| Played in Houston, AL, weather: 46 degrees, fair, 4 mph wind. |
| Denver won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) David Akers kicked off 71 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (1Q: 15:00) Elias Marchant ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| --- | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-13-DEN22 (1Q: 14:20) PENALTY: T Mathias Nkwenti of Denver was called for a False Start. |
2-18-DEN17 (1Q: 14:11) Leon Washington ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | --- | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB M.Mathers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-16-DEN19 (1Q: 13:51) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David Boston. DE Kavika Pittman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB M.Mathers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Pierce | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-16-DEN19 (1Q: 13:44) Josh Miller punted 34 yards. Dante Hall called for a fair catch at the HOU47. |
1-10-HOU47 (1Q: 13:36) Jamal Lewis ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Cory Redding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | --- | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-HOU47 (1Q: 13:00) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Cedric Benson for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Everett | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | --- | | FB M.Alstott | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-HOU50 (1Q: 12:33) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Terrell Owens for 16 yards. Tackled by S Madieu Williams. Owens gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT L.Evans | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN34 (1Q: 11:52) Jamal Lewis ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| --- | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-DEN38 (1Q: 11:27) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Mike Alstott. OLB Tully Banta-Cain defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Alstott | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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3-14-DEN38 (1Q: 11:23) Mark Brunell scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-DEN30 (1Q: 10:49) David Akers attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 3, Denver 0 |
| (1Q: 10:42) David Akers kicked off 64 yards from the HOU35. Sawyer McNeil returned the ball 45 yards to the DEN46. Tackled by Dante Hall. |
1-10-DEN46 (1Q: 10:22) Leon Washington ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-DEN46 (1Q: 09:54) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. Reed gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-HOU49 (1Q: 09:07) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE LeBron James for 28 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller. James gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB M.Mathers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Pierce | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU21 (1Q: 08:33) Leon Washington ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by OLB Demarrio Williams. Key block delivered by Mathias Nkwenti.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-HOU15 (1Q: 07:50) David Boston ran a reverse around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. Key block delivered by Terrence Metcalf.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | --- | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington |
| +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Boston | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-7-HOU07 (1Q: 07:25) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marques Colston. OLB Takeo Spikes drove right through Mathias Nkwenti to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-HOU07 (1Q: 07:21) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Bloom.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Schobel | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-HOU02 (1Q: 06:54) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Josh Reed. DE Albert Haynesworth blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.King | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB I.Reese | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | WLB A.Pierce | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Haynesworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB A.Pierce | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Jue | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-HOU02 (1Q: 06:47) Edward Hepburn attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 3, Denver 3 |
| (1Q: 06:40) Edward Hepburn kicked off 72 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 06:40) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 26 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Heap gained 19 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | --- | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Alstott | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Bump and Run | --- | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-DEN49 (1Q: 06:03) Jamal Lewis ran a trap outside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Rogers. Key block delivered by Pete Kendall.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | --- | | SLOT L.Evans |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | --- | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-DEN35 (1Q: 05:36) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: WR Terrell Owens of Houston was called for Offensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy on QB | --- | | SLOT L.Evans | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | --- | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
1-20-DEN45 (1Q: 05:26) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Tony Stewart for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Stewart gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: ILB James Hall of Denver was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-15-DEN40 (1Q: 05:20) Jamal Lewis ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Madieu Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-DEN37 (1Q: 04:41) Cedric Benson ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande, assisted by CB Lito Sheppard.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Stewart |
| +++ | WILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-DEN36 (1Q: 04:00) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Smoke Stewart for 17 yards. Tackled by S Madieu Williams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | --- | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | --- | | RG P.Kendall |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | --- | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-DEN19 (1Q: 03:35) PENALTY: ILB Ryan Phillips of Denver was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-DEN14 (1Q: 03:28) Play-Action. Mark Brunell sacked by OLB Tully Banta-Cain for a loss of 7 yards. Banta-Cain ran right past Jammal Brown and knocked down the quarterback. PENALTY: WR Terrell Owens of Houston was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined. Houston's Pete Kendall was hurt on the play. This appears to be a very serious ankle injury.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kendall |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-12-DEN21 (1Q: 03:13) PENALTY: G Jeff Diehl of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-17-DEN26 (1Q: 03:07) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Troy Edwards for 26 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Edwards gained 24 yards after the catch. Houston 9, Denver 3
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | DB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | --- | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 03:07) Extra point by David Akers was good. Houston 10, Denver 3 |
