| Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 69 degrees, fair, 1 mph wind. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 69 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 15:00) Jay Cutler pass completed to RB Brian Westbrook for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-PIT26 (1Q: 14:31) Brian Westbrook ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Watson |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | --- | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| --- | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | --- |
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3-10-PIT25 (1Q: 13:47) Jay Cutler scrambled for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman and assisted by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB S.Wilson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-PIT25 (1Q: 13:08) Al Oscarson punted 44 yards. Malcolm Kelly returned the kick 7 yards to the HOU38. Tackled by Roderick Coleman. |
1-10-HOU38 (1Q: 12:57) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 14 yards. Tackled by S Chris Horton. Austin gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Merritt | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT48 (1Q: 12:31) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Todd Heap. S Michael Huff defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT48 (1Q: 12:23) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Roderick Coleman, assisted by DT Johnny Jolly.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Anderson |
| +++ | WILB M.Merritt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Spy | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-PIT47 (1Q: 11:57) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ahmad Carroll, assisted by S Michael Hawkins.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Blackwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Haralson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Merritt | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB A.Carroll | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS C.Horton | Short Zone | --- | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-3-PIT41 (1Q: 11:22) Dustin Colquitt punted 41 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 11:15) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Teddy Lehman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | --- | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-PIT23 (1Q: 10:37) Jay Cutler pass completed to TE Ben Watson for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. Watson gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT35 (1Q: 10:10) Brian Westbrook ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Watson |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Spy | --- | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | --- | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | WLB I.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | --- |
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2-10-PIT35 (1Q: 09:28) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Calvin Johnson for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Teddy Lehman. Johnson gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU49 (1Q: 08:59) Jay Cutler kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Dan Bazuin, assisted by CB Patrick Surtain. Key block delivered by Victor Rogers.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | --- | | TE B.Watson |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook |
| +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-HOU44 (1Q: 08:20) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Dave Tollefson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Watson |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-HOU44 (1Q: 07:52) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Malcom Floyd. ILB Chase Blackburn simply tossed Victor Rogers aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| --- | LCB S.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| --- | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-HOU44 (1Q: 07:46) Al Oscarson punted 33 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU11. |
1-10-HOU11 (1Q: 07:36) Play-Action. Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brian Leonard. OLB Tim Dobbins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU11 (1Q: 07:30) Play-Action. Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Brian Leonard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Joey Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 3-3-HOU18 (1Q: 07:06) PENALTY: T Jammal Brown of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-8-HOU13 (1Q: 06:59) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 8 yards. Tackled by S Michael Hawkins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Houston's Todd Heap was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Blackwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE P.Haralson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Merritt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB A.Carroll | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS C.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU21 (1Q: 06:21) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 17 yards. Tackled by CB William Gay. Meachem gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU38 (1Q: 05:42) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 22 yards. Tackled by S Joey Thomas. Heap gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT40 (1Q: 05:01) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 28 yards. Tackled by OLB Tim Dobbins. Austin gained 19 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Double TE | --- | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB M.Merritt | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Blitz Passer | --- | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT12 (1Q: 04:30) Maurice Jones-Drew ran a trap outside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| --- | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB M.Merritt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-PIT12 (1Q: 04:06) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Tim Dobbins, assisted by CB Jacques Reeves. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SILB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | Double TE | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-PIT10 (1Q: 03:24) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Billy Miller for 0 yards. Tackled by S Michael Hawkins.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT N.Blackwell | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Haralson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SILB M.Merritt | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | --- | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB A.Carroll | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-PIT10 (1Q: 02:38) Sebastian Janikowski attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 3, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 02:32) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 53 yards from the HOU35. Jacques Reeves returned the ball 33 yards to the PIT45. Tackled by Rogers Beckett. |
1-10-PIT45 (1Q: 02:08) Brian Westbrook ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Tank Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Watson |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-PIT49 (1Q: 01:27) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brian Westbrook. S Roy Williams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | WLB I.Reese | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-PIT49 (1Q: 01:20) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Grady Dux. OLB Teddy Lehman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Evans | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | WLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-PIT49 (1Q: 01:15) Al Oscarson punted 33 yards. Malcolm Kelly called for a fair catch at the HOU18. |
