| Played in Shreveport, LA, weather: 55 degrees, rain, 11 mph wind. |
| Denver won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 74 yards from the STL35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (1Q: 15:00) Josh Reed ran a reverse around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE John Henderson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington |
| +++ | SLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-DEN28 (1Q: 14:19) Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Charles Woodson and assisted by S Will Blackmon.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Howard | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Woodson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN37 (1Q: 13:46) Leon Washington ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE John Henderson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-DEN36 (1Q: 13:10) Leon Washington ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE John Henderson, assisted by OLB London Fletcher. Key block delivered by Mathias Nkwenti.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | --- | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| --- | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS L.Bodden | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-DEN44 (1Q: 12:28) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Charles Woodson. Colston gained 17 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Lemoine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | NB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-STL40 (1Q: 12:02) Elias Marchant ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jacques Reeves. Key block delivered by Mathias Nkwenti.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Berrian |
| +++ | WLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-STL34 (1Q: 11:23) Leon Washington ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB London Fletcher, assisted by DT Mike Patterson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | --- | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-STL33 (1Q: 10:45) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE LeBron James. OLB Thomas Howard knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB B.Sanders | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-3-STL33 (1Q: 10:38) Edward Hepburn attempted a 50 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 3, St. Louis 0 |
| (1Q: 10:32) Edward Hepburn kicked off 59 yards from the DEN35. Jacques Reeves returned the ball 19 yards to the STL25. Tackled by Dexter Jackson. |
1-10-STL25 (1Q: 10:11) Artose Pinner ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande, assisted by OLB Tully Banta-Cain.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| --- | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-STL29 (1Q: 09:37) Alex Smith kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by ILB James Hall. The ball was fumbled and recovered by STL Cosey Coleman to the STL38.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Daniels |
| +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Balogh |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-STL38 (1Q: 09:12) Alex Smith kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB James Hall.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Daniels |
| +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Balogh |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-STL39 (1Q: 08:47) Alex Smith kept the ball, running around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| --- | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner |
| +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Witten |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | --- | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-STL40 (1Q: 08:07) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Michael Clayton for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Warfield, assisted by S Marcus Maxey.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Witten | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN50 (1Q: 07:36) Alex Smith sacked by DE Cory Redding for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Cosey Coleman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB P.Daniels | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Balogh | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-15-STL45 (1Q: 07:10) Play-Action. Alex Smith pass completed to WR Michael Clayton for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Witten | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-DEN47 (1Q: 06:31) Alex Smith pass completed to RB Artose Pinner for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Warfield. Pinner gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Balogh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Williams | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB A.Pinner | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Beason | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-1-DEN41 (1Q: 06:07) Craig Jarrett punted 41 yards. Touchback. St. Louis's Jared Lemoine was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-DEN20 (1Q: 06:00) Elias Marchant ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Leigh Bodden, assisted by CB Jacques Reeves.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| --- | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian |
| +++ | WLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-14-DEN16 (1Q: 05:18) PENALTY: TE Alge Crumpler of Denver was called for a False Start. |
2-19-DEN11 (1Q: 05:07) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Kevin Boss for 17 yards. Tackled by S Leigh Bodden. Boss gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB B.Sanders | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-DEN28 (1Q: 04:20) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 4 yards. Tackled by S Bob Sanders. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: DE Jared Lemoine of St. Louis was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Lemoine | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB S.Taylor | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB C.Woodson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-DEN33 (1Q: 04:14) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 17 yards. Tackled by S Will Blackmon, assisted by S Bob Sanders. Crumpler gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Howard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN50 (1Q: 03:45) Leon Washington ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Jared Lemoine.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pisano | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Lemoine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | --- | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | NB T.Howard | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB H.Hillenmeyer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | --- | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-STL46 (1Q: 03:09) Leon Washington ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Mike Patterson, assisted by OLB London Fletcher.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE J.Henderson | In Box | --- | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Howard | In Box | --- | | TE L.James |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB B.Sanders | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-STL41 (1Q: 02:43) Leon Washington ran around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by CB Jacques Reeves, assisted by DE Jared Lemoine.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE J.Lemoine | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB S.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| --- | LCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-6-STL46 (1Q: 02:12) Josh Miller punted 46 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-STL20 (1Q: 02:06) Alex Smith kept the ball, running around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Rogers.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| --- | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Daniels |