| (1Q: 02:57) David Akers kicked off 70 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (1Q: 02:57) Leon Washington ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Surtain. PENALTY: T Will Whittcker of Denver was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB M.Mathers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-DEN15 (1Q: 02:49) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David Boston. OLB Demarrio Williams defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-DEN15 (1Q: 02:41) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Albert Haynesworth, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn. Reed gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-19-DEN16 (1Q: 02:02) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Ross Kolodziej.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB M.Mathers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Pierce | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-DEN23 (1Q: 01:35) Josh Miller punted 45 yards. Dante Hall returned the kick 7 yards to the HOU39. Tackled by Ryan Phillips. |
1-10-HOU39 (1Q: 01:28) Jamal Lewis ran around left end for 17 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. Key block delivered by Jammal Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-DEN44 (1Q: 00:55) Alvin Pearman ran around left end for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard, assisted by ILB Terna Nande. Key block delivered by Jammal Brown.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Stewart |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pearman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Alstott |
| +++ | WILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-DEN31 (1Q: 00:21) Alvin Pearman ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Key block delivered by Jammal Brown.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | TE T.Stewart |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pearman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Alstott |
| +++ | WILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-1-DEN22 (2Q: 15:00) Jamal Lewis ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips, assisted by DT Shaun Rogers. S Dexter Jackson knocked down Todd Heap to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| --- | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| --- | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-DEN22 (2Q: 14:33) Cedric Benson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande. Key block delivered by Sammy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Alstott |
| +++ | WILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN21 (2Q: 13:48) Mark Brunell sacked by CB Ronald Bartell and DE Johnson Stamper for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Casey Rabach.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pearman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Everett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WILB R.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| --- | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-DEN26 (2Q: 13:17) Mark Brunell pass was blocked at the line, intended for FB Mike Alstott. DE Menson Holloway blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB M.Alstott | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Spy on QB | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-DEN26 (2Q: 13:13) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Owens. DE Cory Redding hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-DEN26 (2Q: 13:07) David Akers attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 13, Denver 3 |
| (2Q: 13:01) David Akers kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (2Q: 13:01) Ben Roethlisberger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DEN25 (2Q: 12:55) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB V.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-DEN34 (2Q: 12:28) Elias Marchant ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams, assisted by OLB Antonio Pierce. Key block delivered by Will Whittcker.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | --- | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB I.Reese | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | WILB D.Williams | Spy | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB A.Pierce | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Jue | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN38 (2Q: 11:59) Leon Washington ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by OLB Takeo Spikes.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| --- | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB M.Mathers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-16-DEN32 (2Q: 11:16) Leon Washington ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB M.Mathers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-13-DEN35 (2Q: 10:34) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Leon Washington for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB M.Mathers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Pierce | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-DEN38 (2Q: 10:05) Josh Miller punted 44 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU18. |
1-10-HOU18 (2Q: 09:55) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Chet Donnelly. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-HOU26 (2Q: 09:11) Cedric Benson ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Stewart |
| +++ | WILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| --- | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-HOU22 (2Q: 08:43) Mark Brunell pass was dropped by WR Terrell Owens.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | DB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-HOU22 (2Q: 08:38) Dustin Colquitt punted 52 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick 8 yards to the DEN34. PENALTY: ILB Terna Nande of Denver was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-DEN21 (2Q: 08:31) Leon Washington ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Tank Johnson. PENALTY: T Todd Wade of Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-DEN11 (2Q: 08:20) Leon Washington ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Tank Johnson, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-22-DEN09 (2Q: 07:48) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR David Boston for 10 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB V.Fuller | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-12-DEN19 (2Q: 07:10) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marques Colston. CB Patrick Surtain defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB A.Pierce | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB J.Bloom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-12-DEN19 (2Q: 07:03) Josh Miller punted 41 yards. Dante Hall returned the kick 10 yards to the HOU50. Tackled by Chet Donnelly. |
1-10-HOU50 (2Q: 06:54) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Troy Edwards. S Madieu Williams defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU50 (2Q: 06:48) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lee Evans. DE Cory Redding simply tossed Sammy Williams aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-HOU50 (2Q: 06:42) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Troy Edwards. CB Lito Sheppard defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-HOU50 (2Q: 06:33) Dustin Colquitt punted 50 yards. Touchback. Denver's Leon Washington was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-DEN20 (2Q: 06:28) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE LeBron James for 18 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue. James gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN38 (2Q: 06:02) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. DE Dave Tollefson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB V.Fuller | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DEN38 (2Q: 05:57) Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Marshall Mathers.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB V.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 3-2-DEN46 (2Q: 05:33) PENALTY: T Todd Wade of Denver was called for a False Start. |
