Wild Card Playoff Games, 2007

Played in Houston, AL, weather: 29 degrees, fair, 1 mph wind.

Buffalo won the toss and elected to receive.

Start of first quarter.

(1Q: 15:00) David Akers kicked off 72 yards from the HOU35. Touchback.

1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 15:00) Eli Manning pass completed to RB David Kirtman for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Bloom. Kirtman gained 4 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	---	NT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Protect	---	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Blitz Passer	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	---
TE J.Peelle	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WILB C.Blackburn	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB T.Spikes	Short Zone	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Bump and Run	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

2-4-BUF31 (1Q: 14:31) Alexis Shepherd ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker		+++	NT T.Johnson	In Box	+++
TE S.Alexander		+++	RDE D.Tollefson	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith		+++	SLB A.Thomas	In Box	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Ball Carrier	---	SILB D.Williams	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Lelie		+++	WLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
LT J.Tait		---	LCB J.Bloom	Out of Box	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Out of Box	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Out of Box	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Out of Box	+++

3-7-BUF28 (1Q: 13:49) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass completed to WR Mike Sims-Walker for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	NT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE J.Kennedy	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	SLB I.Reese	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Protect	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	---
SLOT A.Lelie	Secondary, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	WLB T.Spikes	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB P.Surtain	Short Zone	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB T.Newman	Deep Zone	---
C D.Koppen		+++	NB A.Pierce	Deep Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS V.Fuller	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-BUF37 (1Q: 13:02) Alexis Shepherd ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by OLB Adalius Thomas.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker		+++	NT T.Johnson	In Box	+++
TE S.Alexander		+++	RDE D.Tollefson	In Box	---
Z(FL) S.Smith		+++	SLB A.Thomas	In Box	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Ball Carrier	---	SILB D.Williams	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Lelie		+++	WLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Out of Box	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Out of Box	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Out of Box	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Out of Box	+++

2-11-BUF36 (1Q: 12:32) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Rob Konrad. DE Dave Tollefson drove right through Dan Koppen to hurry the quarterback.

OFFENSE	221 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Peelle	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	NT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Protect	+++	SILB D.Williams	Spy on QB	+++
FB R.Konrad	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	WILB C.Blackburn	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB T.Spikes	Short Zone	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Bump and Run	+++
C D.Koppen		---	RCB T.Newman	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Bump and Run	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

3-11-BUF36 (1Q: 12:27) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Alexander Pierce. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	NT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE J.Kennedy	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB I.Reese	Blitz Passer	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Protect	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Lelie	Primary, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	WLB T.Spikes	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB P.Surtain	Short Zone	---
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB T.Newman	Deep Zone	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB A.Pierce	Deep Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS V.Fuller	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU45 (1Q: 11:43) Eli Manning kept the ball, running around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Albert Haynesworth, assisted by S Roy Williams.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB E.Manning	Ball Carrier	***	LDE A.Haynesworth	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker		+++	NT T.Johnson	In Box	+++
TE S.Alexander		+++	RDE D.Tollefson	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith		+++	SLB A.Thomas	In Box	---
RB A.Shepherd		+++	SILB D.Williams	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Lelie		+++	WLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Out of Box	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Out of Box	+++
C D.Koppen		---	NB T.Newman	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Out of Box	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Out of Box	+++

2-8-HOU43 (1Q: 11:13) Eli Manning kept the ball, running a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB E.Manning	Ball Carrier	***	LDE A.Haynesworth	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker		+++	NT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE S.Alexander		+++	RDE D.Tollefson	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB D.Kirtman		+++	SILB D.Williams	In Box	+++
TE J.Peelle		+++	WILB C.Blackburn	In Box	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB T.Spikes	In Box	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Out of Box	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Out of Box	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Out of Box	+++

3-5-HOU40 (1Q: 10:50) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	NT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Protect	+++	RDE J.Kennedy	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) S.Smith	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB I.Reese	Blitz Passer	---
RB D.Kirtman	Protect	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Lelie	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB T.Spikes	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB P.Surtain	Short Zone	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB T.Newman	Deep Zone	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB A.Pierce	Deep Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS V.Fuller	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU35 (1Q: 10:09) David Kirtman ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams, assisted by DE Albert Haynesworth. Key block delivered by Chris Naeole.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker		+++	NT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE S.Alexander		+++	RDE D.Tollefson	In Box	---
Z(FL) S.Smith		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB D.Williams	In Box	+++
TE J.Peelle		+++	WILB C.Blackburn	In Box	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB T.Spikes	In Box	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Out of Box	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Out of Box	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Out of Box	+++

2-5-HOU30 (1Q: 09:33) David Kirtman ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker		+++	NT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE S.Alexander		+++	RDE D.Tollefson	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Ball Carrier	---	SILB D.Williams	In Box	+++
FB R.Konrad		+++	WILB C.Blackburn	Spy	+++
LT J.Tait		---	WLB T.Spikes	In Box	+++
LG C.Naeole		---	LCB J.Bloom	Out of Box	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buenning		---	SS R.Williams	In Box	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Out of Box	+++

3-7-HOU32 (1Q: 08:50) Eli Manning pass completed to TE Stephen Alexander for 24 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Alexander Pierce. Alexander gained 3 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	014t Personnel		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB E.Manning		***	LDE J.Kennedy	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	---
TE S.Alexander	Primary, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Lelie	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB I.Reese	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT B.Finneran	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WLB T.Spikes	Spy on QB	+++
SLOT A.Shepherd	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	LCB J.Bloom	Man-to-Man	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	NB T.Newman	Short Zone	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	DB A.Pierce	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

1-8-HOU08 (1Q: 08:10) David Kirtman ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker		+++	NT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE S.Alexander		+++	RDE D.Tollefson	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB D.Williams	In Box	+++
FB R.Konrad		+++	WILB C.Blackburn	In Box	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB T.Spikes	In Box	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Out of Box	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buenning		---	SS R.Williams	Out of Box	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Out of Box	---

2-5-HOU05 (1Q: 07:33) Eli Manning pass completed to TE Stephen Alexander for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Buffalo 6, Houston 0

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	NT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Double Z(FL)	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
TE J.Peelle	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	WILB C.Blackburn	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB T.Spikes	Man-to-Man	---
LG C.Naeole		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Man-to-Man	---
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Man-to-Man	---
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Blitz Passer	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

(1Q: 07:33) Extra point by Nick Novak was good. Buffalo 7, Houston 0

(1Q: 07:22) Nick Novak kicked off 66 yards from the BUF35. Jason Hill returned the ball 14 yards to the HOU13. Tackled by Rob Konrad. PENALTY: WR Terrell Owens of Houston was called for Holding on the Kick Return.

1-10-HOU03 (1Q: 06:57) PENALTY: C Casey Rabach of Houston was called for a False Start.

1-11-HOU02 (1Q: 06:47) Sammy Morris ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling, assisted by OLB Julian Peterson.

OFFENSE	221 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	In Box	+++
TE T.Stewart		---	3tcDT K.Wright	In Box	+++
TE T.Heap		+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	In Box	---
Z(FL) N.Carter		+++	RDE D.Robertson	In Box	+++
RB S.Morris	Ball Carrier	+++	SLB J.Peterson	In Box	+++
FB O.Ayanbadejo		---	MLB J.Darling	In Box	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	In Box	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Out of Box	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	In Box	+++
RT N.Dorsey		---	FS K.Kennedy	Out of Box	+++

2-8-HOU05 (1Q: 06:17) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Todd Heap. OLB Gerris Wilkinson defended the pass. PENALTY: S Kenoy Kennedy of Buffalo was called for Defensive Holding.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB S.Morris	Protect	+++	SLB J.Peterson	Blitz Passer	+++
FB O.Ayanbadejo	Protect	+++	MLB J.Darling	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	Short Zone	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Man-to-Man	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Deep Zone	---

1-10-HOU10 (1Q: 06:12) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Nigea Carter for 8 yards. Tackled by DT John Thornton, assisted by S Erik Coleman.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	3tcDT D.Cowsette	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB B.Leonard	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Deep Zone	+++
SLOT N.Carter	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	WLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	LCB F.Washington	Man-to-Man	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Man-to-Man	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	NB K.Paymah	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS E.Coleman	Deep Zone	+++

2-2-HOU18 (1Q: 05:25) Brian Leonard ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Erik Coleman, assisted by DE Dewayne Robertson.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	3tcDT D.Cowsette	In Box	+++
TE T.Heap		---	1tcDT J.Thornton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens		+++	RDE D.Robertson	In Box	+++
RB B.Leonard	Ball Carrier	---	MLB J.Darling	In Box	+++
SLOT N.Carter		+++	WLB J.Peterson	In Box	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	LCB F.Washington	Out of Box	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Out of Box	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	NB K.Paymah	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buchholz		---	SS U.Young	Out of Box	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS E.Coleman	Out of Box	+++

3-4-HOU16 (1Q: 04:52) Brian Leonard ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Usama Young.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE D.Robertson	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	3tcDT D.Cowsette	In Box	+++
SLOT N.Carter		+++	1tcDT K.Wright	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens		+++	RDE C.Clemons	In Box	+++
RB B.Leonard	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB J.Darling	In Box	+++
SLOT R.Meachem		+++	LCB F.Washington	Out of Box	+++
LT J.Brown		---	RCB D.Bullocks	Out of Box	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	NB T.McGee	Out of Box	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	DB K.Paymah	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Out of Box	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS E.Coleman	Out of Box	+++

4-8-HOU12 (1Q: 04:11) Dustin Colquitt punted 52 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 9 yards to the BUF45. Tackled by Demarrio Williams.

