| Played in New England, MA, weather: 57 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind. |
| Buffalo won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Jeff Chandler kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass was intended for RB David Kirtman and was intercepted by OLB Lance Briggs at the BUF30. The interception was returned 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! New England 6, Buffalo 0
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| --- | WLB J.Taylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 15:00) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. New England 7, Buffalo 0 |
| (1Q: 14:51) Jeff Chandler kicked off 73 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 14:51) Eli Manning sacked by DE Kenneth Pettway and ILB D.J. Williams for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Michael Roos.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lelie | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-BUF21 (1Q: 14:29) Eli Manning pass completed to RB David Kirtman for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Rogers. Kirtman gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Finneran | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.McAddley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF36 (1Q: 14:03) Alexis Shepherd ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Stuart Schweigert, assisted by S Rodney Harrison.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-BUF34 (1Q: 13:38) Eli Manning kept the ball, running around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by CB James Becker. Key block delivered by John Tait.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd |
| +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-BUF42 (1Q: 13:11) Play-Action. Eli Manning sacked by OLB Niko Koutouvides for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Wes Sims.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.Konrad | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| --- | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-BUF35 (1Q: 12:43) Ray Hollas punted 45 yards. Eddie Kennison returned the kick 80 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! New England 13, Buffalo 0 |
| (1Q: 12:43) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. New England 14, Buffalo 0 |
| (1Q: 12:35) Jeff Chandler kicked off 72 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 12:35) Eli Manning pass completed to WR T.J. Housmandzadeh for 8 yards. Tackled by DE John Hilliard. Housmandzadeh gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-2-BUF33 (1Q: 12:10) Alexis Shepherd ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Barry Cofield.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-BUF33 (1Q: 11:33) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR T.J. Housmandzadeh. ILB D.J. Williams knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB B.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Taylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-BUF33 (1Q: 11:29) Ray Hollas punted 41 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NED26. |
1-10-NED26 (1Q: 11:18) Wali Lundy ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Eric Moore. Key block delivered by Kelvin Garmon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-NED32 (1Q: 10:48) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 4 yards. Tackled by S Zach Bronson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: T Stacy Andrews of New England was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | --- | | RB F.Taylor | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | --- | | FB D.Lyon | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-NED22 (1Q: 10:38) Ryan Leaf pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Eric Moulds. OLB Julian Peterson blocked the pass. PENALTY: T Stacy Andrews of New England was called for an Illegal Shift. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-14-NED22 (1Q: 10:32) PENALTY: T Stacy Andrews of New England was called for a False Start. |
| 3-19-NED17 (1Q: 10:26) PENALTY: TE Bennie Joppru of New England was called for a False Start. |
3-24-NED12 (1Q: 10:19) Ryan Leaf pass completed to RB Fred Taylor for 33 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Taylor gained 29 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED45 (1Q: 09:35) Fred Taylor ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB James Darling.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | --- | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NED46 (1Q: 09:00) Fred Taylor ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Delbert Cowsette.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-NED44 (1Q: 08:31) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington. Joppru gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB J.Darling | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-BUF46 (1Q: 07:51) Jon Ryan punted 44 yards. The ball was downed at the BUF02. |
| 1-10-BUF02 (1Q: 07:40) PENALTY: T John Tait of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
1-11-BUF01 (1Q: 07:34) Curtis Keaton ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Rodney Harrison.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | --- | | TE V.Shiancoe |
| +++ | RDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Keaton | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Konrad |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF02 (1Q: 06:59) Alexis Shepherd ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jason Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| --- | RDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | Spy | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-BUF06 (1Q: 06:32) Eli Manning sacked by OLB Jason Taylor for a loss of 5 yards. Taylor simply blew through Dan Buenning to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| --- | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| --- | RCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB J.Becker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-BUF01 (1Q: 05:54) Ray Hollas punted 73 yards. Eddie Kennison returned the kick 6 yards to the NED32. Tackled by Charlie Anderson. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Dwayne Rudd at the NED32. |
1-10-NED32 (1Q: 05:44) Fred Taylor ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT John Thornton. Key block delivered by Stacy Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-NED39 (1Q: 05:11) Fred Taylor ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Eric Moore. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF DE Eric Moore for 8 yards to the NED34. Tackled by Ryan Leaf.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | --- | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | --- | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-NED34 (1Q: 05:05) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 14 yards. Tackled by CB James Becker. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lelie gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Johnson | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB A.Shepherd | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED20 (1Q: 04:32) Alexis Shepherd ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Barry Cofield. Key block delivered by Michael Roos.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | Spy | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-NED10 (1Q: 03:50) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Joe Jurevicius for 1 yard. Tackled by S Rodney Harrison.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Finneran | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.McAddley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | --- | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-NED09 (1Q: 03:09) Eli Manning pass was intended for WR Ashley Lelie and was intercepted by ILB D.J. Williams at the NED05. Tackled by Ashley Lelie.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Protect | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| --- | NB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED05 (1Q: 02:56) Ryan Leaf pass was intended for WR Eric Moulds and was intercepted by CB Karl Paymah at the NED12. The interception was returned 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! New England 14, Buffalo 6