| +++ | SILB T.Nande | Spy | +++ | | TE M.Balogh |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| --- | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-STL17 (1Q: 01:35) Alex Smith pass was dropped by WR Brandon Williams. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: T Jon Jansen of St. Louis was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-21-STL09 (1Q: 01:28) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Roddy White for 12 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey. White gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB P.Daniels | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Balogh | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | --- | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-STL21 (1Q: 00:53) Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Artose Pinner. S Marcus Maxey defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-STL21 (1Q: 00:46) Craig Jarrett punted 60 yards. Marques Colston returned the kick 15 yards to the DEN34. Tackled by Shaun O'Hara. |
1-10-DEN34 (1Q: 00:36) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. CB Jacques Reeves defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN34 (1Q: 00:27) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Elias Marchant for 3 yards. Tackled by S Bob Sanders, assisted by OLB London Fletcher.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Howard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
3-7-DEN37 (2Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernard Berrian. OLB London Fletcher defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Lemoine | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB L.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-DEN37 (2Q: 14:55) Josh Miller punted 61 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the STL02. |
1-10-STL02 (2Q: 14:48) Alex Smith kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande, assisted by DT Shaun Rogers.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Balogh |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Williams |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Daniels |
| +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Witten |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-STL02 (2Q: 14:24) Artose Pinner ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB James Hall, assisted by CB Lito Sheppard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT I.Watson |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-STL07 (2Q: 13:49) Alex Smith kept the ball, running around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande, assisted by CB Lito Sheppard.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner |
| +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Balogh |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | --- | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-4-STL08 (2Q: 13:06) Craig Jarrett punted 46 yards. Marques Colston called for a fair catch at the DEN46. |
1-10-DEN46 (2Q: 12:57) Ben Roethlisberger kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Thomas Howard.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE V.Holliday | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | WLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Underwood | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-DEN47 (2Q: 12:14) Bernard Berrian ran a reverse around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by S Leigh Bodden. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig. Hartwig ran over Dominique Foxworth to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pisano | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington |
| +++ | SLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-STL44 (2Q: 11:35) Thomas Tapeh ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB London Fletcher, assisted by OLB Thomas Howard.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| --- | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE C.Pisano | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington |
| +++ | SLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-STL40 (2Q: 10:51) Big Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Bob Sanders.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | MLB L.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-STL35 (2Q: 10:07) Elias Marchant ran around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by OLB London Fletcher, assisted by S Bob Sanders.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pisano | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| --- | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE J.Lemoine | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian |
| +++ | WLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB S.Taylor | Spy | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS B.Sanders | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-7-STL41 (2Q: 09:39) Josh Miller punted 41 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-STL20 (2Q: 09:32) Alex Smith pass completed to TE Jason Witten for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Balogh | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB P.Daniels | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Witten | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-STL16 (2Q: 08:58) Brandon Williams ran a reverse around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | --- | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner |
| +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-15-STL15 (2Q: 08:21) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Roddy White for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande, assisted by OLB Broderick Siplon. White gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Balogh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | --- | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-STL24 (2Q: 07:35) Craig Jarrett punted 45 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the DEN31. |
1-10-DEN31 (2Q: 07:27) Leon Washington ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Bob Sanders. OLB London Fletcher knocked down LeBron James to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| --- | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | --- | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-DEN33 (2Q: 06:58) Leon Washington ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Dominique Foxworth.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pisano | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| --- | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-DEN40 (2Q: 06:27) Elias Marchant ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Leigh Bodden, assisted by CB Jacques Reeves. St. Louis's John Henderson was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Pisano | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Lemoine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE K.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | RCB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| --- | NB T.Howard | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB H.Hillenmeyer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS D.Foxworth | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-5-DEN36 (2Q: 06:00) Josh Miller punted 42 yards. Michael Clayton called for a fair catch at the STL22. |
