| Played in Detroit, MI, weather: 44 degrees, fair, 4 mph wind. |
| Detroit won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 72 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-DET25 (1Q: 15:00) Kolby Smith ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Martin |
| --- | WILB H.Blades | Spy | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-DET21 (1Q: 14:19) Brodie Croyle pass completed to RB Kolby Smith for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-11-DET24 (1Q: 13:43) Brodie Croyle scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Fason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-DET29 (1Q: 12:58) Donny Jones punted 45 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU26. |
1-10-HOU26 (1Q: 12:47) Mark Brunell pass was intended for TE Todd Heap and was intercepted by ILB Barrett Ruud at the HOU38. Tackled by Todd Heap.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT A.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE P.Kerney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Lyman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB K.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Protect | --- | WILB D.Vobora | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| --- | SS R.Nelson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU38 (1Q: 12:36) Kolby Smith ran a draw inside the left guard for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. Key block delivered by Dylan Gandy. PENALTY: OLB Adalius Thomas of Houston was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | --- | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU11 (1Q: 12:22) Brodie Croyle pass completed to WR James Jones for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Jones gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Detroit 6, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Bennett | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | --- |
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| (1Q: 12:22) Extra point by Dave Raymer was good. Detroit 7, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 12:16) Dave Raymer kicked off 55 yards from the DET35. Jason Hill returned the ball 46 yards to the DET44. Tackled by Jeff Webb. |
1-10-DET44 (1Q: 11:48) Brian Leonard ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Barrett Ruud, assisted by S Reggie Nelson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT A.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE P.Kerney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB D.Rossel | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-DET45 (1Q: 11:22) Mark Brunell sacked by DE Patrick Kerney for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Casey Rabach.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | NT A.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Kerney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Rossel | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB B.Ruud | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB J.Peppers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.McDonald | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| --- | SS R.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| --- | FS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-17-HOU49 (1Q: 11:00) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Maurice Jones-Drew. DT Winston Howard hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | NT W.Howard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Fox | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB B.Ruud | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Peppers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.McDonald | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS J.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS T.Branch | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| 4-17-HOU49 (1Q: 10:53) Dustin Colquitt punted 51 yards. Touchback. PENALTY: T James Marten of Houston was called for an Ineligible Man Downfield on the Punt. The penalty was declined. |
1-10-DET20 (1Q: 10:46) Kolby Smith ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Dave Tollefson, assisted by CB Jeremy Bloom.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | --- | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-DET23 (1Q: 10:02) Brodie Croyle pass completed to WR Ben Obomanu for 3 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-DET26 (1Q: 09:26) Brodie Croyle pass was intended for FB Ciatrick Fason and was intercepted by ILB Chase Blackburn at the DET32. The interception was returned 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Detroit 7, Houston 6
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Protect | --- | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Fason | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 09:26) Extra point by Sebastian Janikowski was good. Detroit 7, Houston 7 |
| (1Q: 09:15) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-DET25 (1Q: 09:15) Kolby Smith ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch, assisted by S Roy Williams. Key block delivered by Dylan Gandy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | --- | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-DET33 (1Q: 08:37) Kolby Smith ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 23 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. Key block delivered by Tyson Clabo.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Jones |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Curtis |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Martin |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | --- | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Spy | --- | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU44 (1Q: 07:59) Brodie Croyle sacked by ILB Chase Blackburn and DT Alan Branch for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by D'Brickashaw Ferguson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-16-DET50 (1Q: 07:19) Brodie Croyle pass completed to TE Martellus Bennett for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. Bennett gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | --- | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | --- |
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3-1-HOU35 (1Q: 06:33) Kolby Smith ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. Key block delivered by Tyson Clabo.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | --- | | TE T.Sheffler |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Bennett |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Davis |
| +++ | RDE D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Martin |
