| Played in Denver, CO, weather: 53 degrees, fair, 9 mph wind. |
| Denver won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 66 yards from the HOU35. Sawyer McNeil returned the ball 26 yards to the DEN25. Tackled by Brian Leonard. |
1-10-DEN25 (1Q: 14:34) Elias Marchant ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-DEN25 (1Q: 14:02) Kevin Daft pass completed to TE LeBron James for 25 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. James gained 17 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN50 (1Q: 13:32) Elias Marchant ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Adalius Thomas, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-HOU46 (1Q: 12:51) Leon Washington ran inside the left guard for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Teddy Lehman, assisted by S Roy Williams. Key block delivered by Alge Crumpler.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | Spy | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | --- | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU33 (1Q: 12:26) Elias Marchant ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by DE Dave Tollefson. Key block delivered by Dan Buenning.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | --- | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | --- | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU23 (1Q: 11:54) Elias Marchant ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Albert Haynesworth. Key block delivered by Will Whittcker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | --- |
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2-4-HOU17 (1Q: 11:18) Elias Marchant ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-HOU16 (1Q: 10:54) Kevin Daft pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.James | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU10 (1Q: 10:24) Leon Washington ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Dave Tollefson. Key block delivered by Jordan Gross.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Anthony |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) B.Berrian |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | DB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-HOU05 (1Q: 09:42) Elias Marchant ran around the left tackle for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig. PENALTY: C Justin Hartwig of Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-15-HOU15 (1Q: 09:32) Elias Marchant ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-HOU09 (1Q: 08:53) Kevin Daft pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Colston gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Denver 6, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Anthony | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 08:53) Extra point by Vince Joseph was good. Denver 7, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 08:47) Vince Joseph kicked off 60 yards from the DEN35. Jason Hill returned the ball 32 yards to the HOU37. Tackled by Matt Forte. |
1-10-HOU37 (1Q: 08:12) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Maurice Jones-Drew for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Jones-Drew gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Lyman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Double TE | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-HOU45 (1Q: 07:41) Brian Leonard ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. Key block delivered by Casey Rabach.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | --- | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU48 (1Q: 07:02) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Brian Leonard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande, assisted by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Leonard gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-DEN46 (1Q: 06:34) Brian Leonard ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-DEN44 (1Q: 06:11) Brian Leonard ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Menson Holloway. Key block delivered by Jammal Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB T.Marshall | In Box | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Donnelly | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-DEN42 (1Q: 05:35) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Chase Lyman for 36 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey. Lyman gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Leonard | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-6-DEN06 (1Q: 05:05) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-DEN01 (1Q: 04:35) Brian Leonard ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey, assisted by DT Sedrick Ellis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | SILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WILB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | WLB L.Sheppard | In Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | In Box | +++ |
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3-1-DEN01 (1Q: 04:01) Mark Brunell pass was dropped by RB Brian Leonard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Banta-Cain | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | NB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WILB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | WLB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | LCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB M.Maxey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-1-DEN01 (1Q: 03:55) Sebastian Janikowski attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 7, Houston 3 |
| (1Q: 03:49) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 53 yards from the HOU35. Sawyer McNeil returned the ball 38 yards to the DEN50. Tackled by Patrick Surtain. |
| 1-10-DEN50 (1Q: 03:15) PENALTY: WR Marques Colston of Denver was called for a False Start. |
1-15-DEN45 (1Q: 03:05) Kevin Daft pass completed to RB Elias Marchant for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch, assisted by CB Patrick Surtain.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-4-HOU44 (1Q: 02:39) PENALTY: T Eric Winston of Denver was called for a False Start. |
2-9-HOU49 (1Q: 02:29) Kevin Daft pass completed to TE LeBron James for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Adalius Thomas. James gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | --- | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU37 (1Q: 02:00) Elias Marchant ran around right end for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU37 (1Q: 01:30) Kevin Daft pass completed to WR Bernard Berrian for 28 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. Berrian gained 30 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-9-HOU09 (1Q: 00:57) Elias Marchant ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Alan Branch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU08 (1Q: 00:12) Leon Washington ran inside the right guard for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig. Denver 13, Houston 3