1-10-STL22 (2Q: 05:50) Alex Smith pass completed to RB Artose Pinner for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Broderick Siplon. Pinner gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Pinner | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB M.Williams | Bump and Run | --- | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | --- | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
1-10-STL38 (2Q: 05:07) Alex Smith kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Cory Redding.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Balogh |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Williams |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Daniels |
| +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Witten |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-STL39 (2Q: 04:43) Artose Pinner ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Menson Holloway.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-STL42 (2Q: 04:11) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Michael Clayton for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey, assisted by CB Ronald Bartell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT B.Williams | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN50 (2Q: 03:35) Artose Pinner ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Madieu Williams. Key block delivered by Cosey Coleman.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT I.Watson |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | --- | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | RCB M.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Spy | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-DEN43 (2Q: 03:00) Alex Smith pass completed to TE Jason Witten for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Broderick Siplon. Witten gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB J.Witten | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN34 (2Q: 02:28) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Brandon Williams for 11 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Williams gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN23 (2Q: 02:11) Alex Smith pass was dropped by RB Artose Pinner.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Balogh | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB T.Nande | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE T.Beason | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN23 (2Q: 02:04) Alex Smith sacked by OLB Broderick Siplon for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Vince Manuwai.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Witten | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| --- | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-16-DEN29 (2Q: 01:57) Play-Action. Alex Smith pass completed to WR Roddy White for 29 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! White gained 18 yards after the catch. St. Louis 6, Denver 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | --- | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 01:57) Extra point by Adam Vinatieri was good. St. Louis 7, Denver 3 |
| (2Q: 01:43) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 49 yards from the STL35. Sawyer McNeil returned the ball 21 yards to the DEN37. Tackled by Jonathan Orr. |
1-10-DEN37 (2Q: 01:37) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 12 yards. Tackled by S Leigh Bodden, assisted by S Bob Sanders. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Reed gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Woodson | Bump and Run | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN49 (2Q: 01:15) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Leon Washington for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Charles Woodson. Washington gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Howard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Woodson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-STL41 (2Q: 00:52) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Bernard Berrian for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Marviel Underwood.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB T.Howard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB B.Sanders | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Underwood | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-STL27 (2Q: 00:45) Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Charles Woodson.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | --- | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Howard | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Woodson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
2-5-STL22 (2Q: 00:35) Ben Roethlisberger sacked by OLB London Fletcher for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Mathias Nkwenti.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Lemoine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | RCB B.Sanders | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | NB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
3-13-STL30 (2Q: 00:25) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 11 yards. Tackled by S Bob Sanders.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | --- | | LG T.Wade |
| --- | RCB W.Blackmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Howard | Bump and Run | --- | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
| 4-2-STL19 (2Q: 00:03) Edward Hepburn attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. St. Louis 7, Denver 6 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Edward Hepburn kicked off 73 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-STL25 (3Q: 15:00) Artose Pinner ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Cory Redding, assisted by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Witten |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-STL29 (3Q: 14:29) Play-Action. Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Michael Clayton. DE Cory Redding defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE M.Balogh | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-6-STL29 (3Q: 14:22) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Michael Clayton for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Witten | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL37 (3Q: 13:54) Alex Smith pass completed to TE Jeremy Shockey for 63 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Shockey gained 58 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. St. Louis 13, Denver 6
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.White | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Pinner | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT I.Watson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | --- | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (3Q: 13:54) Extra point by Adam Vinatieri was good. St. Louis 14, Denver 6 |
| (3Q: 13:36) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 63 yards from the STL35. Sawyer McNeil returned the ball 26 yards to the DEN28. Tackled by Jared Lemoine. |
1-10-DEN28 (3Q: 13:00) Elias Marchant ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Jacques Reeves, assisted by OLB Thomas Howard. Marchant slipped a little on the wet field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| --- | 3tcDT C.Pisano | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE J.Lemoine | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian |
