| Played in Buffalo, NY, weather: 61 degrees, rain, 6 mph wind. |
| Buffalo won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 52 yards from the HOU35. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the ball 16 yards to the BUF29. Tackled by Patrick Surtain. |
1-10-BUF29 (1Q: 14:18) Eric Shelton ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Bloom. Key block delivered by Rob Konrad.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Konrad |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-BUF34 (1Q: 13:49) David Kirtman ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Konrad |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| --- | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-BUF30 (1Q: 13:04) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Sims-Walker. CB Vincent Fuller defended the pass. PENALTY: T John Tait of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-BUF30 (1Q: 12:59) Ray Hollas punted 56 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU14. |
1-10-HOU14 (1Q: 12:51) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Billy Miller for 11 yards. Tackled by S Bradley Fletcher.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Coles | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Bump and Run | --- | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | --- | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Bump and Run | --- | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 12:10) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Andre Fluellen.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles |
| +++ | WLB G.Wilkinson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| --- | SS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-HOU27 (1Q: 11:32) Mark Brunell sacked by OLB Gerris Wilkinson and DE Charles Grant for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Willie Philip.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB G.Wilkinson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| --- | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-13-HOU22 (1Q: 10:56) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Miles Austin for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Austin gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU49 (1Q: 10:12) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Usama Young.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles |
| +++ | WLB G.Wilkinson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| --- | SS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-HOU45 (1Q: 09:28) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 30 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerris Wilkinson. Meachem gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | Short Zone | --- | | TE M.Kranchick | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 08:49) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Andre Fluellen.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles |
| +++ | WLB G.Wilkinson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| --- | RCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-BUF22 (1Q: 08:17) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Robert Meachem. ILB David Hawthorne defended the pass. PENALTY: RB Maurice Jones-Drew of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | --- | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB G.Wilkinson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| --- | SS U.Young | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-17-BUF32 (1Q: 08:12) Mark Brunell pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Todd Heap. DT Larry Tripplett blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB G.Wilkinson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-17-BUF32 (1Q: 08:02) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Matt Kranchick for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerris Wilkinson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Miller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Coles | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Morris | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-BUF21 (1Q: 07:36) Sebastian Janikowski attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 3, Buffalo 0 |
| (1Q: 07:28) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 72 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 07:28) David Kirtman ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn. Key block delivered by John Tait. Houston's Chase Blackburn was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Lelie |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-BUF32 (1Q: 06:43) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Jordy Nelson for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Surtain. Nelson gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Alexander | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Lelie | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF38 (1Q: 06:12) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 45 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Bloom. Lelie gained 41 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU17 (1Q: 05:31) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. Lelie gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | --- | | RB E.Shelton | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Bump and Run | --- |
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1-4-HOU04 (1Q: 05:04) David Kirtman ran a draw inside the left guard for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Michael Roos. Buffalo 6, Houston 3
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Lelie |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 05:04) Extra point by Adam Vinatieri missed. |
| (1Q: 04:53) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 04:53) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Matt Kranchick for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson, assisted by ILB David Hawthorne.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB D.Hawthorne | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-HOU31 (1Q: 04:29) Mark Brunell pass was dropped by WR Laveranues Coles. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: ILB David Hawthorne of Buffalo was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT L.Coles | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB G.Wilkinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 04:25) Mark Brunell sacked by DE Courtney Brown for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Jeff Diehl. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Courtney Brown on the HOU31. The bad weather has caused a slippery ball today.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| --- | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| --- | SS U.Young | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU31 (1Q: 04:15) Eli Manning kept the ball, running around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Kendyll Pope. DT Alan Branch knocked down Justin Peelle to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Manning | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith |
| +++ | SILB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| --- | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-HOU35 (1Q: 03:43) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Surtain, assisted by CB Vincent Fuller. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Lelie | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU31 (1Q: 03:15) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Sims-Walker. CB Patrick Surtain defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Lelie | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| --- | RCB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU31 (1Q: 03:08) Adam Vinatieri attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 9, Houston 3 |
| (1Q: 03:02) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 72 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 03:02) MJD Jones-Drew ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington. PENALTY: C Marvin Philip of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles |