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | --- | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 02:56) Extra point by Neil Rackers was good. New England 14, Buffalo 7 |
| (1Q: 02:45) Neil Rackers kicked off 70 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (1Q: 02:45) Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Wali Lundy. DE Eric Moore hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | NB T.McGee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED25 (1Q: 02:41) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eddie Kennison for 34 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Karl Paymah. Kennison gained 23 yards after the catch. New England's Eddie Kennison was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF41 (1Q: 02:04) Fred Taylor ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Delbert Cowsette.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF38 (1Q: 01:24) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eddie Kennison for 9 yards. Tackled by S Zach Bronson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF29 (1Q: 01:01) Wali Lundy ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| --- | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-BUF31 (1Q: 00:23) Wali Lundy ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| --- | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
3-9-BUF28 (2Q: 15:00) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eddie Kennison for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Chris Clemons, assisted by OLB Kirk Morrison. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | --- | | RB F.Taylor | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | --- | | TE M.Gaines | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | Short Zone | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-BUF24 (2Q: 14:28) PENALTY: FB Dexter Lyon of New England was called for a False Start. |
| 4-10-BUF29 (2Q: 14:28) Jeff Chandler attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 17, Buffalo 7 |
| (2Q: 14:20) Jeff Chandler kicked off 49 yards from the NED35. Joe Jurevicius returned the ball 36 yards to the NED48. Tackled by Lance Briggs. |
1-10-NED48 (2Q: 13:59) Eli Manning pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Brian Finneran. ILB D.J. Williams blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Finneran | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Double X(SE) | --- | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED48 (2Q: 13:53) Alexis Shepherd ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Lance Briggs. PENALTY: T Michael Roos of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Spy | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | --- | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-20-BUF42 (2Q: 13:43) Eli Manning sacked by OLB Jason Taylor for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Dan Buenning.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lelie | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| --- | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-27-BUF35 (2Q: 13:21) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 6 yards. Tackled by S Johndale Carty.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lelie | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-21-BUF41 (2Q: 12:45) Ray Hollas punted 55 yards. Eddie Kennison returned the kick 4 yards to the NED08. Tackled by Curtis Keaton. |
1-10-NED08 (2Q: 12:35) Fred Taylor ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| --- | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-NED08 (2Q: 12:00) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Bullocks and assisted by CB Terrence McGee.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB F.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | DB D.Bullocks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-NED14 (2Q: 11:24) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling. Moulds gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB D.Bullocks | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED31 (2Q: 10:53) Fred Taylor ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT John Thornton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Lyon |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-NED35 (2Q: 10:29) Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Michael Jenkins. OLB Kirk Morrison defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Jenkins | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-NED35 (2Q: 10:19) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Fred Taylor. ILB James Darling defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-NED35 (2Q: 10:14) Jon Ryan punted 40 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh called for a fair catch at the BUF25. PENALTY: OLB Lance Briggs of New England was called for Fair Catch Interference. |
1-10-BUF40 (2Q: 10:04) David Kirtman ran around the left tackle for 27 yards. Tackled by OLB Jason Taylor. Key block delivered by Dan Buenning.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Finneran |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Lelie |
| +++ | RDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Konrad |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | --- | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED33 (2Q: 09:29) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Andre Woolfork. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Allen | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-NED30 (2Q: 08:42) Eli Manning kept the ball, running around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Barry Cofield, assisted by CB James Becker.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Manning | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe |
| +++ | RDE K.Pettway | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.McAddley |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | --- | | TE C.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-NED24 (2Q: 08:00) Alexis Shepherd ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB DeJuan Groce, assisted by OLB Brian Allen. Key block delivered by Marco Rivera.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lelie |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Allen | In Box | --- | | TE V.Shiancoe |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | --- | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED20 (2Q: 07:36) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ashley Lelie. ILB D.J. Williams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED20 (2Q: 07:30) Alexis Shepherd ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Rodney Harrison.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe |
| +++ | RDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Konrad |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-NED16 (2Q: 06:49) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Brian Finneran for 1 yard. Tackled by CB James Becker. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jurevicius | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB J.Becker | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-NED15 (2Q: 06:23) Neil Rackers attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 17, Buffalo 10 |