| +++ | SILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | WILB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | WLB J.Bloom | In Box | --- | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | SS R.Beckett | In Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU33 (1Q: 05:58) Kolby Smith ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Bloom. Key block delivered by Tyson Clabo.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Jones |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | --- | | RB K.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-HOU27 (1Q: 05:20) Brodie Croyle pass completed to WR Ben Obomanu for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Surtain. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: CB Jeremy Bloom of Houston was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | --- | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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| 1-10-HOU22 (1Q: 05:14) PENALTY: WR James Jones of Detroit was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU27 (1Q: 05:10) Kolby Smith ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. Key block delivered by Tyson Clabo. PENALTY: RB Kolby Smith of Detroit was called for Illegal Motion.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Obomanu |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Webb |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Curtis |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | DB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-HOU32 (1Q: 05:01) Brodie Croyle pass completed to WR James Jones for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. Jones gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Houston's Terence Newman was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Sheffler | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU22 (1Q: 04:35) Brodie Croyle pass completed to WR James Jones for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. Jones gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: DE Albert Haynesworth of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Jones | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-HOU17 (1Q: 04:24) Brodie Croyle pass was dropped by WR Kevin Curtis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Martin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-HOU17 (1Q: 04:17) Brodie Croyle pass completed to WR Ben Obomanu for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Surtain. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Bennett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Fason | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU12 (1Q: 03:36) Kolby Smith ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Dave Tollefson, assisted by DT Alan Branch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Obomanu |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-HOU08 (1Q: 02:56) Brodie Croyle pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ben Obomanu. S Bhawon Jue defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| --- | RCB R.Beckett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-HOU08 (1Q: 02:52) Brodie Croyle pass completed to WR Kevin Curtis for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Teddy Lehman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Fason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-HOU04 (1Q: 02:08) Dave Raymer attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Detroit 10, Houston 7 |
| (1Q: 02:01) Dave Raymer kicked off 57 yards from the DET35. Jason Hill returned the ball 23 yards to the HOU31. Tackled by Brandon McDonald. |
| 1-10-HOU31 (1Q: 01:25) PENALTY: G Damien Buchholz of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU26 (1Q: 01:19) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB MJD Jones-Drew for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Julius Peppers.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Kerney | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB K.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB D.Vobora | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | --- | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-HOU30 (1Q: 00:51) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB MJD Jones-Drew. ILB Barrett Ruud defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Kerney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB K.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB D.Vobora | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-HOU30 (1Q: 00:44) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Quentin Jammer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: T Jammal Brown of Houston was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | NT W.Howard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB K.Fox | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Peppers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.McDonald | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS J.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS T.Branch | Bump and Run | --- |
|
| 4-7-HOU34 (1Q: 00:35) Dustin Colquitt punted 52 yards. Brandon McDonald returned the kick 1 yard to the DET15. Tackled by Teddy Lehman. |
1-10-DET15 (1Q: 00:26) Brodie Croyle sacked by DE Dave Tollefson for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Tyson Clabo. PENALTY: ILB H.B. Blades of Houston was called for Too Many Men on the Field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Protect | --- | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Protect | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sheffler | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Spy on QB | --- | | LT T.Clabo |
| --- | WLB T.Lehman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-5-DET20 (1Q: 00:12) Kolby Smith ran inside the right guard for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Surtain. Key block delivered by Tyson Clabo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | --- | | RB K.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-DET35 (2Q: 15:00) Kolby Smith ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Albert Haynesworth, assisted by DT Alan Branch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | --- | | RB K.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-DET39 (2Q: 14:37) Brodie Croyle pass completed to WR James Jones for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. Jones gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Bennett | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Sheffler | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DET47 (2Q: 14:12) Kolby Smith ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Spy | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Sheffler |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-HOU49 (2Q: 13:28) Kolby Smith ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Burress |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-DET48 (2Q: 12:45) Brodie Croyle scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Burress | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Webb | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT K.Curtis | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| --- | DB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU41 (2Q: 12:00) Kolby Smith ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by DE Dave Tollefson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Sheffler |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-HOU38 (2Q: 11:29) Brodie Croyle pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Kolby Smith. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE T.Sheffler | Protect | --- | WILB H.Blades | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU38 (2Q: 11:24) Brodie Croyle pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ben Obomanu. DE Jimmy Kennedy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: WR Kevin Curtis of Detroit was called for Illegal Motion. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Burress | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Webb | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT K.Curtis | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | DB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-HOU38 (2Q: 11:14) Donny Jones punted 38 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 11:07) Sammy Morris ran a trap outside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Quentin Jammer, assisted by ILB Barrett Ruud.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT A.Adams | In Box | --- | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE P.Kerney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB K.Fox | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew |
| +++ | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Morris | Ball Carrier | --- | WILB D.Vobora | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU22 (2Q: 10:40) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Keyaron Fox. Austin gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT W.Howard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Mincy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | Short Zone | --- | | TE B.Miller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB D.Vobora | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU39 (2Q: 09:55) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Brian Leonard for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Quentin Jammer. Leonard gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE P.Kerney | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Rossel | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Lyman | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Peppers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.McDonald | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DET49 (2Q: 09:11) Mark Brunell pass was intended for WR Chase Lyman and was intercepted by S Jermaine Phillips at the DET15. The interception was returned 8 yards. Tackled by Chase Lyman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Kerney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB D.Rossel | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB J.Peppers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.McDonald | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DET23 (2Q: 08:58) Kolby Smith ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Adalius Thomas, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn. Key block delivered by Josh Beekman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-DET28 (2Q: 08:37) Brodie Croyle sacked by DE Albert Haynesworth and DT Tank Johnson for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Fernando Velasco.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| --- | RCB R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-DET24 (2Q: 08:13) Brodie Croyle pass was intended for WR Ben Obomanu and was intercepted by S Bhawon Jue at the DET27. The interception was returned 21 yards. Tackled by Ben Obomanu.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Protect | --- | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Fason | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| --- | NB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-6-DET06 (2Q: 08:02) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Keyaron Fox. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Kerney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB K.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB D.Vobora | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-DET03 (2Q: 07:37) Brian Leonard ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Reggie Nelson, assisted by DE Patrick Kerney.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT A.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE P.Kerney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB K.Fox | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WILB D.Vobora | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | LCB C.Carr | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| --- | SS R.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-DET05 (2Q: 06:52) Mark Brunell sacked by S Jermaine Phillips and OLB Julius Peppers for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Damien Buchholz.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT W.Howard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB K.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Peppers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | LCB R.Nelson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | RCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.McDonald | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| --- | SS J.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS T.Branch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-DET13 (2Q: 06:13) Sebastian Janikowski attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Detroit 10, Houston 10 |
| (2Q: 06:06) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. PENALTY: S Rogers Beckett of Houston was called for Offsides on the Kickoff. |
| (2Q: 06:06) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 61 yards from the HOU30. James Jones returned the ball 11 yards to the DET20. Tackled by Billy Miller. |
1-10-DET20 (2Q: 05:38) Kolby Smith ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn, assisted by S Rogers Beckett. Key block delivered by Josh Beekman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Sheffler |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Spy | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-DET25 (2Q: 04:53) Kolby Smith ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Burress |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-DET27 (2Q: 04:14) Brodie Croyle scrambled for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Reggie Corner.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Fason | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-DET27 (2Q: 03:48) Donny Jones punted 44 yards. Sammy Morris called for a fair catch at the HOU29. PENALTY: OLB Dixon Rossel of Detroit was called for an Ineligible Man Downfield on the Punt. |
| 4-8-DET22 (2Q: 03:40) Donny Jones punted 53 yards. Sammy Morris returned the kick 9 yards to the HOU34. Tackled by Ben Obomanu. |
1-10-HOU34 (2Q: 03:33) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Reggie Nelson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT A.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| --- | RDE P.Kerney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB K.Fox | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB D.Vobora | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-HOU30 (2Q: 03:11) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Billy Miller for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Keyaron Fox, assisted by CB Chris Carr.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Adams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE P.Kerney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB K.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB D.Rossel | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Bump and Run | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | --- | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Bump and Run | --- | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU48 (2Q: 02:49) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Billy Miller for 23 yards. Tackled by S Reggie Nelson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | RDE P.Kerney | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB K.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB D.Vobora | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Bump and Run | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DET29 (2Q: 02:21) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Jason Hill for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Dixon Rossel. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Miles Austin on the DET24.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Adams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Kerney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Rossel | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Peppers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.McDonald | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| --- | FS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-DET24 (2Q: 02:02) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Chase Lyman for 24 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Lyman gained 4 yards after the catch. Houston 16, Detroit 10