1-10-BUF45 (1Q: 04:00) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 1 yard. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue. Lelie gained 2 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Protect	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Primary, 0 Dig (0-4)	---	SLB A.Thomas	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT A.Lelie	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Short Zone	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Deep Zone	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Deep Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

2-9-BUF46 (1Q: 03:21) Eli Manning sacked by OLB D'Qwell Jackson for a loss of 16 yards. Sack allowed by John Tait.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	---	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	---	SLB A.Thomas	Double Z(FL)	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Protect	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Lelie	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB D.Jackson	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Tait		---	LCB J.Bloom	Bump and Run	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Bump and Run	+++
C D.Koppen		---	NB T.Newman	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buenning		---	SS R.Williams	Bump and Run	+++
RT M.Roos		---	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

3-25-BUF30 (1Q: 02:50) Eli Manning pass completed to TE Stephen Alexander for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Primary, S Screen (S)	---	NT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Blitz Passer	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
TE J.Peelle	Protect	+++	WILB C.Blackburn	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB T.Spikes	Short Zone	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Deep Zone	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Deep Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

4-17-BUF38 (1Q: 02:25) Ray Hollas punted 42 yards. Sammy Morris returned the kick 6 yards to the HOU26. Tackled by Tony Hunt.

1-10-HOU26 (1Q: 02:18) PENALTY: G Damien Buchholz of Houston was called for a False Start.

1-15-HOU21 (1Q: 02:11) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 42 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington. Heap gained 8 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	230 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	---
TE T.Stewart	Protect	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Primary, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
TE M.Kranchick	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB S.Morris	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
FB O.Ayanbadejo	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Short Zone	---
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	Short Zone	---
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Man-to-Man	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Man-to-Man	---
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Man-to-Man	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-BUF37 (1Q: 01:25) Mark Brunell pass was dropped by WR Terrell Owens.

OFFENSE	014 Personnel		DEFENSE	43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	3tcDT D.Cowsette	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	1tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Secondary, W Wheel (9-18)	---	RDE C.Clemons	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT N.Carter	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Short Zone	+++
SLOT R.Meachem	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	LCB F.Washington	Blitz Passer	---
LT J.Brown		+++	RCB D.Bullocks	Bump and Run	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	NB T.McGee	Bump and Run	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	DB K.Paymah	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS E.Coleman	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-BUF37 (1Q: 01:19) Mark Brunell pass was dropped by TE Tony Stewart. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Protect	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB B.Leonard	Protect	+++	SLB J.Peterson	Double TE	+++
TE T.Stewart	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	---	MLB J.Darling	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	Bump and Run	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Bump and Run	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Bump and Run	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Deep Zone	+++

3-10-BUF37 (1Q: 01:12) Mark Brunell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Miles Austin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Clemons	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Primary, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	3tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT N.Carter	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	1tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Secondary, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	RDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
RB B.Leonard	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Short Zone	+++
FB O.Ayanbadejo	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB J.Peterson	Double SLOT	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	LCB F.Washington	Bump and Run	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	RCB D.Bullocks	Bump and Run	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	NB T.McGee	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buchholz		---	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS A.Smith	Deep Zone	+++

4-10-BUF37 (1Q: 01:01) Dustin Colquitt punted 37 yards. Touchback.

1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 00:56) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass completed to WR Mike Sims-Walker for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Protect	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	SLB A.Thomas	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Double Z(FL)	+++
SLOT A.Lelie	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	WLB D.Jackson	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Bump and Run	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Bump and Run	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Bump and Run	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

2-7-BUF23 (1Q: 00:32) David Kirtman ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker		+++	NT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE S.Alexander		---	RDE D.Tollefson	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Ball Carrier	---	SILB D.Williams	In Box	+++
FB R.Konrad		+++	WILB C.Blackburn	Spy	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB T.Spikes	In Box	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Out of Box	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	In Box	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Out of Box	+++

3-9-BUF21 (1Q: 00:02) Eli Manning pass completed to RB David Kirtman for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller. Kirtman gained 6 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	203 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	NT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT B.Finneran	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE J.Kennedy	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Lelie	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	---	SLB I.Reese	Blitz Passer	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
FB R.Konrad	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB T.Spikes	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB P.Surtain	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB T.Newman	Man-to-Man	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB A.Pierce	Man-to-Man	---
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Man-to-Man	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS V.Fuller	Deep Zone	+++

Start of second quarter.

4-5-BUF25 (2Q: 15:00) Ray Hollas punted 48 yards. Sammy Morris called for a fair catch at the HOU27.

1-10-HOU27 (2Q: 14:49) Mark Brunell pass was dropped by WR Terrell Owens.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Primary, S Screen (S)	---	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB S.Morris	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
FB O.Ayanbadejo	Protect	+++	MLB J.Darling	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	Short Zone	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Man-to-Man	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS D.Bullocks	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-HOU27 (2Q: 14:42) Brian Leonard ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB James Darling, assisted by DT Keith Wright.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Clemons	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	3tcDT K.Wright	In Box	+++
TE T.Heap		+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens		+++	RDE D.Robertson	In Box	+++
RB B.Leonard	Ball Carrier	---	SLB J.Peterson	In Box	---
TE T.Stewart		+++	MLB J.Darling	In Box	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	In Box	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Out of Box	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB D.Bullocks	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Out of Box	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Out of Box	+++

3-9-HOU28 (2Q: 14:13) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Miles Austin. DT Keith Wright hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Clemons	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Primary, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	3tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	---	1tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	RDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
RB B.Leonard	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Short Zone	+++
SLOT N.Carter	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB J.Peterson	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	LCB F.Washington	Bump and Run	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	RCB D.Bullocks	Bump and Run	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	NB T.McGee	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS A.Smith	Deep Zone	+++

4-9-HOU28 (2Q: 14:03) Dustin Colquitt punted 50 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the BUF22.

1-10-BUF22 (2Q: 13:54) PENALTY: TE Justin Peelle of Buffalo was called for a False Start.

1-15-BUF17 (2Q: 13:43) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Brian Finneran for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Surtain.

OFFENSE	203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT B.Finneran	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Lelie	Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	SLB A.Thomas	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
FB R.Konrad	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB D.Jackson	Spy on QB	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Bump and Run	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Bump and Run	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Blitz Passer	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Bump and Run	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

2-16-BUF16 (2Q: 13:12) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass completed to RB Alexis Shepherd for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Bloom. Shepherd gained 5 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Secondary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	NT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Lelie	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Spy on QB	+++
FB R.Konrad	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WILB C.Blackburn	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB T.Spikes	Short Zone	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Bump and Run	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Bump and Run	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

3-5-BUF27 (2Q: 12:29) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Ike Reese. Lelie gained 5 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB E.Manning		***	LDE J.Kennedy	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT A.Lelie	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	SLB I.Reese	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB T.Spikes	Blitz Passer	---
SLOT B.Finneran	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	LCB J.Bloom	Man-to-Man	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	NB T.Newman	Short Zone	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	DB A.Pierce	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

4-1-BUF31 (2Q: 11:44) Ray Hollas punted 63 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU06.

1-10-HOU06 (2Q: 11:35) Mark Brunell sacked by DT John Thornton for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Casey Rabach.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Clemons	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Stewart	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	---	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	---	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB S.Morris	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	---	SLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
TE M.Kranchick	Primary, S Screen (S)	---	MLB J.Darling	Bump and Run	+++
LT J.Brown		---	WLB G.Wilkinson	Blitz Passer	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Bump and Run	+++
C C.Rabach		---	RCB B.Sapp	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buchholz		---	SS U.Young	Bump and Run	+++
RT N.Dorsey		---	FS K.Kennedy	Double Z(FL)	+++

2-15-HOU01 (2Q: 10:54) Mark Brunell pass was intended for WR Miles Austin and was intercepted by CB Karl Paymah at the HOU16. The interception was returned 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo 13, Houston 0

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	---	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	---	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	---	RDE C.Clemons	Rush Passer	+++
RB B.Leonard	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Deep Zone	+++
SLOT N.Carter	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	LCB F.Washington	Man-to-Man	+++
LG J.Diehl		---	RCB B.Sapp	Man-to-Man	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	NB K.Paymah	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS E.Coleman	Deep Zone	+++

(2Q: 10:54) Extra point by Nick Novak was good. Buffalo 14, Houston 0

(2Q: 10:45) Nick Novak kicked off 73 yards from the BUF35. Touchback.