| (2Q: 06:16) Neil Rackers kicked off 54 yards from the BUF35. Wali Lundy returned the ball 19 yards to the NED30. Tackled by Ashley Lelie. |
1-10-NED30 (2Q: 05:46) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Charles Johnson for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington. Johnson gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Jenkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | --- | | RB W.Lundy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED43 (2Q: 05:08) Ryan Leaf pass completed to RB Wali Lundy for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington. Lundy gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: OLB Julian Peterson of Buffalo was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NED48 (2Q: 04:59) Fred Taylor ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson, assisted by CB Fabian Washington.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Lyon |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-NED50 (2Q: 04:34) Ryan Leaf pass completed to RB Wali Lundy for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Terrence McGee.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-BUF46 (2Q: 03:51) Fred Taylor ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling, assisted by S Zach Bronson. Key block delivered by Stacy Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | --- | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS R.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF37 (2Q: 03:27) Ryan Leaf sacked by DE Chris Clemons for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Nathan Shannon. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Delbert Cowsette for 7 yards to the BUF48.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | NB T.McGee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-BUF48 (2Q: 03:15) PENALTY: C Marco Rivera of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
1-15-BUF43 (2Q: 03:04) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Alexis Shepherd. ILB D.J. Williams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lelie | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-BUF43 (2Q: 03:00) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Brian Finneran for 41 yards. Tackled by S Stuart Schweigert. Finneran gained 35 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB D.Groce | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED16 (2Q: 02:26) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR T.J. Housmandzadeh. OLB Niko Koutouvides simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| --- | RCB J.Becker | Blitz Passer | --- | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED16 (2Q: 02:19) Eli Manning pass was intended for FB Rob Konrad and was intercepted by ILB D.J. Williams at the NED10. Tackled by Rob Konrad.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Keaton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB L.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| --- | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| --- | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-NED10 (2Q: 02:09) Ryan Leaf pass completed to RB Fred Taylor for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Taylor gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-2-NED18 (2Q: 02:00) Fred Taylor ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling. Key block delivered by Nathan Shannon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | --- | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED21 (2Q: 01:27) Ryan Leaf pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Eddie Kennison.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB J.Darling | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS R.Thompson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED21 (2Q: 01:22) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Terrence McGee. Joppru gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED41 (2Q: 00:45) Ryan Leaf pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Bennie Joppru.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED41 (2Q: 00:41) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eddie Kennison for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Karl Paymah. Kennison gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | --- | | RB W.Lundy | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Short Zone | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Deep Zone | --- | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-BUF41 (2Q: 00:33) PENALTY: FB Dexter Lyon of New England was called for a False Start. |
1-15-BUF46 (2Q: 00:33) Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eric Moulds. OLB Julian Peterson drove right through Kelvin Garmon to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | --- | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Thompson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | RCB D.Bullocks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-BUF46 (2Q: 00:26) Ryan Leaf pass was dropped by RB Fred Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB J.Darling | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | LCB F.Washington | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-BUF46 (2Q: 00:21) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Antonio Freeman for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Terrence McGee, assisted by S Anthony Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Jenkins | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB D.Bullocks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS R.Thompson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| New England called a time out. |
| 1-10-BUF28 (2Q: 00:03) Jeff Chandler attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 20, Buffalo 10 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Neil Rackers kicked off 53 yards from the BUF35. Eric Moulds returned the ball 13 yards to the NED25. Tackled by Curtis Keaton. |
1-10-NED25 (3Q: 14:09) Fred Taylor ran around right end for 24 yards. Tackled by S Zach Bronson. Key block delivered by Stacy Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | --- | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | --- | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED49 (3Q: 13:29) Fred Taylor ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson, assisted by DE Chris Clemons.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| --- | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB R.Thompson | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF48 (3Q: 12:56) Fred Taylor ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington, assisted by DE Eric Moore.