| +++ | WLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-DEN24 (3Q: 12:28) Ben Roethlisberger sacked by DT Cornelius Pisano for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Will Whittcker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Lemoine | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB L.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| --- | RCB W.Blackmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| --- | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-DEN22 (3Q: 12:04) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Alge Crumpler. OLB Thomas Howard simply tossed Leon Washington aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Lemoine | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | --- | MLB L.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB T.Howard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-DEN22 (3Q: 11:56) Josh Miller punted 52 yards. Michael Clayton returned the kick 11 yards to the STL37. Tackled by Tully Banta-Cain. |
1-10-STL37 (3Q: 11:47) Artose Pinner ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Shaun Rogers.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Balogh |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Williams |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Beason |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Spy | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-STL38 (3Q: 11:23) Artose Pinner ran a trap outside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-STL40 (3Q: 10:38) Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Artose Pinner. OLB Tully Banta-Cain defended the pass. PENALTY: CB Ronald Bartell of Denver was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-STL45 (3Q: 10:31) Artose Pinner ran a draw inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Cory Redding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| --- | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-STL41 (3Q: 10:04) Play-Action. Alex Smith pass completed to TE Jason Witten for 23 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Warfield, assisted by DE Cory Redding. Witten gained 22 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Witten | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN36 (3Q: 09:17) Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Roddy White. CB Ronald Bartell defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Balogh | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| --- | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN36 (3Q: 09:08) Play-Action. Alex Smith pass completed to WR Ike Watson for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | --- | | RB P.Daniels | Protect | +++ | WLB M.Warfield | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT I.Watson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | --- | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | DB M.Williams | Short Zone | --- | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN21 (3Q: 08:24) Alex Smith pass completed to RB Artose Pinner for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Warfield. Pinner gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB A.Pinner | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | --- | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-DEN05 (3Q: 07:52) Alex Smith kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | TE M.Balogh |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Williams |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Daniels |
| +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Witten |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-DEN03 (3Q: 07:25) Artose Pinner ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Menson Holloway, assisted by ILB James Hall.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| --- | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| --- | RCB M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-DEN05 (3Q: 06:57) Alex Smith scrambled for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! St. Louis 20, Denver 6
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SILB M.Warfield | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT I.Watson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (3Q: 06:57) Extra point by Adam Vinatieri was good. St. Louis 21, Denver 6 |
| (3Q: 06:44) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 71 yards from the STL35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (3Q: 06:44) Leon Washington ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Thomas Howard, assisted by DE Vonnie Holliday.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE C.Pisano | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| --- | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-DEN26 (3Q: 06:16) Ben Roethlisberger kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB London Fletcher, assisted by S Bob Sanders.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE V.Holliday | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Berrian |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE C.Pisano | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | WLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-DEN25 (3Q: 05:36) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Leon Washington. OLB Hunter Hillenmeyer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Lemoine | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB B.Sanders | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-DEN25 (3Q: 05:27) Josh Miller punted 30 yards. Michael Clayton called for a fair catch at the STL45. |
1-10-STL45 (3Q: 05:20) Play-Action. Alex Smith pass completed to WR Roddy White for 14 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Rogers. White gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | --- | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-DEN41 (3Q: 04:39) Alex Smith scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Stamper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-DEN33 (3Q: 04:12) Alex Smith kept the ball, running around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| --- | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner |
| +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Witten |
| --- | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | --- | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-DEN33 (3Q: 03:47) Artose Pinner ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by ILB James Hall. Key block delivered by Shaun O'Hara.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Witten |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-DEN31 (3Q: 03:15) Artose Pinner ran around left end for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB James Hall, assisted by OLB Broderick Siplon. Key block delivered by Langston Walker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-DEN18 (3Q: 02:51) Alex Smith pass was dropped by RB Artose Pinner.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Balogh | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DEN18 (3Q: 02:45) Artose Pinner ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande, assisted by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Witten |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-DEN17 (3Q: 02:00) Alex Smith pass completed to RB Artose Pinner for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by DT Shaun Rogers. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Pinner gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Balogh | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Beason | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Pinner | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Witten | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Double TE | +++ |