| +++ | WLB G.Wilkinson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-HOU15 (1Q: 02:51) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Matt Kranchick for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerris Wilkinson.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Coles | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-16-HOU19 (1Q: 02:06) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Matt Kranchick. OLB Gerris Wilkinson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | --- | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-HOU19 (1Q: 02:02) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Miles Austin. CB Daniel Bullocks defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-HOU19 (1Q: 01:54) Dustin Colquitt punted 51 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 8 yards to the BUF38. Tackled by D'Qwell Jackson. |
1-10-BUF38 (1Q: 01:45) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Jordy Nelson for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Nelson gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF50 (1Q: 01:19) David Kirtman ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Albert Haynesworth. PENALTY: G Arturo Van Anden of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | --- | | RB D.Kirtman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Lelie |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-BUF40 (1Q: 01:13) Ashley Lelie ran a reverse around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades. Key block delivered by John Tait.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Alexander |
| --- | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton |
| +++ | SILB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Konrad |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-BUF47 (1Q: 00:38) Eli Manning pass completed to RB Eric Shelton for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Bloom, assisted by OLB Dexter Coakley. Shelton gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Shelton | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Peterson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Coakley | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT S.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Kirtman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | DB J.McCourty | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU40 (1Q: 00:12) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Steve Smith for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Surtain. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-HOU30 (2Q: 15:00) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Lelie | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-6-HOU26 (2Q: 14:27) David Kirtman ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by DT Alan Branch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | TE S.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Lelie |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU24 (2Q: 14:04) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass completed to FB Rob Konrad for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Tank Johnson, assisted by S Roy Williams. Konrad gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-6-HOU06 (2Q: 13:40) Eli Manning pass was dropped by WR Jordy Nelson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU06 (2Q: 13:36) Eric Shelton ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by ILB H.B. Blades. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Ashley Lelie to the HOU06.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | --- | | TE T.Jackson |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Alexander |
| --- | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | --- | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Konrad |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU06 (2Q: 13:07) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Buffalo 15, Houston 3
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 13:07) Extra point by Adam Vinatieri was good. Buffalo 16, Houston 3 |
| (2Q: 13:01) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 73 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. Houston's Miles Austin was hurt on the play. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 13:01) MJD Jones-Drew ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Connor Barwin, assisted by ILB David Hawthorne.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| --- | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB D.Hawthorne | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles |
| +++ | WLB G.Wilkinson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-HOU28 (2Q: 12:24) Mark Brunell kept the ball, running a counterplay inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Bradley Fletcher, assisted by ILB David Hawthorne.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick |
| --- | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Coles |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hairston |
| +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Morris |
| +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| --- | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU31 (2Q: 11:54) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Maurice Jones-Drew for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB David Hawthorne, assisted by OLB Julian Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-HOU33 (2Q: 11:13) Dustin Colquitt punted 57 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 12 yards to the BUF22. Tackled by Freddie Witt. |
1-10-BUF22 (2Q: 11:05) Eli Manning pass completed to TE Justin Peelle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Kendyll Pope. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: DE Albert Haynesworth of Houston was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Peelle | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Jackson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF39 (2Q: 10:59) Eric Shelton ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades, assisted by DT Tank Johnson. DE Albert Haynesworth knocked down Arturo Van Anden to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| --- | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Jackson |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Konrad |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF39 (2Q: 10:24) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Mike Sims-Walker for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. Sims-Walker gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| --- | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-BUF43 (2Q: 09:56) Play-Action. Eli Manning scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Terence Newman. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Terence Newman for 10 yards to the BUF37.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF37 (2Q: 09:45) Maurice Jones-Drew ran a trap outside the right tackle for 32 yards. Tackled by S Bradley Fletcher. Key block delivered by Donald Penn.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | In Box | --- | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Anderson |
| +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-5-BUF05 (2Q: 09:08) Maurice Jones-Drew ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Usama Young.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Coles |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| --- | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-BUF05 (2Q: 08:24) Mark Brunell kept the ball, running inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Courtney Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| --- | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew |
| +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles |
| +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| --- | SS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS B.Fletcher | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-BUF08 (2Q: 07:44) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Robert Meachem. CB Fabian Washington knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hill | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Kelly | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| --- | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-BUF08 (2Q: 07:35) Sebastian Janikowski attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 16, Houston 6 |
