| Played in San Diego, CA, weather: 51 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind. |
| Denver won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Lamar Patton kicked off 73 yards from the SDO35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (1Q: 15:00) Leon Washington ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. Key block delivered by Terrence Metcalf.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-DEN31 (1Q: 14:20) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE LeBron James.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-DEN31 (1Q: 14:12) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Richard Marshall. Colston gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-1-DEN34 (1Q: 13:46) Josh Miller punted 37 yards. Sammie Copeland called for a fair catch at the SDO29. |
1-10-SDO29 (1Q: 13:37) Marc Bulger pass completed to TE Jon Huffman for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | --- | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-SDO33 (1Q: 12:55) Michael Turner ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell, assisted by ILB James Hall.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| --- | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-SDO35 (1Q: 12:31) Play-Action. Marc Bulger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marty Booker. OLB Tully Banta-Cain defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-SDO35 (1Q: 12:25) Joel Greene punted 44 yards. Leon Washington called for a fair catch at the DEN21. |
1-10-DEN21 (1Q: 12:16) Leon Washington ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett. PENALTY: TE Alge Crumpler of Denver was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| --- | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-15-DEN16 (1Q: 12:06) Leon Washington ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Godfrey.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | --- | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-15-DEN16 (1Q: 11:29) Leon Washington ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Derrick Johnson, assisted by ILB Kevin Burnett.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | --- | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-14-DEN17 (1Q: 11:01) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 18 yards. Tackled by DT Johnathan Sullivan. Colston gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Bell | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN35 (1Q: 10:33) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE LeBron James for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Joey Porter, assisted by OLB Randall Godfrey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. James gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-SDO45 (1Q: 10:05) Elias Marchant ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Godfrey. Key block delivered by Mathias Nkwenti.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-SDO40 (1Q: 09:31) Big Ben Roethlisberger kept the ball, running a counterplay inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Keith Lewis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| --- | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-SDO43 (1Q: 08:58) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Leon Washington for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Kalimba Edwards, assisted by OLB Joey Porter. Washington gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Bell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-SDO32 (1Q: 08:23) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 5 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. Reed gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-SDO27 (1Q: 07:53) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Sione Pouha, assisted by OLB Joey Porter.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-SDO31 (1Q: 07:11) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Derrick Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Walker | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB P.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB B.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB D.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-8-SDO08 (1Q: 06:34) Leon Washington ran a draw inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu, assisted by DT Sione Pouha.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-SDO12 (1Q: 06:12) Leon Washington ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Joey Porter, assisted by DE Byron Frisch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| --- | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-SDO12 (1Q: 05:46) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Godfrey.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-SDO06 (1Q: 05:14) Edward Hepburn attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 3, San Diego 0 |
| (1Q: 05:06) Edward Hepburn kicked off 70 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-SDO25 (1Q: 05:06) Marc Bulger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Tony Simmons.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| --- | LCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-SDO25 (1Q: 05:02) Marc Bulger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sammie Copeland. CB Pat Dennis defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Copeland | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | DB P.Dennis | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-SDO25 (1Q: 04:52) Marc Bulger pass was intended for TE Jon Huffman and was intercepted by ILB Terna Nande at the SDO39. Tackled by Jon Huffman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | --- | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO39 (1Q: 04:40) Ben Roethlisberger pass was intended for WR Josh Reed and was intercepted by S Troy Polamalu at the SDO10. The interception was returned 24 yards. Tackled by Josh Reed.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB K.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO34 (1Q: 04:27) LaDainian Tomlinson ran inside the right guard for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande. Key block delivered by Pete Campion.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | --- | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN45 (1Q: 03:57) Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Larry Fitzgerald for 45 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Fitzgerald gained 47 yards after the catch. San Diego 6, Denver 3
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Turner | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 03:57) Extra point by Lamar Patton was good. San Diego 7, Denver 3 |
| (1Q: 03:43) Lamar Patton kicked off 73 yards from the SDO35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (1Q: 03:43) Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by TE LeBron James. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | LCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN25 (1Q: 03:37) Elias Marchant ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Spy | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-14-DEN21 (1Q: 03:06) PENALTY: T Will Whittcker of Denver was called for a False Start. |
3-19-DEN16 (1Q: 02:57) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Alge Crumpler. DT Jared Clauss drove right through Will Whittcker to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Bell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-19-DEN16 (1Q: 02:52) Josh Miller punted 46 yards. The ball was downed at the SDO38. |