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Kerney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Rossel | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Peppers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.McDonald | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (2Q: 02:02) Extra point by Sebastian Janikowski was good. Houston 17, Detroit 10 |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| (2Q: 01:55) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-DET25 (2Q: 01:55) Kolby Smith ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Albert Haynesworth, assisted by DT Alan Branch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | TE M.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Sheffler |
| --- | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| --- | RCB R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-DET25 (2Q: 01:22) Kolby Smith ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Burress |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
3-10-DET25 (2Q: 01:15) Brodie Croyle pass was intended for WR Kevin Curtis and was intercepted by S Bhawon Jue at the HOU49. The interception was returned 33 yards. Tackled by Jeff Webb. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Burress | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Webb | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT K.Curtis | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| --- | DB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DET18 (2Q: 01:02) Mark Brunell pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB MJD Jones-Drew. DE Corey Simon blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Kerney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB K.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB D.Vobora | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB R.Nelson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS T.Branch | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DET18 (2Q: 00:56) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chase Lyman. S Jermaine Phillips knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT W.Howard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Rossel | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Ruud | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Bess | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB C.Carr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB R.Nelson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB C.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS T.Branch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-DET18 (2Q: 00:46) Mark Brunell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Sammy Morris.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Kerney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB K.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Morris | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB D.Vobora | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | LCB B.McDonald | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-DET18 (2Q: 00:42) PENALTY: P Dustin Colquitt of Houston was called for a False Start. |
| 4-15-DET23 (2Q: 00:42) Sebastian Janikowski attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 20, Detroit 10 |
| (2Q: 00:35) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-DET25 (2Q: 00:35) PENALTY: WR James Jones of Detroit was called for a False Start. |
| 1-15-DET20 (2Q: 00:35) Brodie Croyle dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Dave Raymer kicked off 60 yards from the DET35. Jason Hill returned the ball 25 yards to the HOU30. Tackled by Ben Obomanu. |
1-10-HOU30 (3Q: 14:41) Maurice Jones-Drew ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Barrett Ruud.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT A.Adams | In Box | --- | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE P.Kerney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB K.Fox | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Anderson |
| +++ | WILB D.Vobora | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | LCB C.Carr | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU29 (3Q: 14:03) Maurice Jones-Drew ran a draw inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Reggie Nelson.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| --- | NT A.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE P.Kerney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Lyman |
| +++ | SLB K.Fox | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick |
| +++ | WILB D.Vobora | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | LCB C.Carr | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-13-HOU27 (3Q: 13:20) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon McDonald.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT W.Howard | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Rossel | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Ruud | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Bess | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB C.Carr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB B.McDonald | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB C.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS T.Branch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-HOU35 (3Q: 12:54) Dustin Colquitt punted 63 yards. The ball was downed at the DET02. |
1-10-DET02 (3Q: 12:46) Kolby Smith ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn, assisted by DE Albert Haynesworth. Key block delivered by Martellus Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Burress |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Martin |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Spy | --- | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-DET07 (3Q: 12:12) Brodie Croyle pass completed to WR Ben Obomanu for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn, assisted by S Roy Williams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Bennett | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-DET12 (3Q: 11:44) Brodie Croyle pass completed to RB Kolby Smith for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Patrick Surtain. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: C Josh Beekman of Detroit was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB K.Smith | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Burress | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| --- | NB P.Surtain | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-16-DET06 (3Q: 11:38) Brodie Croyle pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Kolby Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Burress | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-16-DET06 (3Q: 11:33) Brodie Croyle pass completed to RB Kolby Smith for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Bennett | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-13-DET09 (3Q: 11:08) Brodie Croyle pass completed to TE Martellus Bennett for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. PENALTY: WR Ben Obomanu of Detroit was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Burress | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Fason | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-DET08 (3Q: 10:58) Donny Jones punted 44 yards. Sammy Morris called for a fair catch at the HOU48. |