1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 10:45) Sammy Morris ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Erik Coleman, assisted by CB Daniel Bullocks. PENALTY: QB Mark Brunell of Houston was called for Unnecessary Roughness.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE D.Robertson	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	3tcDT J.Thornton	In Box	+++
SLOT N.Carter		+++	1tcDT K.Wright	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens		+++	RDE C.Clemons	In Box	+++
RB S.Morris	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB J.Darling	In Box	+++
SLOT R.Meachem		+++	LCB F.Washington	Out of Box	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	RCB D.Bullocks	Out of Box	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	NB T.McGee	Out of Box	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	DB K.Kennedy	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Out of Box	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS E.Coleman	Out of Box	+++

2-22-HOU13 (2Q: 10:37) Play-Action. Mark Brunell scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerris Wilkinson.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	---	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Protect	---	1tcDT C.Clemons	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB S.Morris	Protect	---	SLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
FB O.Ayanbadejo	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Brown		---	WLB G.Wilkinson	Short Zone	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Man-to-Man	+++
C C.Rabach		---	RCB B.Sapp	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Deep Zone	+++

3-14-HOU21 (2Q: 09:56) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 4 yards. Tackled by S Kenoy Kennedy.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Clemons	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	---	3tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	1tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
RB B.Leonard	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT J.Hill	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	LCB F.Washington	Bump and Run	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	RCB D.Bullocks	Bump and Run	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	NB T.McGee	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Deep Zone	+++

4-10-HOU25 (2Q: 09:28) Dustin Colquitt punted 41 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 6 yards to the BUF40. Tackled by Brian Leonard. Ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Nat Dorsey for 10 yards to the BUF30.. Tackled by John Thornton.

1-10-BUF30 (2Q: 09:20) Mark Brunell kept the ball, running around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell	Ball Carrier	***	LDE K.Wright	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	3tcDT D.Cowsette	In Box	+++
TE T.Heap		+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	In Box	---
Z(FL) T.Owens		+++	RDE D.Robertson	In Box	+++
RB C.Benson		+++	MLB J.Darling	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Hill		+++	WLB J.Peterson	In Box	---
LT J.Brown		+++	LCB F.Washington	Out of Box	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Out of Box	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	NB D.Bullocks	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Out of Box	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS T.McGee	Out of Box	+++

2-10-BUF30 (2Q: 08:49) Mark Brunell sacked by DT Keith Wright for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Nat Dorsey. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Mark Brunell on the BUF36.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	---	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	---	RDE C.Clemons	Rush Passer	+++
RB C.Benson	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
FB O.Ayanbadejo	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	Man-to-Man	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Blitz Passer	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Buchholz		---	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		---	FS K.Kennedy	Deep Zone	+++

3-16-BUF36 (2Q: 08:19) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Smoke Stewart for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerris Wilkinson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Stewart gained 5 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB B.Leonard	Protect	+++	SLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
TE T.Stewart	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Deep Zone	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	Short Zone	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB D.Bullocks	Man-to-Man	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		---	FS K.Kennedy	Deep Zone	+++

4-10-BUF30 (2Q: 07:54) David Akers attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 14, Houston 3

(2Q: 07:47) David Akers kicked off 70 yards from the HOU35. Touchback.

1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 07:47) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Mike Sims-Walker for 4 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by OLB Demarrio Williams.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	---
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB A.Thomas	Short Zone	---
RB A.Shepherd	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Lelie	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	WLB D.Jackson	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Man-to-Man	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

2-6-BUF29 (2Q: 07:25) Eli Manning pass completed to RB David Kirtman for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Surtain, assisted by S Roy Williams. Kirtman gained 2 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	203 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT B.Finneran	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Lelie	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SLB A.Thomas	Spy on QB	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Blitz Passer	+++
FB R.Konrad	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Bump and Run	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Bump and Run	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Short Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

3-3-BUF32 (2Q: 07:02) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass completed to WR Steve Smith for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller. Smith gained 4 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) B.Finneran	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	---
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	RDE D.Jackson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Secondary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	SLB I.Reese	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Lelie	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB T.Spikes	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB P.Surtain	Short Zone	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB D.Young	Deep Zone	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB A.Pierce	Deep Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS V.Fuller	Deep Zone	---

1-10-BUF47 (2Q: 06:20) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Peelle	Primary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	NT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Lelie	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Spy on QB	+++
TE E.Johnson	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	WILB C.Blackburn	Blitz Passer	---
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB T.Spikes	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Man-to-Man	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Man-to-Man	---
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Man-to-Man	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

2-6-HOU49 (2Q: 05:58) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Brian Finneran for 8 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Finneran gained 8 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	---
SLOT B.Finneran	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Lelie	Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	SLB A.Thomas	Spy on QB	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Blitz Passer	+++
FB R.Konrad	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	---
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Bump and Run	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Bump and Run	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Short Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU41 (2Q: 05:37) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Steve Smith for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Adalius Thomas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Smith gained 5 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Protect	+++	RDE J.Kennedy	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) S.Smith	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB A.Thomas	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Protect	+++	SILB D.Williams	Spy on QB	+++
SLOT A.Lelie	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WLB D.Jackson	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Man-to-Man	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU31 (2Q: 05:10) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Brian Finneran for 4 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.

OFFENSE	014 Personnel		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB E.Manning		***	LDE J.Kennedy	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh	Primary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Lelie	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	SLB I.Reese	Blitz Passer	---
SLOT B.Finneran	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB T.Spikes	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Shepherd	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	LCB J.Bloom	Bump and Run	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Bump and Run	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	NB T.Newman	Short Zone	+++
C D.Koppen		---	DB A.Pierce	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

2-6-HOU27 (2Q: 04:50) Eli Manning sacked by OLB Takeo Spikes for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Dan Buenning.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Peelle	Primary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Lelie	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	---	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Man-to-Man	+++
TE E.Johnson	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	WILB C.Blackburn	Spy on QB	+++
LT J.Tait		---	WLB T.Spikes	Blitz Passer	+++
LG C.Naeole		---	LCB J.Bloom	Man-to-Man	+++
C D.Koppen		---	RCB T.Newman	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Buenning		---	SS R.Williams	Man-to-Man	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

3-10-HOU31 (2Q: 04:25) Eli Manning pass completed to TE Justin Peelle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	---
TE S.Alexander	Protect	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Blitz Passer	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
TE J.Peelle	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WILB C.Blackburn	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB T.Spikes	Short Zone	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Deep Zone	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Deep Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	---
RT M.Roos		---	FS P.Surtain	Deep Zone	+++

4-7-HOU28 (2Q: 03:49) Nick Novak attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 17, Houston 3

(2Q: 03:41) Nick Novak kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback.

1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 03:41) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Todd Heap. S Usama Young defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	---	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB B.Leonard	Protect	+++	SLB J.Peterson	Blitz Passer	+++
TE T.Stewart	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	Bump and Run	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Bump and Run	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB D.Bullocks	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buchholz		---	SS U.Young	Bump and Run	+++
RT N.Dorsey		---	FS K.Kennedy	Double TE	+++

2-10-HOU25 (2Q: 03:35) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Matt Kranchick. CB Daniel Bullocks defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: CB Daniel Bullocks of Buffalo was called for Defensive Holding.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Stewart	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Protect	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) M.Austin	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB S.Morris	Protect	+++	SLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
TE M.Kranchick	Primary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	Bump and Run	+++
LG J.Diehl		---	LCB D.Bullocks	Bump and Run	---
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Bump and Run	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Double TE	+++

1-10-HOU30 (2Q: 03:29) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tony Stewart. DE Dewayne Robertson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Stewart	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Primary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB S.Morris	Protect	+++	SLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
TE M.Kranchick	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	Bump and Run	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Bump and Run	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Bump and Run	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Double Z(FL)	+++

2-10-HOU30 (2Q: 03:24) PENALTY: T Jammal Brown of Houston was called for a False Start.

2-15-HOU25 (2Q: 03:18) Mark Brunell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Miles Austin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: G Damien Buchholz of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Primary, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	3tcDT D.Cowsette	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	---	RDE C.Clemons	Rush Passer	+++
RB B.Leonard	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Short Zone	+++
SLOT N.Carter	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	LCB F.Washington	Bump and Run	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Bump and Run	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	NB K.Paymah	Double SLOT	+++
RG D.Buchholz		---	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS E.Coleman	Deep Zone	+++

2-25-HOU15 (2Q: 03:12) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Smoke Stewart. S Kenoy Kennedy knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Stewart	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	1tcDT C.Clemons	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	---	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB C.Benson	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	SLB J.Peterson	Blitz Passer	+++
TE M.Kranchick	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Double Z(FL)	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	Bump and Run	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Bump and Run	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Bump and Run	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Deep Zone	+++

3-25-HOU15 (2Q: 03:06) Mark Brunell sacked by DE Courtney Brown for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Nat Dorsey. PENALTY: WR Terrell Owens of Houston was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined. Houston's Damien Buchholz was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Clemons	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	3tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	---	1tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	---	RDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
RB B.Leonard	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Short Zone	+++
SLOT N.Carter	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	LCB F.Washington	Bump and Run	+++
LG J.Diehl		---	RCB D.Bullocks	Bump and Run	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	NB T.McGee	Blitz Passer	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		---	FS A.Smith	Deep Zone	+++

4-29-HOU11 (2Q: 02:51) Dustin Colquitt punted 36 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh called for a fair catch at the HOU47.