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Jenkins |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Spy | +++ | | FB D.Lyon |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-BUF45 (3Q: 12:24) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 13 yards. Tackled by S Zach Bronson. Joppru gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | --- | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | Short Zone | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF32 (3Q: 11:43) Fred Taylor ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling. Key block delivered by Nathan Shannon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-BUF25 (3Q: 11:05) Wali Lundy ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson. CB Karl Paymah knocked down Nathan Shannon to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | --- | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE R.Thompson | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-BUF23 (3Q: 10:28) Fred Taylor ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Jarret Johnson. Key block delivered by Stacy Andrews. Buffalo's Delbert Cowsette was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE J.Johnson | In Box | --- | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | --- | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Spy | +++ | | FB D.Lyon |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB R.Thompson | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB T.McGee | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | --- | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF20 (3Q: 10:07) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eddie Kennison for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson, assisted by DT John Thornton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-7-BUF17 (3Q: 09:25) Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eddie Kennison. OLB Julian Peterson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-BUF17 (3Q: 09:17) Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bennie Joppru. OLB Julian Peterson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Lyon | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-BUF17 (3Q: 09:11) Jeff Chandler attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 23, Buffalo 10 |
| (3Q: 09:04) Jeff Chandler kicked off 58 yards from the NED35. Joe Jurevicius returned the ball 28 yards to the BUF35. Tackled by Niko Koutouvides. |
1-10-BUF35 (3Q: 08:43) Eli Manning pass was intended for WR Ashley Lelie and was intercepted by ILB D.J. Williams at the BUF41. The interception was returned 5 yards. Tackled by Ashley Lelie.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lelie | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| --- | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| --- | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF36 (3Q: 08:35) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eddie Kennison for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling. Kennison gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF21 (3Q: 08:04) Fred Taylor ran around left end for 21 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Tony Boselli. New England 29, Buffalo 10
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | --- | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | --- | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | --- | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | --- |
|
| (3Q: 08:04) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. New England 30, Buffalo 10 |
| (3Q: 07:48) Jeff Chandler kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 07:48) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Andre Woolfork. Lelie gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Johnson | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB A.Shepherd | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-BUF33 (3Q: 07:03) Eli Manning sacked by DE John Hilliard and DT Barry Cofield for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Wes Sims.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Finneran | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Lelie | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-BUF29 (3Q: 06:26) Eli Manning pass completed to TE Eric Johnson for 9 yards. Tackled by S Rodney Harrison. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF38 (3Q: 05:57) Alexis Shepherd ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB James Becker, assisted by S Johndale Carty. Key block delivered by John Tait. Tait ran over Lance Briggs to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | --- | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-BUF43 (3Q: 05:22) Alexis Shepherd ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Stuart Schweigert, assisted by OLB Niko Koutouvides. Key block delivered by Michael Roos.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-NED49 (3Q: 04:47) David Kirtman ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Amon Gordon.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | --- | | TE C.Anderson |
| --- | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe |
| +++ | RDE K.Pettway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | --- | | RB D.Kirtman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Konrad |
| +++ | WILB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NED46 (3Q: 04:08) Eli Manning pass completed to WR T.J. Housmandzadeh for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Kenneth Pettway. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-NED45 (3Q: 03:32) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Joe Jurevicius. DE Chris Kelsey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: OLB Dwayne Rudd of New England was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Finneran | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.McAddley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Spy on QB | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| --- | NB J.Becker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-NED40 (3Q: 03:25) Eli Manning kept the ball, running inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Brian Allen, assisted by DE Jeremy Staat.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Manning | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.Hilliard | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE J.Staat | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd |
| +++ | SILB B.Allen | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran |
| +++ | WLB L.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-2-NED41 (3Q: 02:41) Ray Hollas punted 41 yards. Touchback. |
| 1-10-NED20 (3Q: 02:34) PENALTY: WR Eddie Kennison of New England was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NED15 (3Q: 02:23) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Charles Johnson for 6 yards. Tackled by S Zach Bronson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-NED21 (3Q: 01:50) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Michael Gaines for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson, assisted by S Zach Bronson. Gaines gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Thompson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Protect | --- | SLB J.Peterson | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE S.Heiden | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | WLB K.Morrison | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-NED22 (3Q: 01:23) Ryan Leaf pass completed to TE Bennie Joppru for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling, assisted by S Zach Bronson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Joppru | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB D.Bullocks | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-NED28 (3Q: 00:37) Jon Ryan punted 58 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 5 yards to the BUF19. Tackled by Steve Heiden. |
1-10-BUF19 (3Q: 00:30) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Eric Johnson. CB James Becker defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB D.Groce | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF19 (3Q: 00:22) Eli Manning pass completed to TE Visanthe Shiancoe for 8 yards. Tackled by S Johndale Carty. Shiancoe gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