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Anthony |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) B.Berrian |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 00:12) Extra point by Vince Joseph was good. Denver 14, Houston 3 |
| (1Q: 00:02) Vince Joseph kicked off 71 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 00:02) Brian Leonard ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil. Key block delivered by Casey Rabach.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-1-HOU34 (2Q: 15:00) Mark Brunell sacked by DT Sedrick Ellis and OLB Tully Banta-Cain for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Damien Buchholz. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Sedrick Ellis on the HOU30.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU30 (2Q: 14:44) Kevin Daft pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 30 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Colston gained 24 yards after the catch. Denver 20, Houston 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 14:44) Extra point by Vince Joseph was good. Denver 21, Houston 3 |
| (2Q: 14:31) Vince Joseph kicked off 51 yards from the DEN35. Miles Austin returned the ball 25 yards to the HOU39. Tackled by Sedrick Ellis. |
1-10-HOU39 (2Q: 13:58) Maurice Jones-Drew ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU41 (2Q: 13:15) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Chase Lyman for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Lyman gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: T Ben Sobieski of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| --- | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-18-HOU31 (2Q: 13:08) Mark Brunell sacked by OLB Tully Banta-Cain for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Jammal Brown. PENALTY: G Damien Buchholz of Houston was called for an Illegal Shift. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB S.Morris | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | WLB C.Session | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-23-HOU26 (2Q: 12:53) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB MJD Jones-Drew for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Session | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-19-HOU30 (2Q: 12:22) Dustin Colquitt punted 40 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick 5 yards to the DEN35. Tackled by Patrick Surtain. Denver's Michael Waddell was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious clavicle injury. |
1-10-DEN35 (2Q: 12:15) Elias Marchant ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by DE Albert Haynesworth. Key block delivered by Eric Winston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | --- | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | SLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-DEN40 (2Q: 11:50) Elias Marchant ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| --- | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| --- | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-DEN36 (2Q: 11:06) Kevin Daft pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Alge Crumpler. DE Albert Haynesworth drove right through Will Whittcker to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-DEN36 (2Q: 10:59) Arturo de le Rosa punted 57 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU07. |
1-10-HOU07 (2Q: 10:51) Deon Anderson ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Darryl Tapp. OLB Tully Banta-Cain knocked down Jammal Brown to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | --- | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew |
| +++ | SILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Ball Carrier | --- | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU10 (2Q: 10:18) Brian Leonard ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson, assisted by DE Darryl Tapp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU15 (2Q: 09:33) MJD Jones-Drew ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall, assisted by DE Darryl Tapp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | --- | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Woolfork | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-2-HOU15 (2Q: 09:00) Dustin Colquitt punted 51 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick -1 yards to the DEN33. Tackled by Matt Kranchick. |
1-10-DEN33 (2Q: 08:53) Leon Washington ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Roy Williams. PENALTY: T Will Whittcker of Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-20-DEN23 (2Q: 08:46) PENALTY: G Dan Buenning of Denver was called for a False Start. |
1-25-DEN18 (2Q: 08:39) Elias Marchant ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Berrian |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-20-DEN23 (2Q: 07:56) Elias Marchant ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | SLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-24-DEN19 (2Q: 07:19) Kevin Daft pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 8 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by DE Albert Haynesworth. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: T Eric Winston of Denver was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| 4-16-DEN27 (2Q: 07:12) Arturo de le Rosa punted 58 yards. Sammy Morris returned the kick 10 yards to the HOU25. Tackled by Sedrick Ellis. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 07:04) MJD Jones-Drew ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| --- | RDE M.Holloway | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU28 (2Q: 06:41) MJD Jones-Drew ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Sedrick Ellis, assisted by ILB Torrance Marshall.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Anderson |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| --- | SS J.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU28 (2Q: 06:19) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil. Austin gained 8 yards after the catch. PENALTY: DE Menson Holloway of Denver was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT M.Kelly | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Session | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Bess | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU42 (2Q: 06:12) Mark Brunell sacked by OLB Tully Banta-Cain for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Ben Sobieski.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | --- | SILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | WLB C.Donnelly | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| --- | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-16-HOU36 (2Q: 05:44) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Billy Miller. OLB Tully Banta-Cain hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-HOU36 (2Q: 05:35) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Clint Session.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB C.Session | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Bess | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB A.Woolfork | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-HOU46 (2Q: 05:04) Dustin Colquitt punted 50 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick 19 yards to the DEN23. Tackled by James Marten. |