1-10-HOU47 (2Q: 02:43) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Steve Smith for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by CB Patrick Surtain. Smith gained 2 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) S.Smith	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB A.Thomas	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Lelie	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Blitz Passer	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Deep Zone	---
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Deep Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 02:22) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Mike Sims-Walker for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB E.Manning		***	LDE T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	NT J.Kennedy	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Lelie	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Double Z(FL)	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
TE J.Peelle	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WILB C.Blackburn	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB T.Spikes	Short Zone	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	LCB P.Surtain	Man-to-Man	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Man-to-Man	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

2-7-HOU34 (2Q: 02:05) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Justin Peelle. S Bhawon Jue defended the pass.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Protect	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
TE J.Peelle	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WILB C.Blackburn	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Tait		---	WLB T.Spikes	Bump and Run	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Blitz Passer	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

Official time out for the two-minute warning.

3-7-HOU34 (2Q: 01:58) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Mike Sims-Walker for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	NT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Protect	+++	RDE J.Kennedy	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) B.Finneran	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB I.Reese	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Protect	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	---
SLOT A.Lelie	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WLB T.Spikes	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB P.Surtain	Short Zone	---
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB T.Newman	Deep Zone	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB A.Pierce	Deep Zone	---
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS V.Fuller	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU23 (2Q: 01:11) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 22 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. Lelie gained 13 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Peelle	Primary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	NT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Lelie	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Spy on QB	+++
TE E.Johnson	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	WILB C.Blackburn	Man-to-Man	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB T.Spikes	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Blitz Passer	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Man-to-Man	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

1-1-HOU01 (2Q: 00:42) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Steve Smith for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo's Stephen Alexander was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game. Buffalo 23, Houston 3

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	NT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	1tcDT D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) S.Smith	Primary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE D.Jackson	Rush Passer	---
RB A.Shepherd	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	NB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Lelie	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB C.Blackburn	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	WILB T.Spikes	Short Zone	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	WLB P.Surtain	Bump and Run	---
C D.Koppen		+++	LCB T.Newman	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	RCB R.Williams	Bump and Run	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	SS B.Jue	Bump and Run	+++

(2Q: 00:42) Extra point by Nick Novak was good. Buffalo 24, Houston 3

(2Q: 00:34) Nick Novak kicked off 65 yards from the BUF35. Miles Austin returned the ball 58 yards to the BUF42. Tackled by Charlie Anderson.

1-10-BUF42 (2Q: 00:26) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Jason Hill for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) M.Austin	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	3tcDT D.Cowsette	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	RDE C.Clemons	Rush Passer	+++
RB B.Leonard	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Short Zone	+++
SLOT J.Hill	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	WLB J.Peterson	Blitz Passer	---
LT J.Brown		+++	LCB F.Washington	Bump and Run	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Bump and Run	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	NB K.Paymah	Bump and Run	---
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Bump and Run	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS D.Bullocks	Double X(SE)	+++

Houston called a time out.

1-10-BUF29 (2Q: 00:03) David Akers attempted a 46 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.

Start of third quarter.

(3Q: 15:00) Nick Novak kicked off 72 yards from the BUF35. Touchback.

1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 15:00) Terrell Owens ran a reverse around left end for 13 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Usama Young, assisted by OLB Julian Peterson. Key block delivered by Casey Rabach.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE K.Wright	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	3tcDT C.Clemons	In Box	+++
TE T.Heap		+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Ball Carrier	+++	RDE G.Wilkinson	In Box	+++
RB B.Leonard		+++	MLB J.Darling	In Box	---
SLOT N.Carter		+++	WLB J.Peterson	In Box	---
LT J.Brown		+++	LCB F.Washington	Out of Box	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Out of Box	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	NB K.Paymah	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Out of Box	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS E.Coleman	Out of Box	+++

1-10-HOU38 (3Q: 14:20) Sammy Morris ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT John Thornton, assisted by S Kenoy Kennedy. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Casey Rabach to the HOU40.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	3tcDT K.Wright	In Box	---
TE T.Heap		+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens		+++	RDE D.Robertson	In Box	+++
RB S.Morris	Ball Carrier	---	SLB J.Peterson	In Box	+++
FB C.Benson		+++	MLB J.Darling	In Box	+++
LT J.Brown		---	WLB G.Wilkinson	In Box	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Out of Box	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Out of Box	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Out of Box	+++

2-8-HOU40 (3Q: 13:53) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brian Leonard. CB Fabian Washington defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Buffalo's Delbert Cowsette was hurt on the play.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	3tcDT D.Cowsette	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB B.Leonard	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Short Zone	+++
SLOT N.Carter	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	WLB J.Peterson	Double SLOT	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	LCB F.Washington	Bump and Run	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Bump and Run	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	NB K.Paymah	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS E.Coleman	Deep Zone	+++

3-8-HOU40 (3Q: 13:46) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 25 yards. Tackled by S Anthony Smith. Austin gained 18 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Clemons	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	3tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	1tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	---
RB B.Leonard	Protect	+++	MLB J.Darling	Short Zone	---
SLOT N.Carter	Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	WLB J.Peterson	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	LCB F.Washington	Bump and Run	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	RCB D.Bullocks	Bump and Run	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	NB T.McGee	Short Zone	---
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS A.Smith	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-BUF35 (3Q: 12:59) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Brian Leonard for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington, assisted by ILB James Darling. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Leonard gained 7 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) M.Austin	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	1tcDT C.Clemons	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB B.Leonard	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Short Zone	---
SLOT N.Carter	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB J.Peterson	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	LCB F.Washington	Man-to-Man	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Man-to-Man	---
C C.Rabach		+++	NB K.Paymah	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS E.Coleman	Deep Zone	---

1-10-BUF18 (3Q: 12:31) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerris Wilkinson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Heap gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	---
TE T.Heap	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB S.Morris	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SLB J.Peterson	Double X(SE)	+++
FB O.Ayanbadejo	Protect	+++	MLB J.Darling	Blitz Passer	---
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	Bump and Run	---
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Bump and Run	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Bump and Run	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Bump and Run	+++

1-4-BUF04 (3Q: 11:49) Brian Leonard ran inside the left guard for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Nat Dorsey. Buffalo 24, Houston 9

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	In Box	---
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	3tcDT K.Wright	In Box	---
TE T.Heap		+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens		+++	RDE D.Robertson	In Box	+++
RB B.Leonard	Ball Carrier	+++	SLB J.Peterson	In Box	+++
TE T.Stewart		+++	MLB J.Darling	In Box	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	In Box	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Out of Box	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buchholz		---	SS U.Young	Out of Box	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Out of Box	+++

(3Q: 11:49) Extra point by David Akers was good. Buffalo 24, Houston 10

(3Q: 11:40) David Akers kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. Touchback.

1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 11:40) Alexis Shepherd ran inside the right guard for 26 yards. Tackled by OLB Adalius Thomas. Key block delivered by Michael Roos. Roos ran over Albert Haynesworth to set up the play.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	In Box	---
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker		+++	NT T.Johnson	In Box	+++
TE S.Alexander		+++	RDE J.Kennedy	In Box	---
Z(FL) S.Smith		+++	SLB A.Thomas	In Box	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB D.Williams	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Lelie		+++	WLB D.Jackson	Spy	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Out of Box	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Out of Box	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Out of Box	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS V.Fuller	Out of Box	+++

1-10-HOU49 (3Q: 11:05) David Kirtman ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB E.Manning		***	LDE T.Johnson	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker		+++	NT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE S.Alexander		+++	RDE D.Tollefson	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Ball Carrier	---	SILB D.Williams	In Box	+++
TE J.Peelle		+++	WILB C.Blackburn	In Box	+++
LT J.Tait		---	WLB T.Spikes	In Box	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Out of Box	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buenning		---	SS R.Williams	Out of Box	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Out of Box	+++

2-16-BUF45 (3Q: 10:21) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Steve Smith for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. The quarterback threw into double coverage.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Lelie	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	---
RB D.Kirtman	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Double Z(FL)	+++
TE J.Peelle	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WILB C.Blackburn	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB T.Spikes	Blitz Passer	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Man-to-Man	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Man-to-Man	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

3-13-BUF48 (3Q: 09:52) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ashley Lelie. CB Terence Newman defended the pass.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Primary, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	NT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Protect	+++	RDE J.Kennedy	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Lelie	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SLB I.Reese	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Finneran	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	WLB T.Spikes	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB P.Surtain	Short Zone	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB T.Newman	Deep Zone	+++
C D.Koppen		---	NB A.Pierce	Deep Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS V.Fuller	Deep Zone	+++

4-13-BUF48 (3Q: 09:44) Ray Hollas punted 44 yards. Sammy Morris returned the kick 6 yards to the HOU14. Tackled by Ashley Lelie.