1-10-HOU18 (1Q: 01:07) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Adam Hayward.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-HOU26 (1Q: 00:24) Brian Leonard ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Atiyyah Ellison, assisted by DT Johnny Jolly. Key block delivered by Damien Buchholz.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB A.Hayward | In Box | --- | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-HOU28 (2Q: 15:00) Brian Leonard ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Michael Huff, assisted by OLB Tim Dobbins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| --- | NB W.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-HOU30 (2Q: 14:20) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jacques Reeves.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT N.Blackwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Haralson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Bess | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB W.Gay | Bump and Run | --- | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB A.Carroll | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | DB M.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-HOU35 (2Q: 13:50) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Adam Hayward.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Peterson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Haralson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Merritt | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB A.Carroll | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU45 (2Q: 13:12) MJD Jones-Drew ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly, assisted by DE Atiyyah Ellison.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB M.Merritt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Spy | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS A.Carroll | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-HOU47 (2Q: 12:35) Brian Leonard ran inside the left guard for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Tim Dobbins, assisted by OLB Adam Hayward. Key block delivered by Damien Buchholz.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | --- | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | --- | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT34 (2Q: 11:52) Mark Brunell sacked by DE Atiyyah Ellison and DT Johnny Jolly for a loss of 1 yard. Sack allowed by Brian Leonard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Protect | --- | SILB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | WLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB A.Carroll | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| --- | NB W.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| --- | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-PIT35 (2Q: 11:15) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Robert Meachem. S Michael Hawkins knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-PIT35 (2Q: 11:08) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jason Hill. DE Atiyyah Ellison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Haralson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB M.Merritt | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB A.Carroll | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS C.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-PIT35 (2Q: 10:57) Sebastian Janikowski attempted a 52 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. The holder did not do a very good job of getting the ball down in time. |
1-10-PIT42 (2Q: 10:50) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Heath Evans. DT Tank Johnson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Evans | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | WLB I.Reese | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT42 (2Q: 10:44) Play-Action. Jay Cutler scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Evans | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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1-10-HOU48 (2Q: 10:09) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Calvin Johnson for 43 yards. Tackled by OLB Adalius Thomas. Johnson gained 43 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-5-HOU05 (2Q: 09:40) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch, assisted by S Roy Williams. ILB H.B. Blades crushed Ben Watson to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Watson |
| --- | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | WLB I.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-HOU06 (2Q: 09:00) Musa Smith ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Dave Tollefson, assisted by DT Tank Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | --- | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-HOU03 (2Q: 08:22) Jay Cutler pass was intended for WR Josh Cribbs and was intercepted by S Roy Williams at the HOU03. Tackled by Josh Cribbs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| --- | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB S.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU03 (2Q: 08:09) Brian Leonard ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Joey Thomas, assisted by DE Atiyyah Ellison. Houston's Chris Denman was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Denman |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU04 (2Q: 07:47) Brian Leonard ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Joey Thomas, assisted by ILB Tedy Bruschi. Key block delivered by Ben Sobieski.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-HOU12 (2Q: 07:15) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Adam Hayward, assisted by ILB Johnathan Leroy. Key block delivered by Jammal Brown.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Spy | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB M.Merritt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | --- | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB A.Carroll | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU16 (2Q: 06:33) Mark Brunell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Robert Meachem.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB A.Carroll | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU16 (2Q: 06:29) Brian Leonard ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Johnathan Leroy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-HOU17 (2Q: 05:47) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Jason Hill for 32 yards. Tackled by CB Ahmad Carroll.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT N.Blackwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Haralson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB M.Merritt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB A.Carroll | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS C.Horton | Short Zone | --- | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU49 (2Q: 05:00) Maurice Jones-Drew ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Kenny Peterson. PENALTY: ILB Marcus Merritt of Pittsburgh was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB M.Merritt | In Box | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| --- | SS J.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| --- | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-PIT32 (2Q: 04:54) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Jonah Conger, assisted by DT Johnny Jolly.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Spy | +++ | | FB D.Anderson |