1-10-SDO38 (1Q: 02:42) Marc Bulger sacked by ILB Torrance Marshall for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Max Lane.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Protect | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| --- | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| --- | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-13-SDO35 (1Q: 02:02) Marc Bulger pass completed to RB Willie Parker for 26 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall. Parker gained 28 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | --- | | RB W.Parker | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | --- | | FB D.Donaldson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN39 (1Q: 01:26) LT2 Tomlinson ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain, assisted by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN39 (1Q: 01:04) Play-Action. Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Marty Booker for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Rogers, assisted by ILB James Hall. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | --- | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-4-DEN33 (1Q: 00:38) Marc Bulger pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Brad Hoover. ILB James Hall hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Booker | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-4-DEN33 (1Q: 00:28) Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Larry Fitzgerald for 30 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell. Fitzgerald gained 30 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Huffman | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-3-DEN03 (2Q: 15:00) Marc Bulger scrambled for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! San Diego 13, Denver 3
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB T.Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 15:00) Extra point by Lamar Patton was good. San Diego 14, Denver 3 |
| (2Q: 14:49) Lamar Patton kicked off 74 yards from the SDO35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (2Q: 14:49) Leon Washington ran a draw inside the left guard for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Richard Marshall. Key block delivered by Mathias Nkwenti.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | --- | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE J.Clauss | In Box | --- | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-DEN48 (2Q: 14:07) PENALTY: T Mathias Nkwenti of Denver was called for a False Start. |
1-15-DEN43 (2Q: 14:00) Leon Washington ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by DE Larry Chester.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| --- | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-21-DEN37 (2Q: 13:28) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Joey Porter. Reed gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-DEN46 (2Q: 12:52) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE LeBron James for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Godfrey. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-SDO45 (2Q: 12:07) Josh Miller punted 43 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the SDO02. |
1-10-SDO02 (2Q: 12:00) LT2 Tomlinson ran a trap outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Chet Donnelly. Key block delivered by Pete Campion.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | --- | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-5-SDO07 (2Q: 11:18) Play-Action. Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Marty Booker for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. Booker gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO25 (2Q: 10:41) Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Tony Simmons for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. Simmons gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-7-SDO28 (2Q: 10:06) LaDainian Tomlinson ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Menson Holloway, assisted by OLB Chet Donnelly. Key block delivered by Junius Coston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | --- | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO39 (2Q: 09:31) LaDainian Tomlinson ran around right end for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. Key block delivered by Jeff Saturday. Saturday ran over Broderick Siplon to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Spy | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Siplon | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | --- | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-SDO46 (2Q: 08:49) Marc Bulger pass completed to RB LaDainian Tomlinson for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard, assisted by ILB Terna Nande. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Huffman | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN49 (2Q: 08:06) Dixon Donaldson ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Menson Holloway.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | RDE J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson |
| +++ | SILB T.Nande | Spy | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| --- | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-SDO48 (2Q: 07:26) Marc Bulger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Larry Fitzgerald. CB Lito Sheppard knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Tomlinson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Copeland | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | RCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | DB P.Dennis | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-SDO48 (2Q: 07:19) Marc Bulger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Larry Fitzgerald. DE Darryl Tapp hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-SDO48 (2Q: 07:10) Joel Greene punted 34 yards. Leon Washington called for a fair catch at the DEN18. |
1-10-DEN18 (2Q: 07:02) Elias Marchant ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Peyton Ayodele, assisted by S Keith Lewis.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| --- | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-DEN19 (2Q: 06:35) Leon Washington ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Keith Lewis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-13-DEN15 (2Q: 05:59) Big Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Bell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-DEN21 (2Q: 05:28) Josh Miller punted 60 yards. Sammie Copeland returned the kick -1 yards to the SDO18. Tackled by Elias Marchant. |
1-10-SDO18 (2Q: 05:21) Marc Bulger pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Larry Fitzgerald. DT Shaun Rogers blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Siplon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| --- | LCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| --- | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-SDO18 (2Q: 05:15) Michael Turner ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by OLB Chet Donnelly.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Turner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Hoover |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-SDO18 (2Q: 04:54) Marc Bulger pass was dropped by WR Larry Fitzgerald.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-SDO18 (2Q: 04:43) Joel Greene punted 42 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick 10 yards to the SDO50. Tackled by LaDainian Tomlinson. |
1-10-SDO50 (2Q: 04:35) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Elias Marchant for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Derrick Johnson. Marchant gained 17 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO26 (2Q: 04:05) Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | MLB P.Ayodele | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | LCB B.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB D.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB T.Bell | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-5-SDO21 (2Q: 03:41) PENALTY: T Todd Wade of Denver was called for a False Start. |