1-10-HOU14 (3Q: 09:36) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Karl Paymah.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	---
RB B.Leonard	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Blitz Passer	---
SLOT N.Carter	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	LCB F.Washington	Man-to-Man	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Man-to-Man	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	NB K.Paymah	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS D.Bullocks	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU24 (3Q: 09:02) Sammy Morris ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Chris Clemons.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	3tcDT K.Wright	In Box	+++
TE T.Heap		+++	1tcDT C.Clemons	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens		+++	RDE D.Robertson	In Box	+++
RB S.Morris	Ball Carrier	+++	SLB J.Peterson	In Box	+++
FB O.Ayanbadejo		+++	MLB J.Darling	In Box	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	In Box	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Out of Box	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	In Box	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Out of Box	+++

2-7-HOU27 (3Q: 08:39) Brian Leonard ran around the left tackle for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerris Wilkinson. Key block delivered by Jammal Brown.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	3tcDT K.Wright	In Box	+++
TE T.Heap		+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens		+++	RDE D.Robertson	In Box	---
RB B.Leonard	Ball Carrier	+++	SLB J.Peterson	In Box	+++
TE T.Stewart		+++	MLB J.Darling	In Box	---
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	In Box	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Out of Box	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Out of Box	---
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Out of Box	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Out of Box	+++

1-10-HOU47 (3Q: 08:08) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerris Wilkinson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB S.Morris	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
FB C.Benson	Protect	+++	MLB J.Darling	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	Short Zone	+++
LG J.Diehl		---	LCB F.Washington	Man-to-Man	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Man-to-Man	---
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Man-to-Man	+++
RT N.Dorsey		---	FS K.Kennedy	Deep Zone	+++

2-4-BUF47 (3Q: 07:32) Cedric Benson ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Karl Paymah, assisted by S Usama Young. Key block delivered by Damien Buchholz.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE K.Wright	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	3tcDT C.Clemons	In Box	---
TE T.Heap		+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	In Box	---
Z(FL) T.Owens		+++	RDE D.Robertson	In Box	+++
RB C.Benson	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB J.Darling	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Hill		+++	WLB J.Peterson	In Box	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	LCB F.Washington	Out of Box	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Out of Box	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	NB K.Paymah	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Out of Box	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS E.Coleman	Out of Box	+++

1-10-BUF39 (3Q: 07:05) Mark Brunell scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by S Usama Young.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) M.Austin	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	---	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB S.Morris	Protect	+++	SLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
FB C.Benson	Protect	+++	MLB J.Darling	Blitz Passer	---
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	Short Zone	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Man-to-Man	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-BUF28 (3Q: 06:28) Brian Leonard ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Keith Wright. Key block delivered by Casey Rabach.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	3tcDT K.Wright	In Box	---
TE T.Heap		+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	In Box	---
Z(FL) T.Owens		+++	RDE D.Robertson	In Box	+++
RB B.Leonard	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB J.Darling	In Box	+++
SLOT N.Carter		+++	WLB J.Peterson	In Box	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	LCB F.Washington	Out of Box	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Out of Box	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	NB K.Paymah	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Out of Box	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS D.Bullocks	Out of Box	+++

2-5-BUF23 (3Q: 05:52) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Sammy Morris for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling. Morris gained 7 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Primary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	RDE C.Clemons	Rush Passer	+++
RB S.Morris	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
FB C.Benson	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Short Zone	---
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	Short Zone	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Man-to-Man	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Man-to-Man	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Deep Zone	+++

1-8-BUF08 (3Q: 05:31) Play-Action. Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Smoke Stewart for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo 24, Houston 16

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	---
TE T.Heap	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB C.Benson	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
TE T.Stewart	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	Short Zone	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Man-to-Man	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB D.Bullocks	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Deep Zone	+++

(3Q: 05:31) Extra point by David Akers was good. Buffalo 24, Houston 17

(3Q: 05:25) David Akers kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback.

1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 05:25) Rob Konrad ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	In Box	+++
X(SE) A.Lelie		+++	NT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE S.Alexander		+++	RDE D.Tollefson	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB D.Kirtman		+++	SILB D.Williams	In Box	+++
FB R.Konrad	Ball Carrier	+++	WILB C.Blackburn	Spy	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB A.Thomas	In Box	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	LCB P.Surtain	Out of Box	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	In Box	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Out of Box	+++

2-7-BUF28 (3Q: 04:55) Eli Manning kept the ball, running a trap outside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by OLB Takeo Spikes.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB E.Manning	Ball Carrier	***	LDE A.Haynesworth	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker		+++	NT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE S.Alexander		+++	RDE D.Tollefson	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Shepherd		+++	SILB D.Williams	In Box	+++
TE E.Johnson		+++	WILB C.Blackburn	In Box	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB T.Spikes	In Box	---
LG C.Naeole		---	LCB J.Bloom	Out of Box	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	In Box	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS P.Surtain	Out of Box	+++

3-7-BUF28 (3Q: 04:17) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. Lelie gained 3 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	014t Personnel		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB E.Manning		***	LDE J.Kennedy	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE D.Jackson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Lelie	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SLB I.Reese	Short Zone	---
SLOT B.Finneran	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WLB T.Spikes	Spy on QB	+++
SLOT A.Shepherd	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	LCB V.Fuller	Blitz Passer	---
LT J.Tait		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	NB T.Newman	Man-to-Man	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	DB D.Young	Short Zone	---
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	---

1-10-BUF38 (3Q: 03:33) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Mike Sims-Walker for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. Sims-Walker gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: T Michael Roos of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	NT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	---
RB D.Kirtman	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Double Z(FL)	---
TE E.Johnson	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WILB C.Blackburn	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB T.Spikes	Blitz Passer	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Man-to-Man	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Man-to-Man	---
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Man-to-Man	+++
RT M.Roos		---	FS P.Surtain	Deep Zone	+++

1-20-BUF28 (3Q: 03:27) Eli Manning pass completed to RB Alexis Shepherd for 0 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) B.Finneran	Primary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SLB A.Thomas	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Double Z(FL)	+++
SLOT A.Lelie	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB D.Jackson	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Bump and Run	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Bump and Run	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Bump and Run	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

2-20-BUF28 (3Q: 02:44) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brian Finneran. OLB Adalius Thomas hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.

OFFENSE	203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	---	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT B.Finneran	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Lelie	Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	SLB A.Thomas	Blitz Passer	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Outlet, S Screen (S)	---	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
FB R.Konrad	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB D.Jackson	Spy on QB	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Bump and Run	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Bump and Run	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Short Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

3-20-BUF28 (3Q: 02:38) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Mike Sims-Walker for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Takeo Spikes. Sims-Walker gained 1 yard after the catch.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	NT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE D.Jackson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SLB I.Reese	Blitz Passer	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Lelie	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	WLB T.Spikes	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB P.Surtain	Short Zone	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB T.Newman	Deep Zone	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB A.Pierce	Deep Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS V.Fuller	Deep Zone	+++

4-15-BUF33 (3Q: 02:00) Ray Hollas punted 67 yards. Touchback.

1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 01:53) Brian Leonard ran inside the left tackle for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Karl Paymah. Key block delivered by Jammal Brown.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	3tcDT K.Wright	In Box	+++
TE T.Heap		+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens		+++	RDE D.Robertson	In Box	+++
RB B.Leonard	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB J.Darling	In Box	+++
SLOT N.Carter		+++	WLB J.Peterson	In Box	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	LCB F.Washington	Out of Box	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Out of Box	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	NB K.Paymah	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Out of Box	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS E.Coleman	Out of Box	+++

1-10-HOU47 (3Q: 01:10) Mark Brunell kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling. PENALTY: T Nat Dorsey of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.

OFFENSE	014 Personnel		DEFENSE	43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell	Ball Carrier	***	LDE D.Robertson	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	3tcDT K.Wright	In Box	+++
TE T.Heap		+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens		+++	RDE C.Clemons	In Box	+++
SLOT N.Carter		+++	MLB J.Darling	In Box	+++
SLOT R.Meachem		+++	LCB F.Washington	Out of Box	+++
LT J.Brown		---	RCB D.Bullocks	Out of Box	+++
LG J.Diehl		---	NB T.McGee	Out of Box	+++
C C.Rabach		---	DB K.Kennedy	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buchholz		---	SS U.Young	Out of Box	+++
RT N.Dorsey		---	FS E.Coleman	Out of Box	+++

1-20-HOU37 (3Q: 01:03) Mark Brunell pass was dropped by TE Todd Heap.

OFFENSE	230 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Stewart	Protect	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Primary, 9 Fade (27-39)	---	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
TE M.Kranchick	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	RDE C.Clemons	Rush Passer	+++
RB S.Morris	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
FB O.Ayanbadejo	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	Short Zone	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Man-to-Man	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB D.Bullocks	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Man-to-Man	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Deep Zone	+++

2-20-HOU37 (3Q: 00:51) Play-Action. Mark Brunell pass completed to FB Obafemi Ayanbadejo for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling, assisted by S Kenoy Kennedy.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Protect	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB S.Morris	Protect	+++	SLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	---
FB O.Ayanbadejo	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	Blitz Passer	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Man-to-Man	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Deep Zone	+++

3-24-HOU33 (3Q: 00:20) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington. Austin gained 2 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) M.Austin	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB B.Leonard	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
FB O.Ayanbadejo	Protect	+++	MLB J.Darling	Blitz Passer	---
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	Short Zone	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Man-to-Man	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB D.Bullocks	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Deep Zone	+++

Start of fourth quarter.

4-21-HOU36 (4Q: 15:00) Dustin Colquitt punted 55 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 7 yards to the BUF16. Tackled by Brian Leonard.