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| 4-1-DEN09 (3Q: 01:19) Adam Vinatieri attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. St. Louis 24, Denver 6 |
| (3Q: 01:13) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 69 yards from the STL35. Leon Washington returned the ball 24 yards to the DEN20. Tackled by Jonathan Orr. |
1-10-DEN20 (3Q: 00:44) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Elias Marchant for 8 yards. Tackled by S Marviel Underwood. Marchant gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. St. Louis's Jacques Reeves was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor chest injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Pisano | Rush Passer | --- | | RB E.Marchant | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Howard | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Underwood | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-DEN28 (3Q: 00:08) Leon Washington ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jacques Reeves. Key block delivered by Eric Winston.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Pisano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE J.Lemoine | In Box | --- | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | RCB B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-DEN33 (4Q: 15:00) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Hunter Hillenmeyer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB B.Sanders | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-DEN38 (4Q: 14:15) Leon Washington ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Vonnie Holliday. St. Louis's Leigh Bodden was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE C.Pisano | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | --- | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-DEN40 (4Q: 13:33) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. CB Jacques Reeves defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Boss | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Howard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB B.Sanders | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-3-DEN40 (4Q: 13:29) Josh Miller punted 41 yards. Michael Clayton returned the kick 1 yard to the STL20. Tackled by Tully Banta-Cain. |
1-10-STL20 (4Q: 13:18) Alex Smith pass completed to WR Roddy White for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Warfield, assisted by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. White gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB P.Daniels | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE M.Balogh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | --- | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-STL37 (4Q: 12:33) Alex Smith pass was dropped by WR Michael Clayton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-STL37 (4Q: 12:26) Artose Pinner ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-STL42 (4Q: 11:47) Play-Action. Alex Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jeremy Shockey. DT Shaun Rogers drove right through Artose Pinner to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Shockey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Protect | --- | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Balogh | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| --- | WLB B.Siplon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-STL42 (4Q: 11:42) Craig Jarrett punted 52 yards. The ball was downed at the DEN06. |
1-10-DEN06 (4Q: 11:33) Elias Marchant ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Thomas Howard. Key block delivered by Eric Winston. PENALTY: T Eric Winston of Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Pisano | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE J.Lemoine | In Box | --- | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian |
| +++ | WLB T.Howard | In Box | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB C.Woodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-13-DEN03 (4Q: 11:27) Leon Washington ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Jacques Reeves, assisted by OLB London Fletcher. Key block delivered by Mathias Nkwenti.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE C.Pisano | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Howard | In Box | --- | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | --- | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-DEN13 (4Q: 10:47) Thomas Tapeh ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Thomas Howard. OLB London Fletcher knocked down Todd Wade to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE C.Pisano | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington |
| +++ | SLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | --- | | LG T.Wade |
| --- | LCB W.Blackmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-DEN13 (4Q: 10:04) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Leigh Bodden. Reed gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pisano | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Lemoine | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | NB T.Howard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN31 (4Q: 09:35) Leon Washington ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Mike Patterson, assisted by DT Osi Umenyiora.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed |
| +++ | RDE C.Pisano | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB T.Howard | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB B.Sanders | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-DEN34 (4Q: 08:58) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB London Fletcher. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Lemoine | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Wade |
| --- | RCB W.Blackmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB M.Underwood | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-DEN40 (4Q: 08:37) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Thomas Howard. Reed gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Denver's Justin Hartwig was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE C.Pisano | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Lemoine | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Fletcher | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB S.Taylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Double X(SE) | --- | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Bump and Run | --- |
|
1-10-DEN48 (4Q: 08:15) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Josh Reed for 52 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Reed gained 21 yards after the catch. Denver's Will Whittcker was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor leg injury. He should be able to remain in the game. St. Louis 24, Denver 12
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Pisano | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | --- | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB B.Sanders | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (4Q: 08:15) Ben Roethlisberger passed to Alge Crumpler for the successful two-point conversion. St. Louis 24, Denver 14 |
| (4Q: 08:01) Edward Hepburn kicked off 63 yards from the DEN35. Ike Watson returned the ball 18 yards to the STL20. Tackled by Tully Banta-Cain. |
1-10-STL20 (4Q: 07:25) Artose Pinner ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Stamper | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT I.Watson |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | DB M.Waddell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Spy | +++ |
|