3-7-DEN41 (2Q: 05:28) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE LeBron James for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Patrick Surtain, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | --- | WILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-4-DEN44 (2Q: 04:52) Josh Miller punted 44 yards. Dante Hall returned the kick 10 yards to the HOU22. PENALTY: CB Alexander Pierce of Houston was called for an Illegal Use of Hands on the Punt Return. |
1-10-HOU07 (2Q: 04:42) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Cedric Benson for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips. Benson gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Everett | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Alstott | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | --- | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | --- | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 03:59) PENALTY: DE Johnson Stamper of Denver was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-HOU30 (2Q: 03:50) Jamal Lewis ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Chet Donnelly. Key block delivered by Sammy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Spy | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU40 (2Q: 03:14) PENALTY: QB Mark Brunell of Houston was called for Delay of Game. |
1-15-HOU35 (2Q: 03:05) Mark Brunell sacked by OLB Chet Donnelly for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Stockar McDougle.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Protect | --- | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| --- | LCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-18-HOU32 (2Q: 02:21) Cedric Benson ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by S Madieu Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| --- | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-15-HOU35 (2Q: 02:00) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Owens. CB Lito Sheppard defended the pass. PENALTY: RB Cedric Benson of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| --- | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-HOU35 (2Q: 01:51) Dustin Colquitt punted 48 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick 11 yards to the DEN28. Tackled by Demarrio Williams. |
1-10-DEN28 (2Q: 01:41) Elias Marchant ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Albert Haynesworth. Key block delivered by Todd Wade.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN40 (2Q: 01:17) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Takeo Spikes. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-DEN48 (2Q: 00:57) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Surtain, assisted by DT Tank Johnson. Colston gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
1-10-HOU47 (2Q: 00:49) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. DE Albert Haynesworth hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU47 (2Q: 00:44) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. DE Dave Tollefson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | --- | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Schobel | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | LCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU47 (2Q: 00:39) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE LeBron James. DE Albert Haynesworth hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.James | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB M.Mathers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU47 (2Q: 00:33) Josh Miller punted 44 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU03. |
1-10-HOU03 (2Q: 00:24) Jamal Lewis ran around the left tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain, assisted by ILB Ryan Phillips. Key block delivered by Jammal Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Stamper | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Redding | In Box | --- | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Edward Hepburn kicked off 68 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 15:00) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Troy Edwards for 20 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell. Edwards gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU45 (3Q: 14:26) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | --- | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU48 (3Q: 13:59) Mark Brunell pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Todd Heap. DE Johnson Stamper blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Double TE | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU48 (3Q: 13:53) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Troy Edwards. CB Lito Sheppard knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-HOU48 (3Q: 13:46) Dustin Colquitt punted 45 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the DEN07. |
1-10-DEN07 (3Q: 13:35) Obafemi Ayanbadejo ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington |
| +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | --- | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-DEN14 (3Q: 13:08) Leon Washington ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-DEN11 (3Q: 12:31) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. DE Albert Haynesworth hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.James | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB M.Mathers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Pierce | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-DEN11 (3Q: 12:25) Josh Miller punted 37 yards. Dante Hall returned the kick 6 yards to the DEN42. Tackled by Tully Banta-Cain. |
1-10-DEN42 (3Q: 12:17) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Troy Edwards for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips. Edwards gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | --- | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | --- | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-DEN41 (3Q: 11:43) Cedric Benson ran a trap outside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain, assisted by S Madieu Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-DEN34 (3Q: 11:03) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Smoke Stewart for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | --- | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-DEN31 (3Q: 10:35) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Terrell Owens for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell, assisted by S Dexter Jackson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-12-DEN33 (3Q: 09:58) Play-Action. Mark Brunell pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Todd Heap. DT Shaun Rogers blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-DEN33 (3Q: 09:50) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Lee Evans for 33 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Evans gained 33 yards after the catch. Houston 19, Denver 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT L.Evans | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 09:50) Extra point by David Akers was good. Houston 20, Denver 3 |
| (3Q: 09:37) David Akers kicked off 63 yards from the HOU35. Sawyer McNeil returned the ball 39 yards to the DEN41. Tackled by D'Qwell Jackson. |