1-10-HOU48 (3Q: 10:51) Maurice Jones-Drew ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Barrett Ruud. Key block delivered by Ben Sobieski.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT A.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE P.Kerney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB K.Fox | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB D.Vobora | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Out of Box | --- | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-DET43 (3Q: 10:24) Brian Leonard ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Reggie Nelson. Key block delivered by Marvin Philip.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT W.Howard | In Box | --- | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE P.Kerney | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB D.Rossel | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | RCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.McDonald | Out of Box | --- | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| --- | FS J.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DET38 (3Q: 09:56) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Todd Heap. DT Anthony Adams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE P.Kerney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Rossel | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Protect | +++ | WILB D.Vobora | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DET38 (3Q: 09:44) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB MJD Jones-Drew for 21 yards. Tackled by S Reggie Nelson. Jones-Drew gained 20 yards after the catch. PENALTY: DE Corey Simon of Detroit was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT W.Howard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Kerney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | Short Zone | --- | | FB D.Anderson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB D.Vobora | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DET17 (3Q: 09:30) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Reggie Nelson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT W.Howard | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE P.Kerney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB K.Fox | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB D.Vobora | In Box | --- | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-DET16 (3Q: 09:05) Brian Leonard ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Chris Carr.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT W.Howard | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE P.Kerney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB D.Rossel | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-DET17 (3Q: 08:27) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Bo Ruud.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT W.Howard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.Rossel | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Ruud | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Bess | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB C.Carr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB B.McDonald | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB C.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS T.Branch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-DET13 (3Q: 07:46) Sebastian Janikowski attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 23, Detroit 10 |
| (3Q: 07:39) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 57 yards from the HOU35. James Jones returned the ball 22 yards to the DET30. Tackled by Teddy Lehman. |
1-10-DET30 (3Q: 07:16) Play-Action. Brodie Croyle pass fell incomplete, intended for WR James Jones. ILB Chase Blackburn defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Burress | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DET30 (3Q: 07:10) Brodie Croyle pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Kolby Smith. OLB D'Qwell Jackson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Webb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Curtis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| --- | NB R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | DB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-10-DET30 (3Q: 07:03) Brodie Croyle pass completed to WR Kevin Curtis for 10 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Detroit's Dylan Gandy was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor facial injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Webb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Fason | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT K.Curtis | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | DB R.Corner | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DET40 (3Q: 06:21) Brodie Croyle pass was intended for WR Kevin Curtis and was intercepted by ILB Chase Blackburn at the DET39. Tackled by Kevin Curtis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Protect | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| --- | RCB B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DET39 (3Q: 06:09) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Barrett Ruud. DT Anthony Adams knocked down Jammal Brown to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT A.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE P.Kerney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB K.Fox | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | WILB D.Rossel | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| --- | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-DET38 (3Q: 05:44) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jermaine Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT A.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE P.Kerney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB K.Fox | In Box | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Anderson |
| +++ | WILB D.Vobora | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-DET35 (3Q: 05:05) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Brandon McDonald. Austin gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT W.Howard | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Hill | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Rossel | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.McMillan | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Bess | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB C.Carr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB B.McDonald | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB C.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS T.Branch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DET28 (3Q: 04:25) Mark Brunell kept the ball, running around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Patrick Kerney. Key block delivered by Damien Buchholz.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Simon | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT W.Howard | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE P.Kerney | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB D.Rossel | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard |
| +++ | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-DET19 (3Q: 03:40) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Todd Heap. DE Patrick Kerney hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Kerney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Rossel | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Peppers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.McDonald | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-DET19 (3Q: 03:30) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Brian Leonard for 19 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Leonard gained 18 yards after the catch. Houston 29, Detroit 10
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT W.Howard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Kerney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Peppers | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Hill | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Thornton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB K.Fox | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB B.McDonald | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB Q.Jammer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 03:30) Extra point by Sebastian Janikowski was good. Houston 30, Detroit 10 |
| (3Q: 03:21) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 69 yards from the HOU35. James Jones returned the ball 21 yards to the DET17. Tackled by Patrick Surtain. |
1-10-DET17 (3Q: 02:53) Brodie Croyle pass completed to FB Ciatrick Fason for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades. Fason gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Fason | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Sheffler | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DET17 (3Q: 02:22) Brodie Croyle pass completed to WR Ben Obomanu for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Obomanu gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) P.Burress | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Double X(SE) | --- | | SLOT K.Curtis | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | NB R.Beckett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | DB R.Corner | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DET30 (3Q: 01:57) Ciatrick Fason ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. Key block delivered by Tyson Clabo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | --- | | RB C.Fason | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-DET36 (3Q: 01:28) Brodie Croyle pass completed to WR Kevin Curtis for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Bloom. Curtis gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Jones | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB J.Martin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Spy on QB | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-DET43 (3Q: 01:03) Kolby Smith ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by ILB Chase Blackburn. OLB D'Qwell Jackson knocked down D'Brickashaw Ferguson to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Burress |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| --- | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-DET42 (3Q: 00:35) Brodie Croyle pass completed to WR Plaxico Burress for 32 yards. Tackled by S Bhawon Jue. Burress gained 24 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT P.Burress | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-HOU26 (4Q: 15:00) Brodie Croyle pass completed to TE Tony Sheffler for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Teddy Lehman, assisted by ILB H.B. Blades. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: WR Kevin Curtis of Detroit was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Jones | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE T.Sheffler | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Double X(SE) | --- |
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1-15-HOU31 (4Q: 14:52) Brodie Croyle pass completed to TE Martellus Bennett for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Surtain.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | --- | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | --- | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-8-HOU24 (4Q: 14:24) Ciatrick Fason ran a draw inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by DT Alan Branch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Bennett |
| --- | RDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Fason | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Burress |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| --- | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-HOU28 (4Q: 13:56) Brodie Croyle pass completed to FB Ciatrick Fason for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Webb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Fason | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT K.Curtis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | RCB B.Jue | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | DB R.Corner | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-HOU24 (4Q: 13:23) Dave Raymer attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 30, Detroit 13 |
| (4Q: 13:16) Dave Raymer kicked off 50 yards from the DET35. Jason Hill returned the ball 32 yards to the HOU47. Tackled by Ben Obomanu. |
| 1-10-HOU47 (4Q: 12:44) PENALTY: WR Robert Meachem of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU42 (4Q: 12:38) Play-Action. Mark Brunell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Matt Kranchick.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Kerney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Lyman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Rossel | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB D.Vobora | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-HOU42 (4Q: 12:31) Chase Lyman ran a reverse around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Julius Peppers.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT A.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE P.Kerney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB D.Rossel | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard |
| +++ | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | RCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-16-HOU41 (4Q: 11:51) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Todd Heap. CB Quentin Jammer knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE P.Kerney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB K.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Morris | Protect | +++ | WILB D.Vobora | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| --- | FS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-HOU41 (4Q: 11:42) Dustin Colquitt punted 59 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-DET20 (4Q: 11:35) Kolby Smith ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn, assisted by OLB Teddy Lehman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis |
| +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Martin |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | In Box | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-DET20 (4Q: 11:04) Kolby Smith ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis |
| +++ | SLB A.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Burress |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-DET23 (4Q: 10:38) Brodie Croyle pass fell incomplete, intended for WR James Jones. DT Tank Johnson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Fason | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-DET23 (4Q: 10:31) Donny Jones punted 46 yards. Sammy Morris returned the kick 16 yards to the HOU47. Tackled by Ben Obomanu. |