1-10-DEN23 (2Q: 04:55) Kevin Daft pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. Colston gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Anthony | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN45 (2Q: 04:29) Kevin Daft pass completed to WR Bernard Berrian for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Anthony | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-HOU47 (2Q: 04:04) Kevin Daft pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 19 yards. Tackled by DT Tank Johnson. Colston gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.James | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Man-to-Man | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Spy on QB | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU28 (2Q: 03:45) Kevin Daft pass completed to WR Reidel Anthony for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Anthony gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU12 (2Q: 03:21) Kevin Daft sacked by DE Albert Haynesworth for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Eric Winston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-13-HOU15 (2Q: 02:54) Kevin Daft pass completed to RB Elias Marchant for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-HOU12 (2Q: 02:32) Kevin Daft pass completed to FB Thomas Tapeh for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-10-HOU12 (2Q: 02:00) Vince Joseph attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 24, Houston 3 |
| (2Q: 01:55) Vince Joseph kicked off 70 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 01:55) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB MJD Jones-Drew for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell. Jones-Drew gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | --- | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-HOU32 (2Q: 01:31) Mark Brunell kept the ball, running a counterplay inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Cory Redding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard |
| +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU28 (2Q: 01:11) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Maurice Jones-Drew. CB Lito Sheppard defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Session | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| --- | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-HOU28 (2Q: 01:05) Dustin Colquitt punted 49 yards. Leon Washington returned the kick 7 yards to the DEN30. Tackled by Patrick Surtain. |
1-10-DEN30 (2Q: 00:57) Kevin Daft pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marques Colston. DT Alan Branch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB P.Surtain | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN30 (2Q: 00:52) Elias Marchant ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn, assisted by DE Dave Tollefson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | SLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-13-DEN27 (2Q: 00:30) Kevin Daft pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Marques Colston. DE Albert Haynesworth blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Anthony | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-DEN27 (2Q: 00:23) Arturo de le Rosa punted 58 yards. Sammy Morris returned the kick 15 yards to the HOU30. Tackled by Dan Buenning. |
1-10-HOU30 (2Q: 00:12) MJD Jones-Drew ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS J.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Vince Joseph kicked off 58 yards from the DEN35. Jason Hill returned the ball 22 yards to the HOU29. Tackled by LeRon McCoy. |
1-10-HOU29 (3Q: 14:18) Maurice Jones-Drew ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Shaun Rogers.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU30 (3Q: 13:41) Mark Brunell pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Sammy Morris. DE Darryl Tapp blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Morris | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU30 (3Q: 13:36) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 40 yards. Tackled by S Madieu Williams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Meachem gained 33 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Session | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Bess | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB A.Woolfork | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN30 (3Q: 12:49) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Brian Leonard for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Leonard gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | --- | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN18 (3Q: 12:03) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-DEN17 (3Q: 11:28) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brian Leonard. CB Ronald Bartell defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-DEN17 (3Q: 11:22) Mark Brunell scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by S Madieu Williams. PENALTY: CB Sawyer McNeil of Denver was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB C.Session | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Bess | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Short Zone | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-4-DEN04 (3Q: 11:13) Play-Action. Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Billy Miller for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 24, Houston 9
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Leonard | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | --- | | TE B.Miller | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (3Q: 11:13) Extra point by Sebastian Janikowski was good. Denver 24, Houston 10 |
| (3Q: 11:07) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 65 yards from the HOU35. Sawyer McNeil returned the ball 37 yards to the DEN37. Tackled by Patrick Surtain. |
1-10-DEN37 (3Q: 10:41) Kevin Daft pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 22 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn. Colston gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Denver's Leon Washington was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB L.Washington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Man-to-Man | --- | | FB T.Tapeh | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU41 (3Q: 10:15) Reidel Anthony ran a reverse around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Key block delivered by Will Whittcker. Whittcker ran over Patrick Surtain to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant |
| +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-HOU31 (3Q: 09:39) Matt Forte ran inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades, assisted by DE Jimmy Kennedy. Key block delivered by Thomas Tapeh.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Boss |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | --- | | RB M.Forte | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | --- | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU21 (3Q: 09:11) Elias Marchant ran around left end for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. Key block delivered by Eric Winston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | --- | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-2-HOU02 (3Q: 08:27) Matt Forte ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian |
| +++ | SLB D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Forte | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | WILB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB T.Lehman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-HOU03 (3Q: 07:51) Elias Marchant ran around left end for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Teddy Lehman, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| --- | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU07 (3Q: 07:14) Kevin Daft pass was dropped by WR Marques Colston. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Forte | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-HOU07 (3Q: 07:07) Vince Joseph attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 27, Houston 10 |
| (3Q: 06:59) Vince Joseph kicked off 73 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 06:59) MJD Jones-Drew ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Houston's Todd Heap was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-HOU22 (3Q: 06:23) Play-Action. Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Austin gained 23 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Bump and Run | --- | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU44 (3Q: 05:49) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Miles Austin. DE Cory Redding simply tossed Deon Anderson aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Austin | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | --- | SILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Protect | --- | WILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU44 (3Q: 05:38) Mark Brunell pass completed to FB Deon Anderson for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Bartell, assisted by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-HOU43 (3Q: 05:09) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Maurice Jones-Drew. DE Menson Holloway hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB C.Session | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| --- | SS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| --- | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-HOU43 (3Q: 04:59) Dustin Colquitt punted 55 yards. Marques Colston returned the kick 7 yards to the DEN09. Tackled by Patrick Surtain. |
1-10-DEN09 (3Q: 04:51) Matt Forte ran around left end for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Teddy Lehman. Key block delivered by Eric Winston. Winston ran over Tank Johnson to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | --- | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) B.Berrian |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Forte | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-DEN23 (3Q: 04:14) Kevin Daft pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Marques Colston. DE Dave Tollefson blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB M.Forte | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB H.Blades | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DEN23 (3Q: 04:07) Kevin Daft pass completed to FB Thomas Tapeh for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by S Roy Williams. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB M.Forte | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-DEN30 (3Q: 03:37) Matt Forte ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Forte | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-2-DEN31 (3Q: 03:08) Arturo de le Rosa punted 55 yards. Sammy Morris returned the kick 11 yards to the HOU25. Tackled by Matt Forte. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 03:01) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB MJD Jones-Drew for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil. Jones-Drew gained 23 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Session | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Bess | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB A.Woolfork | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN50 (3Q: 02:17) Mark Brunell kept the ball, running around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard |
| +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-DEN50 (3Q: 01:45) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brian Leonard. OLB Chet Donnelly hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-DEN50 (3Q: 01:38) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Matt Kranchick for -1 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Morris | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-HOU49 (3Q: 01:00) Dustin Colquitt punted 37 yards. Marques Colston called for a fair catch at the DEN14. |
1-10-DEN14 (3Q: 00:49) Kevin Daft pass completed to WR Marques Colston for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Albert Haynesworth. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Double X(SE) | --- | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-DEN13 (3Q: 00:27) Kevin Daft pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marques Colston. DE Albert Haynesworth hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB M.Forte | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | WLB T.Lehman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-11-DEN13 (3Q: 00:23) Kevin Daft pass completed to WR Bernard Berrian for 26 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. Berrian gained 20 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Anthony | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Forte | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-DEN39 (4Q: 15:00) Kevin Daft pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marques Colston. DT Alan Branch simply tossed Elias Marchant aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. PENALTY: CB Patrick Surtain of Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Protect | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Berrian | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | --- | | RG D.Buenning |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN44 (4Q: 14:54) Kevin Daft pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades, assisted by S Rogers Beckett. Colston gained 21 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Forte | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU36 (4Q: 14:11) Kevin Daft pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 28 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. Colston gained 18 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Forte | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-8-HOU08 (4Q: 13:43) Elias Marchant ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Houston's Roy Williams was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor leg injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-HOU05 (4Q: 13:18) Elias Marchant ran around the left tackle for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Dan Buenning. Denver 33, Houston 10
