block delivered by Doug Neinhuis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| --- | RDE J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | --- | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-SDO32 (3Q: 03:22) Tony Romo sacked by DT Shaun Rogers and DE Cory Redding for a loss of 12 yards. Sack allowed by Jeff Saturday.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-14-SDO20 (3Q: 02:36) Tony Romo sacked by DE Menson Holloway for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Max Lane.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| --- | LCB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-18-SDO16 (3Q: 01:53) Joel Greene punted 50 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick 5 yards to the DEN39. Tackled by Max Lane. |
1-10-DEN39 (3Q: 01:42) Musa Smith ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Joey Porter, assisted by DT Sione Pouha.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB B.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-DEN38 (3Q: 01:15) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 19 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. Crumpler gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB P.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Short Zone | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-SDO43 (3Q: 00:49) Musa Smith ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett, assisted by DE Byron Frisch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-SDO45 (3Q: 00:14) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Kalimba Edwards, assisted by S Troy Polamalu.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Deep Zone | --- | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Start of fourth quarter. |
3-8-SDO41 (4Q: 15:00) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David Boston. DT Jared Clauss hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-SDO41 (4Q: 14:55) Josh Miller punted 41 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-SDO20 (4Q: 14:48) LaDainian Tomlinson ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Johnson Stamper. Key block delivered by Jeff Saturday. Denver's Malcolm Warfield was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor chest injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | --- | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-SDO29 (4Q: 14:23) Play-Action. Tony Romo pass was dropped by TE Jon Huffman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-SDO29 (4Q: 14:17) LT2 Tomlinson ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB T.Banta-Cain | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | RCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-1-SDO29 (4Q: 13:37) Joel Greene punted 38 yards. Leon Washington called for a fair catch at the DEN33. |
1-10-DEN33 (4Q: 13:30) Musa Smith ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett. ILB Kevin Burnett knocked down Todd Wade to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Spy | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-DEN34 (4Q: 12:46) Musa Smith ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Williams.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-DEN40 (4Q: 12:04) Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN46 (4Q: 11:28) Musa Smith ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett, assisted by S Troy Polamalu.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | In Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-DEN48 (4Q: 11:08) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE LeBron James for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Sione Pouha, assisted by DE Larry Chester. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.James | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | --- | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-SDO46 (4Q: 10:32) Musa Smith ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Byron Frisch. Key block delivered by Todd Wade.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB R.Godfrey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS M.Roman | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-SDO43 (4Q: 09:51) Musa Smith ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-SDO42 (4Q: 09:16) Ben Roethlisberger kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Joey Porter, assisted by DT Jared Clauss.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-SDO41 (4Q: 08:34) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett. Colston gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Short Zone | --- | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-SDO27 (4Q: 08:06) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger pass was intended for TE Alge Crumpler and was intercepted by CB Derrick Johnson at the SDO16. The interception was returned 35 yards. Tackled by Mathias Nkwenti.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN49 (4Q: 07:57) LaDainian Tomlinson ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB M.Holloway | In Box | --- | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-DEN50 (4Q: 07:20) Tony Romo pass completed to TE Jon Huffman for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain, assisted by S Dexter Jackson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SILB M.Warfield | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-DEN46 (4Q: 06:39) Tony Romo pass completed to FB Dixon Donaldson for 9 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey. Donaldson gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN37 (4Q: 06:14) Tony Romo pass completed to WR Larry Fitzgerald for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil, assisted by ILB Malcolm Warfield. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-DEN38 (4Q: 05:51) Tony Romo pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Brad Hoover. DE Cory Redding hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Donnelly | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-DEN38 (4Q: 05:45) Tony Romo pass fell incomplete, intended for RB LaDainian Tomlinson. DE Menson Holloway hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-11-DEN38 (4Q: 05:39) Play-Action. Tony Romo sacked by DE Cory Redding for a loss of 1 yard. Sack allowed by Jon Huffman. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Protect | --- | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WILB T.Marshall | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN39 (4Q: 05:11) Musa Smith ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Sione Pouha, assisted by OLB Randall Godfrey.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE K.Edwards | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | In Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-DEN39 (4Q: 04:27) Musa Smith ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE K.Edwards | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-DEN40 (4Q: 03:44) Musa Smith ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett, assisted by OLB Randall Godfrey. OLB Joey Porter knocked down Terrence Metcalf to break up the play. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| --- | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-10-DEN39 (4Q: 02:57) Josh Miller punted 49 yards. Sammie Copeland returned the kick 5 yards to the SDO17. Tackled by Michael Waddell. |
1-10-SDO17 (4Q: 02:47) Tony Romo pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Larry Fitzgerald. DE Menson Holloway blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Copeland | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-SDO17 (4Q: 02:38) Tony Romo pass completed to WR Tony Simmons for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by OLB Chet Donnelly. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Double X(SE) | --- | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 3-7-SDO20 (4Q: 02:17) PENALTY: G Junius Coston of San Diego was called for a False Start. |
3-12-SDO15 (4Q: 02:17) Tony Romo pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marty Booker. DE Cory Redding drove right through Junius Coston to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-12-SDO15 (4Q: 02:09) Tony Romo pass completed to WR Larry Fitzgerald for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Warfield. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-SDO21 (4Q: 02:03) Thomas Tapeh ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Sione Pouha, assisted by CB Derrick Johnson. Key block delivered by Mathias Nkwenti.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE K.Edwards | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-3-SDO14 (4Q: 01:55) Musa Smith ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu, assisted by DE Kalimba Edwards.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| --- | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE K.Edwards | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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| San Diego called a time out. |
3-1-SDO12 (4Q: 01:48) Musa Smith ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett, assisted by DT Sione Pouha.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Wade |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT E.Winston |
| +++ | FS M.Roman | Out of Box | +++ |
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| San Diego called a time out. |
| 4-2-SDO13 (4Q: 01:36) Josh Miller attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 27, San Diego 12 |
| (4Q: 01:29) Josh Miller kicked off 72 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-SDO25 (4Q: 01:29) Tony Romo pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Larry Fitzgerald. DE Cory Redding simply tossed Junius Coston aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Donnelly | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | DB J.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-SDO25 (4Q: 01:24) Tony Romo pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Brad Hoover. S Dexter Jackson knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Parker | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | LCB J.Bernard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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3-10-SDO25 (4Q: 01:17) Tony Romo pass completed to RB LT2 Tomlinson for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil, assisted by CB Michael Waddell. Tomlinson gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Bump and Run | --- | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | --- |
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| San Diego called a time out. |
1-10-SDO39 (4Q: 01:09) Play-Action. Tony Romo pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Larry Fitzgerald. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| --- | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-SDO39 (4Q: 01:03) Tony Romo pass completed to WR Larry Fitzgerald for 20 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey. Fitzgerald gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Copeland | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | --- | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | --- | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Double X(SE) | --- |
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1-10-DEN41 (4Q: 00:43) Tony Romo pass completed to WR Tony Simmons for 10 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Copeland | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN31 (4Q: 00:21) Tony Romo pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony Simmons. DE Menson Holloway hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Copeland | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | LCB J.Bernard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-10-DEN31 (4Q: 00:15) Tony Romo pass completed to WR Tony Simmons for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. Simmons gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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1-10-DEN19 (4Q: 00:08) Tony Romo pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Brad Hoover. DE Johnson Stamper hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Romo |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Donnelly | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: Denver Broncos 27, San Diego Chargers 12 |