1-10-HOU47 (4Q: 10:24) Brian Leonard ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Dixon Rossel, assisted by OLB Julius Peppers. DE Patrick Kerney knocked down Marvin Philip to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT A.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE P.Kerney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB D.Rossel | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | NB B.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Out of Box | --- |
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2-9-HOU48 (4Q: 09:43) Mark Brunell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for FB Deon Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT W.Howard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Kerney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB K.Fox | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB D.Vobora | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| --- | SS R.Nelson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-HOU48 (4Q: 09:38) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Quentin Jammer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Meachem gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT W.Howard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Simon | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.Rossel | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Ruud | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Bess | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB C.Carr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | NB B.McDonald | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB C.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS J.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS T.Branch | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DET40 (4Q: 09:00) Brian Leonard ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Patrick Kerney.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT A.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE P.Kerney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB D.Rossel | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-DET40 (4Q: 08:40) Brian Leonard ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Anthony Adams, assisted by OLB Julius Peppers. Key block delivered by Casey Rabach.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Simon | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT A.Adams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | RDE P.Kerney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB D.Rossel | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Lyman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB C.Carr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | RCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB B.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-DET31 (4Q: 07:56) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Jeremy Mincy, assisted by OLB Julius Peppers.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT W.Howard | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE P.Kerney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Anderson |
| +++ | WILB D.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB K.Fox | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Buchholz |
| --- | LCB C.Carr | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Rabach |
| +++ | SS R.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Sobieski |
| +++ | FS J.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-3-DET33 (4Q: 07:11) Sebastian Janikowski attempted a 50 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 33, Detroit 13 |
| (4Q: 07:06) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 66 yards from the HOU35. James Jones returned the ball 22 yards to the DET21. Tackled by Patrick Surtain. PENALTY: ILB David Thornton of Detroit was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-DET06 (4Q: 06:46) Brodie Croyle pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR James Jones. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Burress | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| --- | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-DET06 (4Q: 06:40) PENALTY: G Dylan Gandy of Detroit was called for a False Start. |
2-13-DET03 (4Q: 06:33) Brodie Croyle pass completed to WR Plaxico Burress for 66 yards. Tackled by CB Reggie Corner. Burress gained 58 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT P.Burress | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Webb | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Curtis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | DB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 05:59) Brodie Croyle pass completed to WR James Jones for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Teddy Lehman. Jones gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Jones | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Burress | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT K.Curtis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | DB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU21 (4Q: 05:33) Brodie Croyle pass completed to RB Kolby Smith for 0 yards. Tackled by S Rogers Beckett. Smith gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Burress | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-10-HOU21 (4Q: 05:12) Brodie Croyle pass was dropped by WR James Jones. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Burress | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-HOU21 (4Q: 05:06) Brodie Croyle pass completed to WR Ben Obomanu for 10 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Burress | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Fason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU11 (4Q: 04:45) Brodie Croyle pass completed to TE Charles Davis for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: T D'Brickashaw Ferguson of Detroit was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sheffler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Bennett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Davis | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Fason | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Martin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| --- | FS R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-HOU21 (4Q: 04:38) Brodie Croyle pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Martellus Bennett. OLB Adalius Thomas defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| +++ | RCB R.Beckett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-20-HOU21 (4Q: 04:31) Brodie Croyle pass was intended for WR Ben Obomanu and was intercepted by ILB Chase Blackburn at the HOU21. The interception was returned 79 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 39, Detroit 13
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Bennett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Curtis | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB K.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Velasco |
| --- | RCB R.Beckett | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Gandy |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Ferguson |
| +++ | FS B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (4Q: 04:31) Extra point by Sebastian Janikowski was good. Houston 40, Detroit 13 |
| (4Q: 04:22) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 55 yards from the HOU35. James Jones returned the ball 21 yards to the DET31. Tackled by Robert Meachem. |
1-10-DET31 (4Q: 04:14) Brodie Croyle pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Plaxico Burress. OLB D'Qwell Jackson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Burress | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Obomanu | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Curtis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Webb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Hensley |