1-10-BUF16 (4Q: 14:50) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Sims-Walker. DE Albert Haynesworth hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Primary, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Protect	---	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SLB A.Thomas	Blitz Passer	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	---	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Lelie	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	---	WLB D.Jackson	Spy on QB	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Man-to-Man	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-BUF16 (4Q: 14:37) Alexis Shepherd ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue, assisted by S Roy Williams.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker		+++	NT T.Johnson	In Box	+++
TE S.Alexander		+++	RDE D.Tollefson	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith		+++	SLB A.Thomas	In Box	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB D.Williams	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Lelie		+++	WLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Out of Box	+++
LG C.Naeole		---	RCB P.Surtain	Out of Box	+++
C D.Koppen		---	NB T.Newman	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Out of Box	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Out of Box	+++

3-7-BUF19 (4Q: 13:54) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass was intended for WR Ashley Lelie and was intercepted by CB Vincent Fuller at the BUF36. Tackled by Steve Smith.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	---	NT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE J.Kennedy	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	SLB I.Reese	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Protect	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Lelie	Secondary, 8 Post (19-26)	---	WLB T.Spikes	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Tait		---	LCB P.Surtain	Short Zone	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB T.Newman	Deep Zone	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB D.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		---	FS V.Fuller	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-BUF36 (4Q: 13:42) Sammy Morris ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE D.Robertson	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	3tcDT J.Thornton	In Box	+++
SLOT N.Carter		+++	1tcDT K.Wright	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens		+++	RDE C.Clemons	In Box	+++
RB S.Morris	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB J.Darling	In Box	+++
SLOT R.Meachem		+++	LCB F.Washington	Out of Box	+++
LT J.Brown		---	RCB D.Bullocks	Out of Box	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	NB T.McGee	Out of Box	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	DB K.Paymah	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buchholz		---	SS U.Young	Out of Box	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS E.Coleman	Out of Box	+++

2-8-BUF34 (4Q: 13:18) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Smoke Stewart for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Courtney Brown. Stewart gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	RDE C.Clemons	Rush Passer	+++
RB B.Leonard	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
TE T.Stewart	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Double X(SE)	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	Short Zone	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Bump and Run	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	---
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Deep Zone	---

3-1-BUF27 (4Q: 12:43) Mark Brunell kept the ball, running around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington. Key block delivered by Jammal Brown.

OFFENSE	005 Personnel, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-1
QB M.Brunell	Ball Carrier	***	LDE D.Robertson	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	3tcDT J.Thornton	In Box	---
SLOT J.Hill		+++	1tcDT K.Wright	In Box	---
Z(FL) T.Owens		+++	RDE C.Clemons	In Box	+++
SLOT N.Carter		+++	MLB J.Darling	In Box	+++
SLOT R.Meachem		+++	LCB F.Washington	Out of Box	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	RCB D.Bullocks	Out of Box	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	NB T.McGee	Out of Box	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	DB K.Paymah	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Out of Box	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS E.Coleman	Out of Box	+++

1-10-BUF17 (4Q: 12:16) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Todd Heap. S Kenoy Kennedy defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Clemons	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB S.Morris	Protect	+++	SLB J.Peterson	Double X(SE)	+++
FB O.Ayanbadejo	Protect	---	MLB J.Darling	Bump and Run	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	Bump and Run	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Bump and Run	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Blitz Passer	+++
RT N.Dorsey		---	FS K.Kennedy	Bump and Run	+++

2-10-BUF17 (4Q: 12:10) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Karl Paymah. Austin gained 12 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) M.Austin	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB B.Leonard	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Short Zone	+++
SLOT N.Carter	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	WLB J.Peterson	Blitz Passer	---
LT J.Brown		+++	LCB F.Washington	Man-to-Man	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Man-to-Man	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	NB K.Paymah	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS E.Coleman	Deep Zone	+++

1-7-BUF07 (4Q: 11:30) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Terrell Owens for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo 24, Houston 23

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) M.Austin	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB B.Leonard	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT J.Hill	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	LCB F.Washington	Man-to-Man	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Man-to-Man	---
C C.Rabach		+++	NB K.Paymah	Short Zone	---
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS E.Coleman	Deep Zone	+++

(4Q: 11:30) Extra point by David Akers was good. Houston 24, Buffalo 24

(4Q: 11:22) David Akers kicked off 56 yards from the HOU35. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the ball 16 yards to the BUF25. Tackled by D'Qwell Jackson.

1-10-BUF25 (4Q: 10:57) Alexis Shepherd ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Albert Haynesworth. Key block delivered by Michael Roos.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker		+++	NT T.Johnson	In Box	+++
TE S.Alexander		+++	RDE D.Tollefson	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith		+++	SLB A.Thomas	In Box	---
RB A.Shepherd	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB D.Williams	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Lelie		+++	WLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Out of Box	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Out of Box	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Out of Box	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Spy	+++

2-2-BUF33 (4Q: 10:27) David Kirtman ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. Key block delivered by Dan Koppen.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker		+++	NT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE S.Alexander		+++	RDE D.Tollefson	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB D.Williams	In Box	+++
TE J.Peelle		+++	WILB C.Blackburn	In Box	---
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB T.Spikes	In Box	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Out of Box	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Out of Box	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS P.Surtain	Out of Box	+++

1-10-BUF35 (4Q: 09:49) Alexis Shepherd ran inside the left guard for 12 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by CB Terence Newman. Key block delivered by Chris Naeole.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	In Box	---
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker		+++	NT T.Johnson	In Box	+++
TE S.Alexander		+++	RDE D.Tollefson	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith		+++	SLB A.Thomas	In Box	---
RB A.Shepherd	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB D.Williams	In Box	+++
SLOT A.Lelie		+++	WLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Out of Box	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Out of Box	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Out of Box	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Out of Box	+++

1-10-BUF47 (4Q: 09:28) Eli Manning sacked by DT Tank Johnson for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Dan Koppen.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Lelie	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	NT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	---	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
TE J.Peelle	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	---	WILB C.Blackburn	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB T.Spikes	Short Zone	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Bump and Run	+++
C D.Koppen		---	RCB T.Newman	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buenning		---	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		---	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

2-17-BUF40 (4Q: 08:42) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass completed to WR Steve Smith for 16 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. Smith gained 3 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Secondary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	NT A.Branch	Rush Passer	---
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Spy on QB	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
FB R.Konrad	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WILB C.Blackburn	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB T.Spikes	Short Zone	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Bump and Run	---
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Bump and Run	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

3-1-HOU44 (4Q: 07:57) David Kirtman ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker		+++	NT T.Johnson	In Box	+++
TE S.Alexander		+++	RDE J.Kennedy	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith		+++	SLB T.Spikes	In Box	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Ball Carrier	---	SILB C.Blackburn	In Box	+++
FB R.Konrad		+++	WILB A.Pierce	In Box	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB I.Reese	Spy	+++
LG C.Naeole		---	LCB P.Surtain	Out of Box	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS B.Jue	In Box	+++
RT M.Roos		---	FS R.Williams	Out of Box	+++

4-4-HOU47 (4Q: 07:26) Ray Hollas punted 47 yards. Touchback.

1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 07:19) Mark Brunell pass was dropped by WR Terrell Owens.

OFFENSE	014 Personnel		DEFENSE	43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE G.Wilkinson	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	3tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Primary, S Screen (S)	---	1tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Secondary, W Wheel (9-18)	---	RDE C.Clemons	Rush Passer	---
SLOT N.Carter	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT R.Meachem	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	LCB F.Washington	Bump and Run	+++
LT J.Brown		---	RCB D.Bullocks	Bump and Run	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	NB T.McGee	Short Zone	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	DB K.Paymah	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS E.Coleman	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-HOU20 (4Q: 07:09) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Tony Stewart for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB James Darling. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB B.Leonard	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB J.Peterson	Blitz Passer	+++
TE T.Stewart	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	Bump and Run	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Bump and Run	+++
C C.Rabach		---	RCB B.Sapp	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Bump and Run	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Double TE	+++

3-14-HOU16 (4Q: 06:22) Mark Brunell pass completed to FB Obafemi Ayanbadejo for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Bullocks.

OFFENSE	230 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Stewart	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
TE M.Kranchick	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB B.Leonard	Protect	+++	SLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
FB O.Ayanbadejo	Primary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	Short Zone	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB D.Bullocks	Man-to-Man	+++
C C.Rabach		---	RCB B.Sapp	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Man-to-Man	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Deep Zone	---

4-8-HOU22 (4Q: 06:00) Dustin Colquitt punted 52 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 7 yards to the BUF33. Tackled by Demarrio Williams.

1-10-BUF33 (4Q: 05:50) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ashley Lelie. S Roy Williams knocked the ball out of his grasp.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	SLB A.Thomas	Spy on QB	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Protect	+++	SILB D.Williams	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT A.Lelie	Secondary, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	WLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Man-to-Man	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		---	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-BUF33 (4Q: 05:43) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 8 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Peelle	Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	NT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Lelie	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Blitz Passer	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Spy on QB	+++
TE E.Johnson	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	WILB C.Blackburn	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB T.Spikes	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	LCB P.Surtain	Man-to-Man	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Man-to-Man	---
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

3-2-BUF41 (4Q: 05:16) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass completed to WR T.J. Housmandzadeh for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn, assisted by CB Patrick Surtain.