1-10-DEN41 (3Q: 09:09) Leon Washington ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Mathias Nkwenti to the DEN44.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | --- | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | --- | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-DEN44 (3Q: 08:37) Elias Marchant ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Takeo Spikes, assisted by DT Tank Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| --- | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-DEN41 (3Q: 07:58) Big Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Protect | --- | WILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | WLB A.Pierce | Bump and Run | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU49 (3Q: 07:27) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE LeBron James for 18 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. James gained 17 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB V.Fuller | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU31 (3Q: 06:41) Leon Washington ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-HOU34 (3Q: 06:08) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams, assisted by S David Young.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | --- | SILB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB V.Fuller | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-HOU29 (3Q: 05:30) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE LeBron James for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Albert Haynesworth. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | --- | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-HOU22 (3Q: 04:53) Edward Hepburn attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 20, Denver 6 |
| (3Q: 04:47) Edward Hepburn kicked off 72 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 04:47) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Troy Edwards for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Chet Donnelly.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | --- | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU36 (3Q: 04:01) Jamal Lewis ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Ryan Phillips. Key block delivered by Casey Rabach. PENALTY: OLB Tully Banta-Cain of Denver was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | --- | | SLOT L.Evans |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN38 (3Q: 03:53) Cedric Benson ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Stewart |
| +++ | WILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-DEN36 (3Q: 03:25) Play-Action. Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Terrell Owens for 24 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. Owens gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | --- | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-DEN12 (3Q: 02:42) PENALTY: T Jammal Brown of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-DEN17 (3Q: 02:36) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Troy Edwards for 0 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Madieu Williams.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT L.Evans | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | DB J.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-DEN17 (3Q: 02:05) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Mike Alstott. S Madieu Williams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Bump and Run | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB M.Alstott | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ |
|
3-15-DEN17 (3Q: 02:01) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Owens. DE Cory Redding drove right through Sammy Williams to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-DEN17 (3Q: 01:54) David Akers attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 23, Denver 6 |
| (3Q: 01:47) David Akers kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (3Q: 01:47) Leon Washington ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Tank Johnson, assisted by S David Young. Key block delivered by Mathias Nkwenti.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | RDE K.Pittman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB I.Reese | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Walker |
| +++ | LCB M.Mathers | Out of Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-DEN31 (3Q: 01:05) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE LeBron James for 17 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue. James gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN48 (3Q: 00:29) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams, assisted by DT Tank Johnson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Colston gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: S Bhawon Jue of Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU47 (3Q: 00:21) Leon Washington ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by S Bhawon Jue.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-14-DEN49 (4Q: 15:00) Leon Washington ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Takeo Spikes.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-HOU48 (4Q: 14:29) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Leon Washington for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Hawkeye Pierce. Washington gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB M.Mathers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Pierce | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU33 (4Q: 13:54) Elias Marchant ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by DE Albert Haynesworth. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU28 (4Q: 13:23) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR David Boston for 28 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Boston gained 13 yards after the catch. Houston 23, Denver 12
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 13:23) Extra point by Edward Hepburn was good. Houston 23, Denver 13 |
| (4Q: 13:13) Edward Hepburn kicked off 54 yards from the DEN35. Patrick Surtain returned the ball 12 yards to the HOU23. Tackled by Tully Banta-Cain. |
1-10-HOU23 (4Q: 12:39) Jamal Lewis ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Taylor |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-HOU19 (4Q: 11:57) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tony Stewart. OLB Tully Banta-Cain drove right through Sammy Williams to hurry the quarterback. PENALTY: S Madieu Williams of Denver was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU24 (4Q: 11:49) Mark Brunell pass was dropped by WR Terrell Owens. PENALTY: T Sammy Williams of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Owens | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE K.Everett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| --- | LCB J.Bernard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-HOU14 (4Q: 11:39) Jamal Lewis ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Menson Holloway.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | --- | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-21-HOU13 (4Q: 11:15) Mark Brunell pass was dropped by WR Troy Edwards.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | LCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | DB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-21-HOU13 (4Q: 11:10) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Troy Edwards for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. Edwards gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | --- | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 10:24) Troy Edwards ran a reverse around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| --- | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson |
| +++ | SILB T.Nande | Spy | +++ | | FB M.Alstott |