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (4Q: 13:18) Extra point by Vince Joseph was good. Denver 34, Houston 10 |
| (4Q: 13:11) Vince Joseph kicked off 55 yards from the DEN35. Jason Hill returned the ball 19 yards to the HOU29. Tackled by Bernard Berrian. |
1-10-HOU29 (4Q: 12:34) Brian Leonard ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard, assisted by CB Sawyer McNeil. Key block delivered by Damien Buchholz.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | --- | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| --- | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU34 (4Q: 12:05) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Chase Lyman for 21 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey. Lyman gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Session | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Bess | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB A.Woolfork | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Short Zone | --- | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN45 (4Q: 11:19) Brian Leonard ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Sedrick Ellis, assisted by DE Darryl Tapp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-DEN41 (4Q: 10:45) Play-Action. Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 41 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Austin gained 42 yards after the catch. Denver 34, Houston 16
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Kranchick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 10:45) Mark Brunell passed to Chase Lyman for the successful two-point conversion. Denver 34, Houston 18 |
| (4Q: 10:27) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 53 yards from the HOU35. Sawyer McNeil returned the ball 41 yards to the HOU47. Tackled by Maurice Jones-Drew. |
1-10-HOU47 (4Q: 09:53) Kevin Daft pass completed to WR Marques Colston for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.James | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-11-HOU48 (4Q: 09:19) Kevin Daft sacked by DE Dave Tollefson for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Justin Hartwig. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Kevin Daft on the DEN48.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Forte | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-DEN48 (4Q: 08:51) Kevin Daft pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Matt Forte. DE Jimmy Kennedy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Forte | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-DEN48 (4Q: 08:45) Arturo de le Rosa punted 40 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU12. |
1-10-HOU12 (4Q: 08:36) Brian Leonard ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Terna Nande. Key block delivered by Damien Buchholz.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU22 (4Q: 08:09) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Torrance Marshall.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-HOU22 (4Q: 07:40) MJD Jones-Drew ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey, assisted by DT Sedrick Ellis.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Lyman |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick |
| +++ | WILB M.Warfield | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-HOU21 (4Q: 07:06) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Billy Miller. OLB Clint Session defended the pass. PENALTY: CB Lito Sheppard of Denver was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Session | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Bess | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB A.Woolfork | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN49 (4Q: 06:59) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Billy Miller for 15 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB M.Warfield | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB S.McNeil | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN34 (4Q: 06:30) Brian Leonard ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Chet Donnelly, assisted by S Marcus Maxey.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE D.Tapp | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Nande | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-DEN36 (4Q: 05:58) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Chase Lyman for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Sawyer McNeil. Denver's Ronald Bartell was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious head injury.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB R.Bartell | Blitz Passer | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN21 (4Q: 05:34) Mark Brunell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Chase Lyman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DEN21 (4Q: 05:28) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Billy Miller for 14 yards. Tackled by S Dexter Jackson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Miller gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Miller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-7-DEN07 (4Q: 05:05) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Billy Miller. S Marcus Maxey defended the pass. PENALTY: G Damien Buchholz of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | RCB J.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| --- | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-17-DEN17 (4Q: 04:59) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Chase Lyman for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Madieu Williams.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Session | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Bess | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB A.Woolfork | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-DEN02 (4Q: 04:49) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Maurice Jones-Drew for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Denver 34, Houston 24
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Redding | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Session | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Nande | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB T.Marshall | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB L.Sheppard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS A.Woolfork | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (4Q: 04:49) Mark Brunell passed to Chase Lyman for the successful two-point conversion. Denver 34, Houston 26 |
| (4Q: 04:42) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 60 yards from the HOU35. Reidel Anthony returned the ball 15 yards to the DEN20. Tackled by MJD Jones-Drew. |