OFFENSE	203 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	---
SLOT B.Finneran	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE J.Kennedy	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Lelie	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SLB T.Spikes	Short Zone	---
RB A.Shepherd	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SILB C.Blackburn	Short Zone	+++
FB R.Konrad	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB A.Pierce	Bump and Run	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB I.Reese	Bump and Run	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Bump and Run	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS B.Jue	Blitz Passer	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS R.Williams	Deep Zone	---

1-10-BUF49 (4Q: 04:49) Alexis Shepherd ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn, assisted by S Bhawon Jue.

OFFENSE	221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	In Box	+++
TE J.Peelle		+++	NT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE S.Alexander		+++	RDE D.Tollefson	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith		+++	SLB D.Jackson	In Box	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB D.Williams	Spy	+++
FB R.Konrad		+++	WILB C.Blackburn	In Box	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB A.Thomas	In Box	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Out of Box	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	In Box	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Out of Box	+++

2-7-HOU48 (4Q: 04:15) Alexis Shepherd ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn, assisted by S Roy Williams.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB E.Manning		***	LDE T.Johnson	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker		+++	NT A.Branch	In Box	+++
TE S.Alexander		+++	RDE D.Tollefson	In Box	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith		+++	SLB D.Jackson	Spy	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Ball Carrier	---	SILB D.Williams	In Box	+++
FB R.Konrad		+++	WILB C.Blackburn	In Box	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB T.Spikes	In Box	+++
LG C.Naeole		---	LCB J.Bloom	Out of Box	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	In Box	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS V.Fuller	Out of Box	+++

3-3-HOU44 (4Q: 03:41) Eli Manning pass was intended for WR Steve Smith and was intercepted by OLB Takeo Spikes at the HOU26. The interception was returned 74 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 30, Buffalo 24

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB E.Manning		***	LDE D.Jackson	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh	Outlet, S Screen (S)	---	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT A.Lelie	Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Primary, 8 Post (19-26)	---	SLB I.Reese	Spy on QB	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	WLB T.Spikes	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Finneran	Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	LCB J.Bloom	Man-to-Man	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	NB T.Newman	Blitz Passer	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	DB A.Pierce	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

(4Q: 03:41) Extra point by David Akers was good. Houston 31, Buffalo 24

(4Q: 03:32) David Akers kicked off 64 yards from the HOU35. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the ball 30 yards to the BUF31. Tackled by Vincent Fuller.

1-10-BUF31 (4Q: 03:26) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Brian Finneran for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Finneran gained 2 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) B.Finneran	Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	---
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SLB A.Thomas	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Protect	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Lelie	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WLB D.Jackson	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Short Zone	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Deep Zone	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Deep Zone	---
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-BUF48 (4Q: 03:04) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass completed to TE Stephen Alexander for 7 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue, assisted by CB Patrick Surtain.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	---	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SLB A.Thomas	Short Zone	---
RB D.Kirtman	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
TE J.Peelle	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WLB D.Jackson	Spy on QB	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Man-to-Man	---
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Blitz Passer	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

2-3-HOU45 (4Q: 02:45) Eli Manning pass was intended for TE Stephen Alexander and was intercepted by S Roy Williams at the HOU35. Tackled by Stephen Alexander. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Primary, W Wheel (9-18)	---	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	SLB A.Thomas	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Double Z(FL)	+++
SLOT A.Lelie	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	---	WLB D.Jackson	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Bump and Run	+++
LG C.Naeole		---	RCB P.Surtain	Bump and Run	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Bump and Run	+++
RT M.Roos		---	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU35 (4Q: 02:37) Sammy Morris ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Courtney Brown.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	3tcDT K.Wright	In Box	---
TE T.Heap		+++	1tcDT C.Clemons	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens		+++	RDE C.Anderson	In Box	+++
RB S.Morris	Ball Carrier	+++	SLB J.Peterson	In Box	+++
FB C.Benson		+++	MLB J.Darling	In Box	---
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	In Box	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Out of Box	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buchholz		---	SS U.Young	In Box	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS D.Bullocks	Out of Box	+++

Buffalo called a time out.

2-8-HOU37 (4Q: 02:25) Sammy Morris ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT John Thornton.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	3tcDT K.Wright	In Box	+++
SLOT N.Carter		+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens		+++	RDE D.Robertson	In Box	+++
RB S.Morris	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB J.Darling	In Box	+++
SLOT R.Meachem		+++	WLB J.Peterson	In Box	+++
LT J.Brown		---	LCB F.Washington	Out of Box	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Out of Box	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	NB K.Paymah	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Out of Box	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS E.Coleman	Out of Box	+++

Buffalo called a time out.

3-6-HOU39 (4Q: 02:15) Brian Leonard ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Anthony Smith, assisted by DT John Thornton.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Clemons	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	3tcDT J.Thornton	In Box	+++
SLOT N.Carter		+++	1tcDT K.Wright	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens		+++	RDE C.Brown	In Box	+++
RB B.Leonard	Ball Carrier	---	MLB J.Darling	In Box	+++
SLOT R.Meachem		+++	WLB J.Peterson	In Box	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	LCB F.Washington	Out of Box	+++
LG J.Diehl		---	RCB D.Bullocks	Out of Box	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	NB T.McGee	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buchholz		---	SS U.Young	Out of Box	+++
RT N.Dorsey		---	FS A.Smith	Out of Box	+++

Buffalo called a time out.

4-8-HOU37 (4Q: 02:04) Dustin Colquitt punted 45 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 6 yards to the BUF24. Tackled by Obafemi Ayanbadejo.

Official time out for the two-minute warning.

1-10-BUF24 (4Q: 01:57) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 30 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue. Lelie gained 8 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB A.Thomas	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Protect	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	---
SLOT A.Lelie	Primary, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	WLB D.Jackson	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Short Zone	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Deep Zone	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Deep Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU46 (4Q: 01:33) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Stephen Alexander. CB Terence Newman defended the pass.

OFFENSE	014t Personnel		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB E.Manning		***	LDE J.Kennedy	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	---	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Primary, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Lelie	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB I.Reese	Spy on QB	+++
SLOT B.Finneran	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WLB T.Spikes	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT A.Shepherd	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	LCB J.Bloom	Man-to-Man	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	NB T.Newman	Short Zone	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	DB A.Pierce	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-HOU46 (4Q: 01:27) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams. Lelie gained 3 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	014 Personnel		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB E.Manning		***	LDE J.Kennedy	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) B.Finneran	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Lelie	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SLB I.Reese	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT T.Housmandzadeh	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	WLB D.Williams	Spy on QB	+++
SLOT A.Shepherd	Secondary, 8 Post (19-26)	---	LCB J.Bloom	Man-to-Man	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	NB T.Newman	Short Zone	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	DB A.Pierce	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

3-3-HOU39 (4Q: 01:11) Eli Manning pass completed to TE Stephen Alexander for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Demarrio Williams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Peelle	Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	NT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE J.Kennedy	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) A.Lelie	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	SLB I.Reese	Blitz Passer	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
TE E.Johnson	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	WLB D.Jackson	Spy on QB	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB P.Surtain	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB T.Newman	Man-to-Man	---
C D.Koppen		+++	NB A.Pierce	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS V.Fuller	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 00:52) Eli Manning pass completed to RB David Kirtman for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Dave Tollefson. Kirtman gained 3 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) A.Lelie	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Protect	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB A.Thomas	Short Zone	---
RB D.Kirtman	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Spy on QB	+++
TE J.Peelle	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Blitz Passer	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Man-to-Man	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

2-4-HOU25 (4Q: 00:35) Eli Manning pass was dropped by TE Justin Peelle.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SLB A.Thomas	Blitz Passer	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
TE J.Peelle	Protect	---	WLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Man-to-Man	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

3-4-HOU25 (4Q: 00:28) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Smith. DT Tank Johnson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: DE Dave Tollefson of Houston was called for Offsides.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB E.Manning		***	LDE J.Kennedy	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT A.Lelie	Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) S.Smith	Primary, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	SLB I.Reese	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	WLB T.Spikes	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT B.Finneran	Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	LCB V.Fuller	Spy on QB	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	NB T.Newman	Man-to-Man	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	DB D.Young	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 00:28) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Lelie gained 10 yards after the catch. Houston 31, Buffalo 30

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) B.Finneran	Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SLB A.Thomas	Short Zone	---
RB A.Shepherd	Protect	+++	SILB D.Williams	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT A.Lelie	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Short Zone	---
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB P.Surtain	Deep Zone	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	NB T.Newman	Deep Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

(4Q: 00:28) Extra point by Nick Novak was good. Houston 31, Buffalo 31

(4Q: 00:15) Nick Novak kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback.

1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 00:15) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 22 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington, assisted by CB Karl Paymah. Heap gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE C.Clemons	Rush Passer	+++
RB C.Benson	Protect	+++	MLB J.Darling	Short Zone	+++
SLOT N.Carter	Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	LCB F.Washington	Bump and Run	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	RCB D.Bullocks	Bump and Run	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	NB T.McGee	Double SLOT	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	DB K.Paymah	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS E.Coleman	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU47 (4Q: 00:01) Mark Brunell scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Karl Paymah.