2-10-SDO26 (2Q: 03:32) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
3-4-SDO20 (2Q: 03:14) Big Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB K.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Bell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-SDO14 (2Q: 02:49) Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by WR Josh Reed.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-SDO14 (2Q: 02:40) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Joey Porter. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-9-SDO13 (2Q: 02:22) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Jared Clauss.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | --- | | TE L.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Bell | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-1-SDO05 (2Q: 02:04) Edward Hepburn attempted a 22 yard field goal and succeeded. San Diego 14, Denver 6 |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| (2Q: 01:55) Edward Hepburn kicked off 61 yards from the DEN35. Michael Turner returned the ball 21 yards to the SDO25. Tackled by Elias Marchant. San Diego's Michael Turner was hurt on the play. |
1-10-SDO25 (2Q: 01:48) Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Larry Fitzgerald for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Tomlinson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Copeland | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | DB P.Dennis | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| --- | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-SDO24 (2Q: 01:20) LT2 Tomlinson ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain, assisted by CB Lito Sheppard.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | --- | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | --- | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| --- | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-SDO31 (2Q: 00:43) Play-Action. Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Tony Simmons for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
| 4-1-SDO34 (2Q: 00:33) Joel Greene punted 45 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick 20 yards to the DEN41. Tackled by Greg Warren. |
1-10-DEN41 (2Q: 00:22) Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by WR Javon Walker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN41 (2Q: 00:14) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Alge Crumpler. DE Byron Frisch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: T Mathias Nkwenti of Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB B.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-DEN31 (2Q: 00:04) Leon Washington ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| --- | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Edward Hepburn kicked off 72 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-SDO25 (3Q: 15:00) LT2 Tomlinson ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Key block delivered by Jeff Saturday.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Spy | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-SDO31 (3Q: 14:31) LaDainian Tomlinson ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. Key block delivered by Pete Campion.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB M.Holloway | Spy | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-SDO35 (3Q: 14:01) Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Marty Booker for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall. Booker gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-SDO50 (3Q: 13:32) PENALTY: T Doug Neinhuis of San Diego was called for a False Start. |
1-15-SDO45 (3Q: 13:27) Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Larry Fitzgerald for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande, assisted by DT Shaun Rogers. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-16-SDO44 (3Q: 12:42) Marc Bulger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Larry Fitzgerald. DT Shaun Rogers defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Tomlinson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Copeland | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | DB P.Dennis | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| --- | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-SDO44 (3Q: 12:38) Marc Bulger pass completed to FB Dixon Donaldson for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-8-DEN48 (3Q: 12:14) Joel Greene punted 48 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN20 (3Q: 12:09) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. DT Jared Clauss hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB P.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB B.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB D.Johnson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB T.Bell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN20 (3Q: 12:05) Leon Washington ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Sione Pouha, assisted by DE Larry Chester.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE J.Clauss | In Box | --- | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | --- | | LT T.Wade |
| --- | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-DEN22 (3Q: 11:24) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Javon Walker for 16 yards. Tackled by S Tyrone Bell. Walker gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Bell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN38 (3Q: 10:46) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Elias Marchant for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Richard Marshall.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Deep Zone | --- | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-DEN41 (3Q: 10:14) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. DE Byron Frisch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-DEN41 (3Q: 10:08) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Alge Crumpler. DE Kalimba Edwards blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB P.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB B.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB D.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-DEN41 (3Q: 10:03) Josh Miller punted 48 yards. Sammie Copeland called for a fair catch at the SDO11. |
1-10-SDO11 (3Q: 09:54) LT2 Tomlinson ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande. ILB Terna Nande crushed Jon Huffman to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| --- | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-SDO11 (3Q: 09:21) Marc Bulger pass completed to RB LaDainian Tomlinson for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Chet Donnelly. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Tomlinson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-11-SDO10 (3Q: 08:49) Play-Action. Marc Bulger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB LT2 Tomlinson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-SDO10 (3Q: 08:43) Joel Greene punted 44 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick 9 yards to the SDO45. Tackled by Max Lane. |
1-10-SDO45 (3Q: 08:36) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 2 yards. Tackled by S Keith Lewis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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2-8-SDO43 (3Q: 07:53) Big Ben Roethlisberger sacked by DT Sione Pouha and ILB Kevin Burnett for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Terrence Metcalf.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