| +++ | NB B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | DB J.Bloom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Ferguson |
| +++ | SS R.Beckett | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.O'Callaghan |
| +++ | FS C.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DET31 (4Q: 04:09) Brodie Croyle pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ben Obomanu. DT Tank Johnson drove right through Ryan O'Callaghan to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT P.Burress | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Obomanu | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Fason | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Curtis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | LCB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Hensley |
| +++ | NB B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | DB J.Bloom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Ferguson |
| +++ | SS R.Beckett | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.O'Callaghan |
| --- | FS C.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-DET31 (4Q: 04:02) Brodie Croyle pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ben Obomanu. S Roy Williams knocked the ball out of his grasp. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Croyle |
| *** | LDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Jones | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sheffler | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) P.Burress | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Fason | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Obomanu | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Lehman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT T.Clabo |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | LG V.Hensley |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Beekman |
| +++ | NB B.Jue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Ferguson |
| +++ | SS R.Beckett | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.O'Callaghan |
| +++ | FS J.Bloom | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-DET31 (4Q: 03:58) Donny Jones punted 44 yards. Sammy Morris returned the kick 12 yards to the HOU37. Tackled by D'Brickashaw Ferguson. |
1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 03:51) Brian Leonard ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jermaine Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT W.Howard | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE D.McMillan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB D.Rossel | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB B.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS T.Branch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU40 (4Q: 03:05) Brian Leonard ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Julius Peppers. PENALTY: S Jermaine Phillips of Detroit was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT W.Howard | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE D.McMillan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB D.Rossel | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB B.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Phillips | Out of Box | --- | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS T.Branch | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DET43 (4Q: 02:56) Brian Leonard ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB David Thornton, assisted by S Jermaine Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT W.Howard | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE D.McMillan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB D.Rossel | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick |
| +++ | WILB D.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB R.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB B.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS T.Branch | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-DET41 (4Q: 02:09) Brian Leonard ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Jermaine Phillips, assisted by OLB Dixon Rossel.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT W.Howard | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE D.McMillan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB D.Rossel | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB B.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS T.Branch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-8-DET41 (4Q: 02:00) Brian Leonard ran around right end for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Reggie Nelson. DE Jeremy Mincy knocked down Jeff Diehl to break up the play. PENALTY: CB Quentin Jammer of Detroit was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT W.Howard | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE D.McMillan | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB D.Rossel | In Box | --- | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| --- | RCB B.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | --- | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS T.Branch | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DET25 (4Q: 01:53) Brian Leonard ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Jeremy Mincy. Key block delivered by Casey Rabach.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT W.Howard | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE D.McMillan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB D.Rossel | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB B.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| --- | SS J.Phillips | Out of Box | --- | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS T.Branch | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-DET19 (4Q: 01:06) Brian Leonard ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Barrett Ruud.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT W.Howard | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE D.McMillan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB D.Rossel | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Morris |
| +++ | WILB D.Thornton | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | LCB R.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | RCB B.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS T.Branch | Out of Box | --- |
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3-3-DET18 (4Q: 00:19) Brian Leonard ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Barrett Ruud.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE J.Mincy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | NT W.Howard | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE D.McMillan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | SLB D.Rossel | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Leonard | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Ruud | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill |
| +++ | WLB J.Peppers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Brown |
| +++ | LCB R.Nelson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Diehl |
| +++ | RCB B.McDonald | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Rabach |
| +++ | NB Q.Jammer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Tanner |
| +++ | SS J.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Buchholz |
| +++ | FS T.Branch | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Final Score: Houston Texans 40, Detroit Lions 13 |