3-2-BUF27 (4Q: 15:00) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR T.J. Housmandzadeh. DT Barry Cofield hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. New England's Barry Cofield was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Staat | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-BUF27 (4Q: 14:56) Ray Hollas punted 49 yards. Eddie Kennison returned the kick 15 yards to the NED39. Tackled by Rob Konrad. |
1-10-NED39 (4Q: 14:47) Fred Taylor ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Kirk Morrison, assisted by DT Delbert Cowsette.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NED42 (4Q: 14:10) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass completed to RB Wali Lundy for 14 yards. Tackled by DT Larry Tripplett. Lundy gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | --- | | RB W.Lundy | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF44 (4Q: 13:41) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Charles Johnson for 27 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington. Johnson gained 24 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Joppru | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF17 (4Q: 13:01) Ryan Leaf pass completed to WR Eric Moulds for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | --- | | RB W.Lundy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF17 (4Q: 12:29) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass completed to RB Fred Taylor for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling, assisted by OLB Julian Peterson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: DT Delbert Cowsette of Buffalo was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB J.Darling | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-5-BUF12 (4Q: 12:22) Fred Taylor ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB James Darling.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| --- | WLB R.Thompson | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-BUF11 (4Q: 11:37) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf sacked by OLB Raynoch Thompson for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Nathan Shannon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Thompson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | NB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS C.Anderson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-BUF16 (4Q: 11:00) Jeff Chandler attempted a 33 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. A bad snap from center appeared to cause the miscue. |
1-10-BUF23 (4Q: 10:55) Eli Manning pass was dropped by RB Alexis Shepherd.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.McAddley | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Shepherd | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Anderson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB D.Groce | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Harrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF23 (4Q: 10:45) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Joe Jurevicius. CB James Becker defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Finneran | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.McAddley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | --- | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF23 (4Q: 10:39) Eli Manning scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB James Becker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB J.Becker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-BUF30 (4Q: 10:12) Ray Hollas punted 56 yards. Eddie Kennison returned the kick 4 yards to the NED18. Tackled by Rob Konrad. |
1-10-NED18 (4Q: 10:04) Ryan Leaf pass was dropped by WR Eddie Kennison.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Gaines | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS D.Bullocks | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED18 (4Q: 09:59) Fred Taylor ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-NED20 (4Q: 09:34) Play-Action. Ryan Leaf pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bennie Joppru. ILB James Darling knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Joppru | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Chandler | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB J.Darling | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB D.Bullocks | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS Z.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-NED20 (4Q: 09:29) Jon Ryan punted 49 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 10 yards to the BUF41. Tackled by Lance Briggs. |
1-10-BUF41 (4Q: 09:20) Eli Manning pass completed to WR T.J. Housmandzadeh for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Spy on QB | --- | | SLOT B.Finneran | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-BUF48 (4Q: 09:00) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for RB David Kirtman. OLB Lance Briggs defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB B.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-BUF48 (4Q: 08:54) Eli Manning pass was dropped by WR Brian Finneran.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lelie | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-3-BUF48 (4Q: 08:48) Eli Manning pass completed to TE Visanthe Shiancoe for 22 yards. Tackled by S Stuart Schweigert.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB J.Becker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED30 (4Q: 08:20) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for RB David Kirtman. OLB Niko Koutouvides defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Finneran | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.McAddley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED30 (4Q: 08:16) Eli Manning pass completed to TE Eric Johnson for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jason Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-NED27 (4Q: 07:59) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Brian Finneran for 12 yards. Tackled by CB DeJuan Groce. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.Kirtman | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB J.Becker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED15 (4Q: 07:35) Eli Manning pass completed to TE Eric Johnson for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Johnson gained 8 yards after the catch. New England 30, Buffalo 16
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | --- | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 07:35) Extra point by Neil Rackers was good. New England 30, Buffalo 17 |
| (4Q: 07:29) Neil Rackers kicked off 59 yards from the BUF35. Eric Moulds returned the ball 18 yards to the NED24. Tackled by David Kirtman. |