| +++ | WILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-HOU34 (4Q: 09:54) Mark Brunell pass completed to FB Mike Alstott for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande. Alstott gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: T Sammy Williams of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Nande | Spy on QB | --- | | RB C.Benson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Alstott | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-23-HOU24 (4Q: 09:44) Mark Brunell sacked by DE Cory Redding for a loss of 7 yards. Redding ran right past Stockar McDougle and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Stewart | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| --- | RCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-30-HOU17 (4Q: 09:16) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Troy Edwards for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Lloyd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | --- | | C C.Rabach |
| --- | DB P.Dennis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | --- | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-24-HOU23 (4Q: 08:34) Dustin Colquitt punted 52 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick 6 yards to the DEN31. Tackled by Alvin Pearman. |
1-10-DEN31 (4Q: 08:24) Leon Washington ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| --- | RDE T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | WLB A.Pierce | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-DEN27 (4Q: 07:58) Leon Washington ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-13-DEN28 (4Q: 07:17) Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | LCB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-DEN33 (4Q: 06:39) Josh Miller punted 52 yards. Dante Hall returned the kick 22 yards to the HOU37. Tackled by Leon Washington. |
1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 06:28) Cedric Benson ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| --- | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-HOU35 (4Q: 05:41) Cedric Benson ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain, assisted by CB Lito Sheppard. Key block delivered by Jeff Diehl.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Phillips | Spy | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU44 (4Q: 04:58) Cedric Benson ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB James Hall, assisted by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Stewart |
| --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Taylor |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | --- | | FB M.Alstott |
| --- | WILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-3-HOU44 (4Q: 04:13) Dustin Colquitt punted 42 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick 21 yards to the DEN35. Tackled by Kavika Pittman. |
1-10-DEN35 (4Q: 04:05) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Takeo Spikes. Colston gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.James | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 03:38) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Leon Washington for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB V.Fuller | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB D.Young | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU37 (4Q: 03:19) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE LeBron James. S Roy Williams defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.James | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | LCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| 3-4-HOU37 (4Q: 03:11) PENALTY: WR Marques Colston of Denver was called for a False Start. |
3-9-HOU42 (4Q: 03:07) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. DE Kavika Pittman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Kolodziej | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | LCB M.Mathers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB A.Pierce | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB D.Young | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-HOU42 (4Q: 02:59) Edward Hepburn attempted a 59 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
1-10-HOU49 (4Q: 02:51) Cedric Benson ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Cory Redding, assisted by ILB Ryan Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Stewart |
| +++ | WILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
2-7-DEN48 (4Q: 02:41) Jamal Lewis ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. OLB Tully Banta-Cain knocked down Casey Rabach to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Lewis | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Evans |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
3-8-DEN49 (4Q: 02:31) Cedric Benson ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande, assisted by OLB Chet Donnelly.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Owens |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| --- | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Edwards |
| +++ | SLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Benson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | WLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Williams |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.McDougle |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
| 4-8-DEN49 (4Q: 02:20) Dustin Colquitt punted 49 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN20 (4Q: 02:13) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller. Colston gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Blackburn | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Mathers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-DEN34 (4Q: 02:00) Ben Roethlisberger sacked by S Roy Williams and DE Dave Tollefson for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Todd Wade.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Spikes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| --- | RCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB M.Mathers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-18-DEN26 (4Q: 01:31) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR David Boston for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Ike Reese. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB A.Pierce | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Bump and Run | --- | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-7-DEN37 (4Q: 01:12) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Double X(SE) | +++ | | FB O.Ayanbadejo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB A.Pierce | Bump and Run | --- | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU48 (4Q: 00:49) Big Ben Roethlisberger spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
2-10-HOU48 (4Q: 00:46) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE LeBron James for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Boston | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB D.Young | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS M.Mathers | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU38 (4Q: 00:27) Ben Roethlisberger spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
| 2-10-HOU38 (4Q: 00:25) Edward Hepburn attempted a 55 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 23, Denver 16 |
| (4Q: 00:19) Edward Hepburn kicked off (onside) from the DEN35. DEN Tully Banta-Cain recovered the kick. |
1-10-DEN47 (4Q: 00:11) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Leon Washington for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Bloom. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.James | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Pittman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Boston | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB A.Pierce | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Metcalf |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS V.Fuller | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Wade |
| +++ | FS D.Young | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: Houston Texans 23, Denver Broncos 16 |