3-13-SDO48 (3Q: 07:19) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Javon Walker. DE Larry Chester hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB B.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB T.Bell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-SDO48 (3Q: 07:11) Josh Miller punted 47 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the SDO01. |
1-10-SDO01 (3Q: 07:04) LaDainian Tomlinson ran inside the right guard for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande, assisted by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Key block delivered by Pete Campion.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Spy | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-SDO13 (3Q: 06:30) Larry Fitzgerald ran a reverse around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB James Hall.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson |
| +++ | SILB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| --- | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-SDO14 (3Q: 05:46) LaDainian Tomlinson ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Rogers, assisted by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Copeland |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | DB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-SDO17 (3Q: 05:09) Play-Action. Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Tony Simmons for 83 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Simmons gained 70 yards after the catch. San Diego 20, Denver 6
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | --- | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (3Q: 05:09) Extra point by Lamar Patton was good. San Diego 21, Denver 6 |
| (3Q: 04:55) Lamar Patton kicked off 53 yards from the SDO35. Sawyer McNeil returned the ball 26 yards to the DEN38. Tackled by LT2 Tomlinson. |
1-10-DEN38 (3Q: 04:26) Leon Washington ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Jared Clauss, assisted by CB Brian Williams. Key block delivered by Will Whittcker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | --- |
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2-1-DEN47 (3Q: 03:47) Elias Marchant ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Derrick Johnson. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-SDO50 (3Q: 03:13) Leon Washington ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Joey Porter, assisted by DT Jared Clauss. Denver's Justin Hartwig was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | --- | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-DEN49 (3Q: 02:36) Leon Washington ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Derrick Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| --- | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-SDO50 (3Q: 02:00) Ben Roethlisberger sacked by DT Johnathan Sullivan for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Will Whittcker.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Ayodele | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB B.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | NB D.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| --- | DB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-DEN46 (3Q: 01:38) Josh Miller punted 44 yards. Sammie Copeland returned the kick 8 yards to the SDO18. Tackled by Will Whittcker. |
1-10-SDO18 (3Q: 01:28) LT2 Tomlinson ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Darryl Tapp.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | --- | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Spy | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-SDO22 (3Q: 00:56) Marc Bulger pass completed to FB Dixon Donaldson for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. Donaldson gained 2 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 M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Protect | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | --- | | FB D.Donaldson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-5-SDO23 (3Q: 00:26) Marc Bulger pass completed to FB Brad Hoover for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall. Hoover gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Booker | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Hoover | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-SDO38 (4Q: 15:00) Marc Bulger scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Rogers. PENALTY: CB Sawyer McNeil of Denver was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | --- | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO43 (4Q: 14:48) Marc Bulger pass completed to TE Jon Huffman for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-SDO46 (4Q: 14:25) Marc Bulger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jon Huffman. OLB Tully Banta-Cain drove right through Doug Neinhuis to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Protect | --- | SILB T.Nande | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | LCB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| --- | FS J.Bernard | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| 3-7-SDO46 (4Q: 14:18) PENALTY: C Jeff Saturday of San Diego was called for a False Start. |
3-12-SDO41 (4Q: 14:13) Play-Action. Marc Bulger sacked by CB Ronald Bartell for a loss of 1 yard. Sack allowed by Jeff Saturday.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-SDO40 (4Q: 13:43) Joel Greene punted 42 yards. Leon Washington called for a fair catch at the DEN18. |
1-10-DEN18 (4Q: 13:33) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Godfrey. Colston gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN34 (4Q: 12:54) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 30 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Colston gained 23 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB B.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO36 (4Q: 12:23) Leon Washington ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Godfrey.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| --- | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-SDO32 (4Q: 12:00) Josh Reed ran a reverse around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Jared Clauss.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Ball Carrier | --- | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington |
| +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| --- | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-SDO29 (4Q: 11:20) Leon Washington ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett. Key block delivered by Todd Wade.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | --- | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO26 (4Q: 10:44) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Derrick Johnson. Crumpler gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | --- | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | --- | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | --- | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Bump and Run | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO14 (4Q: 10:06) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Reed gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. San Diego 21, Denver 12
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Bump and Run | --- | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Bump and Run | --- | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 10:06) Extra point by Edward Hepburn missed. |
| (4Q: 09:56) Edward Hepburn kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. San Diego's Brian Williams was hurt on the play. |