1-10-NED24 (4Q: 06:46) Wali Lundy ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | Spy | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| --- | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| --- | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-NED20 (4Q: 05:59) Fred Taylor ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | --- | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Lyon |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-NED25 (4Q: 05:16) Fred Taylor ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Delbert Cowsette, assisted by DE Eric Chandler. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB R.Thompson | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-8-NED26 (4Q: 04:31) Jon Ryan punted 45 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 8 yards to the BUF37. PENALTY: DE Eric Chandler of Buffalo was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-BUF27 (4Q: 04:20) Eli Manning pass completed to RB David Kirtman for 6 yards. Tackled by S Stuart Schweigert.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Finneran | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.McAddley | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF33 (4Q: 04:01) Eli Manning pass was dropped by WR Brian Finneran.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-BUF33 (4Q: 03:48) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass was dropped by RB David Kirtman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| --- | NB J.Becker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-4-BUF33 (4Q: 03:44) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brian Finneran. DE Chris Kelsey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs. PENALTY: S Johndale Carty of New England was called for Too Many Men on the Field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB J.Becker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF38 (4Q: 03:40) Eli Manning pass was dropped by WR T.J. Housmandzadeh.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Shepherd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT J.Jurevicius | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF38 (4Q: 03:36) Eli Manning scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB DeJuan Groce.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Finneran | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.McAddley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| --- | RCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-BUF44 (4Q: 03:14) Eli Manning pass was dropped by TE Eric Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.Kirtman | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB J.Becker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-4-BUF44 (4Q: 03:09) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Brian Finneran for 16 yards. Tackled by S Stuart Schweigert, assisted by CB James Becker. Finneran gained 7 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Andre Woolfork of New England was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Finneran | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB J.Becker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NED25 (4Q: 03:01) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Niko Koutouvides. Lelie gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Cofield | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Johnson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED13 (4Q: 02:45) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Eric Johnson. CB Carlos Rogers defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE B.Cofield | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lelie | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Kelsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Allen | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB A.Shepherd | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS D.Groce | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED13 (4Q: 02:39) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Alexis Shepherd. OLB Lance Briggs knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lelie | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Shepherd | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-10-NED13 (4Q: 02:29) PENALTY: T John Tait of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
3-15-NED18 (4Q: 02:29) Eli Manning pass was dropped by RB David Kirtman. PENALTY: T John Tait of Buffalo was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield. The penalty was declined. New England's Kenneth Pettway was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hilliard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lelie | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Johnson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Pettway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Finneran | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB N.Koutouvides | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE V.Shiancoe | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| --- | WLB J.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | LCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | RCB J.Becker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Harrison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-15-NED18 (4Q: 02:21) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brian Finneran. OLB Niko Koutouvides defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE J.Hatcher | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Finneran | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.McAddley | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Cofield | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Jurevicius | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Koutouvides | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Rudd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buenning |
| +++ | RCB D.Groce | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Rivera |
| +++ | NB J.Becker | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS J.Carty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS S.Schweigert | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED18 (4Q: 02:13) Wali Lundy ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
2-10-NED18 (4Q: 02:05) Wali Lundy ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling, assisted by DT Larry Tripplett. Key block delivered by Damien Woody.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Freeman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| --- | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | --- | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-1-NED27 (4Q: 01:59) Wali Lundy ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson. Key block delivered by Kelvin Garmon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Newsome | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE E.Chandler | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lundy | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB R.Thompson | Out of Box | --- | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
1-10-NED31 (4Q: 01:48) Fred Taylor ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Kirk Morrison, assisted by ILB James Darling.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | --- | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gaines |
| +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | WLB K.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| --- | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
2-11-NED30 (4Q: 01:37) Fred Taylor ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling, assisted by DT Delbert Cowsette.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Leaf |
| *** | LDE E.Moore | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Kennison |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Joppru |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Moulds |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Taylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Darling | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Boselli |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Garmon |
| +++ | RCB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Woody |
| +++ | NB T.McGee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Shannon |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Andrews |
| +++ | FS Z.Bronson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-6-NED35 (4Q: 00:50) Ryan Leaf dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| 4-7-NED34 (4Q: 00:05) Jon Ryan punted 54 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 2 yards to the BUF14. Tackled by Niko Koutouvides. |
| Final Score: New England Patriots 30, Buffalo Bills 17 |