OFFENSE	014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	3tcDT C.Clemons	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	1tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Primary, D Deep Fade (40+)	---	RDE G.Wilkinson	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT N.Carter	Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	MLB J.Darling	Short Zone	+++
SLOT R.Meachem	Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	LCB F.Washington	Bump and Run	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	RCB D.Bullocks	Blitz Passer	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	NB T.McGee	Bump and Run	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	DB K.Paymah	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		---	FS K.Kennedy	Deep Zone	+++

Buffalo won the coin toss and will receive to begin overtime.

Start of overtime 1.

(OT: 15:00) David Akers kicked off 72 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. PENALTY: OLB Demarrio Williams of Houston was called for Offsides on the Kickoff.

(OT: 15:00) David Akers kicked off 75 yards from the HOU30. Touchback.

1-10-BUF25 (OT: 15:00) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Rob Konrad. DE Dave Tollefson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.

OFFENSE	221 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Peelle	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	NT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Short Zone	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Protect	---	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
FB R.Konrad	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	WILB C.Blackburn	Spy on QB	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	WLB A.Thomas	Short Zone	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	LCB J.Bloom	Bump and Run	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Bump and Run	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-BUF25 (OT: 14:55) Play-Action. Eli Manning sacked by DE Dave Tollefson for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Chris Naeole.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	NT T.Johnson	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE D.Tollefson	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SLB D.Jackson	Double Z(FL)	+++
RB A.Shepherd	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
TE J.Peelle	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WILB C.Blackburn	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Tait		---	WLB T.Spikes	Man-to-Man	+++
LG C.Naeole		---	LCB J.Bloom	Man-to-Man	+++
C D.Koppen		+++	RCB T.Newman	Man-to-Man	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Blitz Passer	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS B.Jue	Deep Zone	+++

3-16-BUF19 (OT: 14:17) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Sims-Walker. CB Terence Newman defended the pass.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4
QB E.Manning		***	LDE A.Haynesworth	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Sims-Walker	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	NT A.Branch	Rush Passer	+++
TE S.Alexander	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	---	RDE J.Kennedy	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) S.Smith	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SLB I.Reese	Blitz Passer	+++
RB D.Kirtman	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SILB D.Williams	Short Zone	+++
SLOT A.Lelie	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WLB T.Spikes	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Tait		+++	LCB P.Surtain	Short Zone	+++
LG C.Naeole		+++	RCB T.Newman	Deep Zone	+++
C D.Koppen		---	NB A.Pierce	Deep Zone	+++
RG D.Buenning		+++	SS R.Williams	Deep Zone	+++
RT M.Roos		+++	FS V.Fuller	Deep Zone	+++

4-16-BUF19 (OT: 14:12) Ray Hollas punted 49 yards. Sammy Morris returned the kick 9 yards to the HOU41. Tackled by Rob Konrad.

1-10-HOU41 (OT: 14:03) Brian Leonard ran inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerris Wilkinson. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Mark Brunell to the BUF47.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	In Box	+++
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	3tcDT K.Wright	In Box	+++
TE T.Heap		+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	In Box	---
Z(FL) T.Owens		+++	RDE D.Robertson	In Box	+++
RB B.Leonard	Ball Carrier	---	SLB J.Peterson	In Box	+++
TE T.Stewart		+++	MLB J.Darling	In Box	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	WLB G.Wilkinson	In Box	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Out of Box	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Out of Box	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Out of Box	+++

1-10-BUF47 (OT: 13:36) Mark Brunell kept the ball, running around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Keith Wright, assisted by S Usama Young.

OFFENSE	005 Personnel, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB M.Brunell	Ball Carrier	***	LDE D.Robertson	In Box	---
X(SE) M.Austin		+++	3tcDT J.Thornton	In Box	+++
SLOT J.Hill		+++	1tcDT K.Wright	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens		+++	RDE C.Clemons	In Box	+++
SLOT N.Carter		+++	MLB J.Darling	In Box	+++
SLOT R.Meachem		+++	LCB F.Washington	Out of Box	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	RCB D.Bullocks	Out of Box	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	NB T.McGee	Out of Box	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	DB K.Paymah	Out of Box	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Out of Box	---
RT N.Dorsey		---	FS E.Coleman	Out of Box	+++

2-7-BUF44 (OT: 13:06) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Owens. OLB Gerris Wilkinson defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Stewart	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Protect	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE D.Robertson	Rush Passer	+++
RB S.Morris	Protect	+++	SLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
TE M.Kranchick	Primary, W Wheel (9-18)	---	MLB J.Darling	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Brown		---	WLB G.Wilkinson	Bump and Run	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	LCB F.Washington	Bump and Run	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	RCB B.Sapp	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Bump and Run	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS K.Kennedy	Double Z(FL)	+++

3-7-BUF44 (OT: 13:00) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 43 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Austin gained 18 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Clemons	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Primary, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	3tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	---
TE T.Heap	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	1tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE C.Brown	Rush Passer	+++
RB B.Leonard	Protect	+++	MLB J.Darling	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT N.Carter	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WLB J.Peterson	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	LCB F.Washington	Bump and Run	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	RCB D.Bullocks	Bump and Run	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	NB T.McGee	Short Zone	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	SS U.Young	Deep Zone	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	FS A.Smith	Deep Zone	---

1-1-BUF01 (OT: 12:27) Mark Brunell pass was dropped by TE Smoke Stewart.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB M.Brunell		***	LDE C.Clemons	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) M.Austin	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	---	3tcDT K.Wright	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Heap	Protect	+++	1tcDT J.Thornton	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Owens	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT C.Anderson	Rush Passer	+++
RB B.Leonard	Protect	+++	RDE J.Peterson	Rush Passer	+++
TE T.Stewart	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	---	SLB J.Darling	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Brown		+++	MLB G.Wilkinson	Short Zone	+++
LG J.Diehl		+++	WLB F.Washington	Bump and Run	+++
C C.Rabach		+++	LCB B.Sapp	Bump and Run	+++
RG D.Buchholz		+++	RCB U.Young	Bump and Run	+++
RT N.Dorsey		+++	SS K.Kennedy	Bump and Run	+++

2-1-BUF01 (OT: 12:22) David Akers attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 34, Buffalo 31

Final Score: Houston Texans 34, Buffalo Bills 31

Informal Player Participation Grades

Buffalo	Plus (+++)	Minus (---)	Grade
WR Brian Finneran	20	0	100%
FB Rob Konrad	17	0	100%
DT Delbert Cowsette	8	0	100%
TE Eric Johnson	7	0	100%
OLB Charlie Anderson	2	0	100%
CB Fabian Washington	63	1	98%
S Usama Young	65	2	97%
CB Daniel Bullocks	30	1	97%
S Erik Coleman	20	1	95%
WR Steve Smith	54	3	95%
OLB Gerris Wilkinson	35	2	95%
CB Terrence McGee	17	1	94%
DE Chris Clemons	33	2	94%
DE Dewayne Robertson	46	3	94%
TE Stephen Alexander	64	5	93%
S Kenoy Kennedy	33	3	92%
TE Justin Peelle	22	2	92%
CB Karl Paymah	21	2	91%
G Dan Buenning	71	7	91%
T Michael Roos	71	7	91%
WR Ashley Lelie	50	5	91%
G Chris Naeole	70	8	90%
T John Tait	70	8	90%
OLB Julian Peterson	51	6	89%
DT Keith Wright	56	7	89%
S Benny Sapp	40	5	89%
WR Mike Sims-Walker	47	6	89%
C Dan Koppen	69	9	88%
DT John Thornton	51	7	88%
RB Alexis Shepherd	33	6	85%
RB David Kirtman	33	6	85%
ILB James Darling	56	11	84%
S Anthony Smith	5	1	83%
DE Courtney Brown	41	9	82%
WR T.J. Housmandzadeh	8	2	80%

Houston	Plus (+++)	Minus (---)	Grade
WR Nigea Carter	29	0	100%
OLB Antonio Pierce	2	0	100%
RB Cedric Benson	11	0	100%
WR Robert Meachem	11	0	100%
WR Jason Hill	7	0	100%
DT Alan Branch	33	1	97%
S Bhawon Jue	59	2	97%
S Roy Williams	75	3	96%
CB Jeremy Bloom	56	3	95%
ILB Chase Blackburn	30	2	94%
OLB D'Qwell Jackson	58	4	94%
WR Miles Austin	55	4	93%
OLB Demarrio Williams	64	5	93%
C Casey Rabach	62	5	93%
CB Terence Newman	69	6	92%
OLB Takeo Spikes	42	4	91%
CB Patrick Surtain	53	5	91%
G Jeff Diehl	61	6	91%
DE Dave Tollefson	53	7	88%
RB Brian Leonard	29	4	88%
CB Alexander Pierce	14	2	88%
CB Vincent Fuller	13	2	87%
DE Albert Haynesworth	58	9	87%
T Jammal Brown	58	9	87%
RB Sammy Morris	19	3	86%
FB Obafemi Ayanbadejo	12	2	86%
OLB Ike Reese	18	3	86%
DT Tank Johnson	41	7	85%
TE Todd Heap	50	9	85%
G Damien Buchholz	56	11	84%
WR Terrell Owens	51	11	82%
T Nat Dorsey	55	12	82%
DE Jimmy Kennedy	17	4	81%
TE Tony Stewart	16	4	80%
OLB Adalius Thomas	23	7	77%
S David Young	3	1	75%
TE Matt Kranchick	6	2	75%