1-10-SDO25 (4Q: 09:56) LaDainian Tomlinson ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Rogers, assisted by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| --- | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-SDO27 (4Q: 09:16) LT2 Tomlinson ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain, assisted by OLB Chet Donnelly.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Nande | Spy | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-SDO28 (4Q: 08:33) Play-Action. Marc Bulger pass completed to WR Tony Simmons for 16 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. Simmons gained 18 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Dexter Jackson on the SDO44.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Huffman | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB M.Waddell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO44 (4Q: 08:26) Elias Marchant ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Kevin Burnett. Key block delivered by Alexis Prescott.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | --- | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | --- | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-SDO39 (4Q: 07:42) Ben Roethlisberger kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Larry Chester.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | MLB P.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy |
| +++ | LCB M.Roman | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | DB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-SDO43 (4Q: 07:21) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Leon Washington for 1 yard. Tackled by S Tyrone Bell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB K.Lewis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB T.Bell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-SDO42 (4Q: 06:41) Josh Miller punted 42 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-SDO20 (4Q: 06:35) LaDainian Tomlinson ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jeffrey Bernard.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Copeland |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | DB P.Dennis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-SDO21 (4Q: 05:48) LT2 Tomlinson ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Huffman |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-SDO19 (4Q: 05:05) LT2 Tomlinson ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-9-SDO21 (4Q: 04:22) Joel Greene punted 54 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick -2 yards to the DEN23. Tackled by LT2 Tomlinson. |
1-10-DEN23 (4Q: 04:11) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Javon Walker. S Troy Polamalu defended the pass. PENALTY: WR Marques Colston of Denver was called for Offensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB M.Roman | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-DEN13 (4Q: 04:05) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 31 yards. Tackled by OLB Joey Porter. Colston gained 27 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Deep Zone | --- | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN44 (4Q: 03:36) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Alge Crumpler. DT Sione Pouha hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: QB Ben Roethlisberger of Denver was called for Intentional Grounding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB T.Bell | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB M.Roman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-DEN34 (4Q: 03:24) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Richard Marshall.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-DEN41 (4Q: 03:05) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Joey Porter.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Edwards | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB K.Lewis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS C.Tillman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO46 (4Q: 02:43) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Joey Porter. PENALTY: DT Sione Pouha of San Diego was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | --- | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Short Zone | --- | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO32 (4Q: 02:34) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Bernard Berrian for 21 yards. Tackled by S Tyrone Bell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Frisch | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB R.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB T.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-SDO11 (4Q: 02:07) Ben Roethlisberger kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Mark Roman.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE K.Edwards | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | MLB P.Ayodele | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.McCoy |
| +++ | LCB M.Roman | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB C.Tillman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | DB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 2-8-SDO09 (4Q: 01:58) PENALTY: WR Javon Walker of Denver was called for a False Start. |
2-13-SDO14 (4Q: 01:58) Leon Washington ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Derrick Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | WLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB T.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB M.Roman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-SDO06 (4Q: 01:37) Leon Washington ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Jared Clauss, assisted by DE Larry Chester. ILB Kevin Burnett crushed Alexis Prescott to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE L.Chester | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clauss | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE B.Frisch | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Porter | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | MLB K.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Wade |
| +++ | WLB R.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | LCB D.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| --- | RCB R.Marshall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS T.Polamalu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-7-SDO08 (4Q: 01:15) Edward Hepburn attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. San Diego 21, Denver 15 |
| (4Q: 01:07) Edward Hepburn kicked off (onside) from the DEN35. SDO Deion Porter recovered the kick. |
1-10-DEN44 (4Q: 00:59) Dixon Donaldson ran around right end for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande. Key block delivered by Junius Coston.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Bulger |
| *** | LDE D.Tapp | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Booker |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Simmons |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Tomlinson |
| +++ | SILB T.Nande | Spy | +++ | | FB D.Donaldson | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Lane |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | --- | | LG J.Coston |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Saturday |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Campion |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | --- | | RT D.Neinhuis |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
| 1-10-DEN26 (4Q: 00:47) Marc Bulger dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Denver called a time out. |
| 2-11-DEN27 (4Q: 00:36) Marc Bulger dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Denver called a time out. |
| 3-13-DEN29 (4Q: 00:28) Marc Bulger dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: San Diego Chargers 21, Denver Broncos 15 |