| +++ | WILB M.Merritt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-PIT31 (2Q: 04:26) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Tim Dobbins, assisted by ILB Roderick Coleman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | --- | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB M.Merritt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| --- | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-PIT25 (2Q: 03:48) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Tim Dobbins, assisted by CB Jacques Reeves.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB M.Merritt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | --- | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT10 (2Q: 03:30) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Johnathan Leroy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-PIT01 (2Q: 03:15) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Jason Hill for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 9, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Dobbins | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Leonard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Merritt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WILB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | WLB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | LCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | RCB J.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | SS C.Horton | Bump and Run | --- |
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| (2Q: 03:15) Extra point by Sebastian Janikowski was good. Houston 10, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (2Q: 03:04) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 03:04) Play-Action. Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 9 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | WLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-PIT34 (2Q: 02:46) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn, assisted by DE Dave Tollefson. Key block delivered by Manuel Ramirez.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Watson |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | --- | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT39 (2Q: 02:26) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Calvin Johnson for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-12-PIT37 (2Q: 02:02) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Musa Smith. OLB Ike Reese hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Evans | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-12-PIT37 (2Q: 01:53) Jay Cutler pass completed to TE Ben Watson for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Roy Williams. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB S.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT50 (2Q: 01:42) Jay Cutler pass completed to RB Musa Smith for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB H.Blades | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Evans | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | --- | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU44 (2Q: 01:27) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brian Westbrook. CB Terence Newman defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Evans | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU44 (2Q: 01:19) Jay Cutler pass completed to TE Ben Watson for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn, assisted by S Roy Williams. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB S.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB R.Beckett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 00:57) Jay Cutler pass completed to FB Heath Evans for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Teddy Lehman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Floyd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Evans | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| --- | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB S.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-5-HOU32 (2Q: 00:46) Jay Cutler pass completed to TE Jabari Holloway for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Bloom. Holloway gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | WLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
3-3-HOU30 (2Q: 00:36) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Megatron Johnson. S Roy Williams knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB S.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-HOU30 (2Q: 00:29) David Akers attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 10, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (2Q: 00:23) David Akers kicked off 57 yards from the PIT35. Jason Hill returned the ball 28 yards to the HOU36. Tackled by Heath Evans. |
1-10-HOU36 (2Q: 00:16) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Todd Heap. OLB Adam Hayward hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB A.Carroll | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU36 (2Q: 00:06) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Roderick Coleman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Ellison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) David Akers kicked off 69 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 15:00) Mark Brunell pass was dropped by TE Todd Heap. Houston's Jammal Brown was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Leonard | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Bruschi | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| --- | NB W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU25 (3Q: 14:54) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Johnathan Leroy, assisted by S Michael Huff.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | --- | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU26 (3Q: 14:19) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Jason Hill for 40 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB William Gay.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Blackwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Haralson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Merritt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | --- | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB A.Carroll | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS C.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT34 (3Q: 13:44) Brian Leonard ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ahmad Carroll. CB Jacques Reeves knocked down Jammal Brown to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB A.Carroll | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT31 (3Q: 13:01) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Johnathan Leroy, assisted by CB William Gay. PENALTY: ILB Roderick Coleman of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Protect | --- | SILB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-PIT26 (3Q: 12:52) Mark Brunell pass was dropped by WR Robert Meachem. PENALTY: T Jammal Brown of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| --- | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-12-PIT36 (3Q: 12:46) MJD Jones-Drew ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly, assisted by ILB Johnathan Leroy.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Anderson |
| +++ | WILB M.Merritt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| --- | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-PIT35 (3Q: 12:20) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Billy Miller. OLB Tim Dobbins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | --- | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB M.Merritt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-PIT35 (3Q: 12:12) Sebastian Janikowski attempted a 52 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. The holder did not do a very good job of getting the ball down in time. |