2-8-STL22 (4Q: 06:39) Artose Pinner ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey, assisted by ILB Terna Nande.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Witten |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-STL25 (4Q: 05:56) Alex Smith kept the ball, running around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. OLB Tully Banta-Cain knocked down Jon Jansen to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| --- | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner |
| +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | --- | | TE M.Balogh |
| --- | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-6-STL24 (4Q: 05:13) Craig Jarrett punted 39 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the DEN37. |
1-10-DEN37 (4Q: 05:03) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Leon Washington for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Thomas Howard, assisted by CB Dominique Foxworth. Washington gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB B.Sanders | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-DEN47 (4Q: 04:45) PENALTY: TE Alge Crumpler of Denver was called for a False Start. |
1-15-DEN42 (4Q: 04:40) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Elias Marchant for 5 yards. Tackled by S Bob Sanders, assisted by DT Osi Umenyiora. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Howard | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB C.Woodson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN47 (4Q: 04:22) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Alge Crumpler for 26 yards. Tackled by S Will Blackmon. Crumpler gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | LCB W.Blackmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | RCB B.Sanders | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS L.Bodden | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-STL27 (4Q: 03:56) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to FB Thomas Tapeh for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jacques Reeves. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB M.Underwood | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-5-STL22 (4Q: 03:37) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by RB Leon Washington.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Boss | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Protect | --- | WLB T.Howard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB M.Underwood | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-5-STL22 (4Q: 03:31) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marques Colston. DT Cornelius Pisano hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE J.Lemoine | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB T.Howard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS D.Foxworth | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-5-STL22 (4Q: 03:22) Edward Hepburn attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. St. Louis 24, Denver 17 |
| (4Q: 03:17) Edward Hepburn kicked off 64 yards from the DEN35. Jacques Reeves returned the ball 20 yards to the STL21. Tackled by Ryan Phillips. |
1-10-STL21 (4Q: 03:10) Artose Pinner ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT I.Watson |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| --- | SS D.Jackson | Spy | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-STL21 (4Q: 02:24) Artose Pinner ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard, assisted by ILB Terna Nande. PENALTY: OLB Tully Banta-Cain of Denver was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| --- | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-STL26 (4Q: 02:24) Artose Pinner ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Broderick Siplon, assisted by S Dexter Jackson. Key block delivered by Jeremy Shockey.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Witten |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
1-10-STL32 (4Q: 02:12) Artose Pinner ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall, assisted by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Witten |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
2-9-STL33 (4Q: 02:03) Alex Smith kept the ball, running around right end for -2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| --- | RDE J.Hall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Pinner |
| +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Witten |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| +++ | WLB B.Siplon | In Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | RCB M.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-11-STL31 (4Q: 01:54) Artose Pinner ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande, assisted by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Shockey |
| +++ | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Clayton |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | RB A.Pinner | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Walker |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG V.Manuwai |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.O'Hara |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Coleman |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Jansen |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
| 4-4-STL38 (4Q: 01:42) Craig Jarrett punted 55 yards. The ball was downed at the DEN07. |
1-10-DEN07 (4Q: 01:32) Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Will Blackmon.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT O.Umenyiora | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | MLB L.Fletcher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Howard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB C.Woodson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-5-DEN12 (4Q: 01:08) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Reed. S Will Blackmon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Lemoine | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Howard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | RCB W.Blackmon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | NB C.Woodson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS B.Sanders | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-5-DEN12 (4Q: 00:58) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Leon Washington for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Vonnie Holliday.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Lemoine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE V.Holliday | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Washington | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | NB T.Howard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | DB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
4-3-DEN14 (4Q: 00:37) Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by WR Marques Colston. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE M.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT C.Pisano | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Lemoine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Reed | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB L.Fletcher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB C.Woodson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Wade |
| +++ | NB T.Howard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Prescott |
| +++ | DB H.Hillenmeyer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | SS D.Foxworth | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Nkwenti |
| +++ | FS L.Bodden | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 1-10-DEN14 (4Q: 00:32) Alex Smith dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: St. Louis Cardinals 24, Denver Broncos 17 |