1-10-DEN20 (4Q: 04:32) Kevin Daft pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marques Colston. DT Tank Johnson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Forte | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | --- | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN20 (4Q: 04:27) Kevin Daft pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 23 yards. Tackled by S Rogers Beckett, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn. Colston gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Colston | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.James | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Forte | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Double X(SE) | --- | | TE A.Crumpler | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN43 (4Q: 03:39) Elias Marchant ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch, assisted by CB Jeremy Bloom.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Anthony |
| +++ | SLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Marchant | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Gatski |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| --- | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-DEN39 (4Q: 02:55) Matt Forte ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by OLB Teddy Lehman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Forte | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
3-11-DEN42 (4Q: 02:46) Matt Forte ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by OLB Teddy Lehman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Forte | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Crumpler |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-9-DEN44 (4Q: 02:34) Arturo de le Rosa punted 55 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU01. |
1-10-HOU01 (4Q: 02:23) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Billy Miller. DT Sedrick Ellis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU01 (4Q: 02:13) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Billy Miller for 29 yards. Tackled by OLB Tully Banta-Cain. Miller gained 18 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Kranchick | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-HOU30 (4Q: 02:00) Mark Brunell pass was blocked at the line, intended for FB Deon Anderson. DE Darryl Tapp blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU30 (4Q: 01:55) Mark Brunell sacked by DE Menson Holloway for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Casey Rabach.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Nande | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB C.Donnelly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-18-HOU22 (4Q: 01:26) Mark Brunell pass was intended for TE Billy Miller and was intercepted by OLB Clint Session at the HOU37. Tackled by Miles Austin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Marshall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Session | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| --- | SS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| --- | FS J.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 01:17) Matt Forte ran around left end for 37 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Justin Hartwig. Denver 40, Houston 26
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Daft |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Colston |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.James |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Berrian |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Forte | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Tapeh |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | Spy | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Whittcker |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hartwig |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Buenning |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gross |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 01:17) Extra point by Vince Joseph was good. Denver 41, Houston 26 |
| (4Q: 00:57) Vince Joseph kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 00:57) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Billy Miller for 39 yards. Tackled by CB Lito Sheppard. Miller gained 33 yards after the catch. PENALTY: WR Robert Meachem of Houston was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB B.Leonard | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Session | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB A.Woolfork | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-15-HOU20 (4Q: 00:57) Mark Brunell pass was intended for TE Billy Miller and was intercepted by S Marcus Maxey at the HOU35. The interception was returned 35 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 47, Houston 26
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Session | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB A.Woolfork | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 00:57) Extra point by Vince Joseph was good. Denver 48, Houston 26 |
| (4Q: 00:47) Vince Joseph kicked off 62 yards from the DEN35. Jason Hill returned the ball 24 yards to the HOU27. Tackled by Matt Forte. |
1-10-HOU27 (4Q: 00:40) Mark Brunell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Miles Austin.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Session | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Bess | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | DB A.Woolfork | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU27 (4Q: 00:33) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Matt Kranchick. DE Menson Holloway hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Session | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS D.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU27 (4Q: 00:26) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chase Lyman. DT Sedrick Ellis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tapp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Session | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB A.Woolfork | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS M.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| --- | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-10-HOU27 (4Q: 00:20) Mark Brunell pass was intended for TE Matt Kranchick and was intercepted by CB Andre Woolfork at the HOU42. Tackled by Miles Austin.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE M.Holloway | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rogers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE C.Redding | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB T.Banta-Cain | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Session | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | LCB L.Sheppard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | RCB J.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | NB S.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB A.Woolfork | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| --- | SS M.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-HOU42 (4Q: 00:07) Duante Culpepper dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: Denver Broncos 48, Houston Texans 26 |