1-10-PIT42 (3Q: 12:06) Play-Action. Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Megatron Johnson. CB Terence Newman defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | WLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT42 (3Q: 12:02) Jay Cutler pass completed to TE Jabari Holloway for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Bloom. Holloway gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | WLB I.Reese | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-2-PIT50 (3Q: 11:32) Jay Cutler pass completed to FB Heath Evans for 6 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB H.Evans | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | WLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Beckett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU44 (3Q: 11:06) Jay Cutler kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn, assisted by ILB H.B. Blades. ILB Chase Blackburn crushed Victor Rogers to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Watson |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Lehman | In Box | --- | | RB B.Westbrook |
| +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| --- | WLB I.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU45 (3Q: 10:40) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Watson |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-HOU46 (3Q: 10:06) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Malcom Floyd. DE Dan Bazuin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB S.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-HOU46 (3Q: 09:56) Al Oscarson punted 46 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 09:50) Brian Leonard ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly, assisted by DE Atiyyah Ellison.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| --- | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB A.Carroll | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-HOU22 (3Q: 09:23) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Miles Austin. ILB Roderick Coleman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Merritt | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | WLB J.Conger | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| --- | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-HOU22 (3Q: 09:17) Mark Brunell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Robert Meachem.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE P.Haralson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Merritt | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB A.Carroll | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS C.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-HOU22 (3Q: 09:10) Dustin Colquitt punted 45 yards. Calvin Johnson returned the kick 8 yards to the PIT41. Tackled by Patrick Surtain. |
1-10-PIT41 (3Q: 09:03) Jay Cutler kept the ball, running around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Teddy Lehman.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith |
| +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Evans |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-PIT40 (3Q: 08:37) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Terence Newman, assisted by S Roy Williams. PENALTY: DT Tank Johnson of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Watson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT45 (3Q: 08:27) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Malcom Floyd. CB Terence Newman defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-PIT45 (3Q: 08:15) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. PENALTY: DE Jimmy Kennedy of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB S.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-PIT50 (3Q: 08:06) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Calvin Johnson. S Bhawon Jue defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Blackburn | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB I.Reese | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Beckett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-PIT50 (3Q: 08:00) Al Oscarson punted 42 yards. Malcolm Kelly called for a fair catch at the HOU08. |
1-10-HOU08 (3Q: 07:51) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Brian Leonard for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Marcus Merritt.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Leonard | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Merritt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-HOU17 (3Q: 07:22) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right guard for 47 yards. Tackled by S Joey Thomas. Key block delivered by Casey Rabach.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | --- | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB M.Merritt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT36 (3Q: 06:43) Brian Leonard ran inside the left tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by S Michael Hawkins. Key block delivered by Casey Rabach.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Bruschi | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB A.Carroll | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-PIT20 (3Q: 06:16) Miles Austin ran a reverse around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Johnathan Leroy, assisted by DE Atiyyah Ellison. Key block delivered by Jammal Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard |
| +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB A.Carroll | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Out of Box | --- | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | --- | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT10 (3Q: 05:40) Mark Brunell scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Johnathan Leroy.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | --- | SILB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB M.Merritt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT05 (3Q: 04:55) Brian Leonard ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Tim Dobbins.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WILB M.Merritt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-PIT05 (3Q: 04:25) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Maurice Jones-Drew for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 16, Pittsburgh 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT N.Blackwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Haralson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Merritt | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Hill | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | --- | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB A.Carroll | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 04:25) Extra point by Sebastian Janikowski was good. Houston 17, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (3Q: 04:14) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. Jacques Reeves returned the ball 31 yards to the PIT23. Tackled by Billy Miller. |
1-10-PIT23 (3Q: 03:46) Brian Westbrook ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Adalius Thomas. Key block delivered by Manuel Ramirez.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Watson |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-PIT32 (3Q: 03:20) Musa Smith ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Teddy Lehman. Key block delivered by Rob Sims.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Watson |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | --- | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT36 (3Q: 02:35) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Tank Johnson. Key block delivered by Rob Sims.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Watson |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-2-PIT44 (3Q: 01:56) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Dave Tollefson, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn. Key block delivered by Ryan Clady.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Watson |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | --- | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT48 (3Q: 01:35) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jabari Holloway. ILB H.B. Blades defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT48 (3Q: 01:29) Brian Westbrook ran inside the left guard for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Tank Johnson, assisted by OLB Adalius Thomas. Key block delivered by Manuel Ramirez.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Watson |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU40 (3Q: 00:55) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Cribbs. OLB Adalius Thomas defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB S.Wilson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU40 (3Q: 00:51) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB H.Blades | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU26 (3Q: 00:10) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Malcom Floyd for 26 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Floyd gained 23 yards after the catch. Houston 17, Pittsburgh 9
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS S.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 00:10) Extra point by David Akers was good. Houston 17, Pittsburgh 10 |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| (4Q: 15:00) David Akers kicked off 62 yards from the PIT35. Miles Austin returned the ball 26 yards to the HOU29. Tackled by Roderick Coleman. |
1-10-HOU29 (4Q: 14:27) Brian Leonard ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Joey Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| --- | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-HOU25 (4Q: 13:59) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Brian Leonard for 4 yards. Tackled by CB William Gay, assisted by OLB Tim Dobbins. Leonard gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| --- | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-10-HOU29 (4Q: 13:28) Mark Brunell scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Marcus Merritt and assisted by OLB Adam Hayward.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT N.Blackwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE P.Haralson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB M.Merritt | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB R.Coleman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB A.Carroll | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS C.Horton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-HOU38 (4Q: 12:48) Dustin Colquitt punted 57 yards. Megatron Johnson returned the kick 10 yards to the PIT15. Tackled by Teddy Lehman. |
1-10-PIT15 (4Q: 12:41) Brian Westbrook ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Teddy Lehman, assisted by DT Alan Branch. Key block delivered by Victor Rogers.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | TE B.Watson |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Holloway |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | WLB I.Reese | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT21 (4Q: 12:03) Brian Westbrook ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Watson |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT21 (4Q: 11:35) Play-Action. Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 31 yards. Tackled by S Rogers Beckett. Cribbs gained 17 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU48 (4Q: 10:52) Jay Cutler sacked by OLB Ike Reese for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Ryan Clady. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Rogers Beckett for 10 yards to the PIT35.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Dux | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB H.Evans | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| --- | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| --- | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT35 (4Q: 10:39) Play-Action. Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jason Hill. S Michael Hawkins defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT35 (4Q: 10:29) Play-Action. Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brian Leonard. ILB Roderick Coleman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | LCB J.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB A.Carroll | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT35 (4Q: 10:22) Mark Brunell scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Chris Horton.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Merritt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| --- | SS J.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-PIT32 (4Q: 09:36) Sebastian Janikowski attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 20, Pittsburgh 10 |
| (4Q: 09:30) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 09:30) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Cribbs. ILB H.B. Blades defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Evans | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| --- | WLB I.Reese | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT25 (4Q: 09:24) Play-Action. Jay Cutler pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Josh Cribbs.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB H.Evans | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | WLB I.Reese | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB S.Wilson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT25 (4Q: 09:17) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ben Watson. DE Jimmy Kennedy drove right through Victor Rogers to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| --- | LCB S.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-PIT25 (4Q: 09:10) Al Oscarson punted 46 yards. Malcolm Kelly returned the kick 13 yards to the HOU42. Tackled by Roderick Coleman. |
1-10-HOU42 (4Q: 09:02) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Todd Heap. DE Kenny Peterson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: OLB Jonah Conger of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT N.Blackwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Bess | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB W.Gay | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB A.Carroll | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | DB M.Hawkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU47 (4Q: 08:55) Play-Action. Mark Brunell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Todd Heap.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU47 (4Q: 08:47) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Johnathan Leroy. Meachem gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Hayward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | --- | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB M.Huff | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS A.Carroll | Double TE | +++ |
|
3-2-PIT45 (4Q: 08:12) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brian Leonard. ILB Roderick Coleman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Ellison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB A.Hayward | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Merritt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Conger | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB J.Reeves | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB A.Carroll | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-PIT45 (4Q: 08:05) Dustin Colquitt punted 45 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 07:59) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Calvin Johnson for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB H.Blades | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-PIT19 (4Q: 07:24) Jay Cutler pass completed to FB Heath Evans for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Teddy Lehman, assisted by S Rogers Beckett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: CB Terence Newman of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB H.Evans | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | WLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | --- | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT24 (4Q: 07:18) Brian Westbrook ran around right end for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Watson |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | --- | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT24 (4Q: 06:43) Jay Cutler pass completed to TE Jabari Holloway for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ike Reese, assisted by OLB Teddy Lehman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Protect | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | WLB I.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB S.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT27 (4Q: 06:09) Jay Cutler pass completed to FB Heath Evans for 5 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. Evans gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Evans | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | WLB I.Reese | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-2-PIT32 (4Q: 05:46) Jay Cutler pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Calvin Johnson. DE Jimmy Kennedy blocked the pass. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Protect | --- | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Blades | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | LCB I.Reese | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Beckett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT32 (4Q: 05:38) Brian Leonard ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Johnathan Leroy, assisted by OLB Adam Hayward. Key block delivered by Damien Buchholz.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Peterson | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-3-PIT25 (4Q: 04:55) Brian Leonard ran around right end for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Johnathan Leroy, assisted by DT Johnny Jolly. Key block delivered by Casey Rabach.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | In Box | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | --- | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB A.Carroll | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | --- | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT21 (4Q: 04:44) Brian Leonard ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jacques Reeves. Key block delivered by Damien Buchholz.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS A.Carroll | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT15 (4Q: 03:59) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Roderick Coleman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB M.Merritt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| --- | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| --- | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-PIT13 (4Q: 03:13) Brian Leonard ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Joey Thomas. Key block delivered by Jammal Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB M.Merritt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Conger | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB A.Carroll | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-9-PIT09 (4Q: 02:30) MJD Jones-Drew ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly. OLB Jonah Conger knocked down Damien Buchholz to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB M.Merritt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-9-PIT09 (4Q: 02:18) Brian Leonard ran around right end for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Casey Rabach. PENALTY: G Biff Tanner of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| --- | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-19-PIT19 (4Q: 02:08) Brian Leonard ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Tim Dobbins, assisted by S Michael Huff.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE R.Coleman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Leroy | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB T.Dobbins | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB W.Gay | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Huff | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-13-PIT13 (4Q: 02:00) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Nathan Blackwell, assisted by DE Parys Haralson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE A.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT N.Blackwell | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE P.Haralson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB A.Hayward | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Merritt | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB J.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Hawkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| --- | NB A.Carroll | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS W.Gay | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 4-12-PIT12 (4Q: 01:48) Sebastian Janikowski attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 23, Pittsburgh 10 |
| (4Q: 01:41) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 01:41) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Calvin Johnson for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Teddy Lehman. Johnson gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | --- | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | DB P.Surtain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT39 (4Q: 01:23) Jay Cutler pass completed to WR Calvin Johnson for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Surtain. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Smith | Protect | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | DB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-5-PIT44 (4Q: 01:00) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ben Watson. DE Jimmy Kennedy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB B.Westbrook | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB I.Reese | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE J.Holloway | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | DB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 3-5-PIT44 (4Q: 00:52) PENALTY: C Geoff Hangartner of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
3-10-PIT39 (4Q: 00:52) Jay Cutler sacked by DE Dave Tollefson and DE Jimmy Kennedy for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Musa Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Protect | --- | WLB I.Reese | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| +++ | RCB S.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| --- | DB P.Surtain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
4-15-PIT34 (4Q: 00:40) Jay Cutler pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Calvin Johnson. CB Jeremy Bloom defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Cutler |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Watson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Johnson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Lehman | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB I.Reese | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Floyd | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT V.Rogers |
| --- | RCB S.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | NB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Hangartner |
| +++ | DB R.Beckett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT R.Clady |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-PIT34 (4Q: 00:36) Mark Brunell dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: Houston Texans 23, Pittsburgh Steelers 10 |