| (2Q: 07:30) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 47 yards from the HOU35. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the ball 30 yards to the BUF48. Tackled by Jason McCourty. |
1-10-BUF48 (2Q: 07:07) Eli Manning pass completed to TE Stephen Alexander for 39 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Surtain. Alexander gained 28 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT A.Lelie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU13 (2Q: 06:39) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Smith. DE Albert Haynesworth hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| --- | NB P.Surtain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU13 (2Q: 06:35) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass completed to RB David Kirtman for 2 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by ILB Kendyll Pope.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-HOU11 (2Q: 06:14) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass completed to RB Damien Nash for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo 22, Houston 6
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (2Q: 06:14) Extra point by Adam Vinatieri was good. Buffalo 23, Houston 6 |
| (2Q: 06:05) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 62 yards from the BUF35. Patrick Surtain returned the ball 15 yards to the HOU18. Tackled by T.J. Housmandzadeh. |
1-10-HOU18 (2Q: 05:30) Justice Hairston ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Connor Barwin.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | --- | | RB J.Hairston | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Anderson |
| +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | --- | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU21 (2Q: 04:51) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Charles Grant.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles |
| +++ | WLB G.Wilkinson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| --- | RCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-HOU20 (2Q: 04:15) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Maurice Jones-Drew for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson, assisted by ILB David Hawthorne.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT L.Coles | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-HOU20 (2Q: 03:47) Dustin Colquitt punted 39 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick -1 yards to the BUF40. Tackled by Freddie Witt. |
1-10-BUF40 (2Q: 03:40) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Sims-Walker. CB Jeremy Bloom defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-BUF40 (2Q: 03:32) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Mike Sims-Walker for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: G Wes Sims of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-20-BUF30 (2Q: 03:23) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Sims-Walker. CB Vincent Fuller defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| --- | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-20-BUF30 (2Q: 03:14) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Damien Nash. OLB D'Qwell Jackson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-20-BUF30 (2Q: 03:07) Ray Hollas punted 69 yards. Malcolm Kelly returned the kick 24 yards to the HOU25. Tackled by Wes Sims. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 02:56) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Maurice Jones-Drew for 23 yards. Tackled by ILB David Hawthorne. Jones-Drew gained 18 yards after the catch. PENALTY: G Willie Philip of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| --- | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-HOU15 (2Q: 02:44) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Matt Kranchick for 22 yards. Tackled by S Benny Sapp. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Kranchick gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE M.Kranchick | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | --- | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 02:09) Mark Brunell pass was dropped by TE Matt Kranchick.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| --- | SS U.Young | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-10-HOU37 (2Q: 02:00) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jason Hill. S Bradley Fletcher defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU37 (2Q: 01:50) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Jason Hill for 22 yards. Tackled by S Bradley Fletcher. Hill gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Kelly | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF41 (2Q: 01:22) Mark Brunell pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jason Hill. DE Chris Clemons blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Protect | +++ | WLB G.Wilkinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS E.Coleman | Double TE | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF41 (2Q: 01:14) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington, assisted by ILB David Hawthorne. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: T Chris Denman of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Hairston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB G.Wilkinson | Double TE | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| --- | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Short Zone | --- | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-HOU49 (2Q: 01:03) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington. Heap gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Darling | Double TE | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF31 (2Q: 00:33) Mark Brunell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Justice Hairston. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Britt | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB G.Wilkinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF31 (2Q: 00:24) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerris Wilkinson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB G.Wilkinson | Double TE | --- | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Short Zone | --- | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 3-1-BUF22 (2Q: 00:03) Sebastian Janikowski attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 23, Houston 9 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 55 yards from the BUF35. Jason Hill returned the ball 43 yards to the BUF47. Tackled by Rob Konrad. |
1-10-BUF47 (3Q: 14:22) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Erik Coleman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| --- | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles |
| +++ | WLB G.Wilkinson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-HOU49 (3Q: 13:55) Mark Brunell scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB David Hawthorne.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Coles | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Miller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-BUF44 (3Q: 13:18) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Short Zone | --- | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-BUF38 (3Q: 12:33) Dustin Colquitt punted 38 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF20 (3Q: 12:27) Eli Manning pass completed to FB Rob Konrad for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Surtain.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-BUF22 (3Q: 11:45) David Kirtman ran around right end for -7 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Alexander |
| --- | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Lelie |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-15-BUF15 (3Q: 11:23) Eli Manning pass completed to RB Damien Nash for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Kendyll Pope. Nash gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.Nash | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-BUF27 (3Q: 10:51) Ray Hollas punted 50 yards. Malcolm Kelly returned the kick 21 yards to the HOU44. Tackled by Fabian Washington. |
1-10-HOU44 (3Q: 10:41) Maurice Jones-Drew ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Charles Grant. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Jason Hill to the HOU44.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB D.Hawthorne | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles |
| +++ | WLB G.Wilkinson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| --- | LCB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| --- | RCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | --- | | C M.Philip |
| --- | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU44 (3Q: 10:20) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Usama Young, assisted by ILB David Hawthorne. Heap gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Darling | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF39 (3Q: 09:40) Maurice Jones-Drew ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick |
| +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF36 (3Q: 09:14) Maurice Jones-Drew ran outside the right tackle for 36 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jeff Diehl. Buffalo 23, Houston 15
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | --- | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles |
| +++ | WLB G.Wilkinson | In Box | --- | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | --- | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 09:14) Extra point by Sebastian Janikowski was good. Buffalo 23, Houston 16 |
| (3Q: 09:00) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 71 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 09:00) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 22 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB London Fletcher, assisted by S Roy Williams. Lelie gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Lelie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | --- | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Double X(SE) | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF47 (3Q: 08:29) David Kirtman ran a trap outside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by CB Jeremy Bloom. ILB Kendyll Pope knocked down Dan Koppen to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| --- | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF47 (3Q: 07:45) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Jason McCourty. Lelie gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Coakley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | NB R.Corner | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | DB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU34 (3Q: 06:59) David Kirtman ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Lelie |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU34 (3Q: 06:24) Eli Manning pass completed to WR Ashley Lelie for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Vincent Fuller, assisted by S Roy Williams. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Lelie | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU31 (3Q: 05:51) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass completed to FB Rob Konrad for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Bloom. Konrad gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Nelson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB R.Konrad | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU18 (3Q: 05:24) Eric Shelton ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB London Fletcher.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Konrad |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU14 (3Q: 04:45) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Smith. DE Albert Haynesworth hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Housmandzadeh | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Blitz Passer | --- | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU14 (3Q: 04:39) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Rob Konrad. CB Vincent Fuller defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-HOU14 (3Q: 04:35) Adam Vinatieri attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 26, Houston 16 |
| (3Q: 04:29) Adam Vinatieri kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 04:29) Play-Action. Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington, assisted by DT Larry Tripplett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Darling | Bump and Run | --- | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Blitz Passer | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU24 (3Q: 03:52) Play-Action. Mark Brunell sacked by ILB David Hawthorne for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Marvin Philip.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Protect | --- | MLB D.Hawthorne | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| --- | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-17-HOU18 (3Q: 03:20) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB David Hawthorne, assisted by OLB Julian Peterson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-HOU21 (3Q: 02:37) Dustin Colquitt punted 35 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 2 yards to the BUF46. Tackled by Freddie Witt. |
1-10-BUF46 (3Q: 02:27) David Kirtman ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by S Roy Williams. OLB D'Qwell Jackson crushed Dan Koppen to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Jackson |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF49 (3Q: 01:56) Damien Nash ran a draw inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Kendyll Pope.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| --- | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-BUF47 (3Q: 01:29) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Smith. OLB London Fletcher hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB L.Fletcher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-BUF47 (3Q: 01:20) Ray Hollas punted 52 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU01. |
1-10-HOU01 (3Q: 01:11) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by S Usama Young, assisted by DT Connor Barwin. Key block delivered by Chris Denman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | In Box | --- | | SLOT L.Coles |
| +++ | WLB G.Wilkinson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| --- | RCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU09 (3Q: 00:41) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson, assisted by ILB James Darling. Meachem gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Darling | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Double TE | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU27 (3Q: 00:13) Justice Hairston ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson, assisted by OLB Gerris Wilkinson.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Miller |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Anderson |
| +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-10-HOU27 (4Q: 15:00) Justice Hairston ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Julian Peterson, assisted by DE Chris Clemons.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Anderson |
| +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| --- | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS B.Fletcher | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU30 (4Q: 14:20) Mark Brunell pass was dropped by WR Jason Hill.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Britt | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB K.Paymah | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | NB P.Chung | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB G.Wilkinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-HOU30 (4Q: 14:07) Dustin Colquitt punted 61 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 7 yards to the BUF16. Tackled by Freddie Witt. |
1-10-BUF16 (4Q: 13:56) Eli Manning pass completed to FB Rob Konrad for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades. Konrad gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | --- | | FB R.Konrad | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-BUF24 (4Q: 13:18) David Kirtman ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Kendyll Pope. Key block delivered by Michael Roos.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Lelie |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF28 (4Q: 12:46) Eli Manning kept the ball, running around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. Key block delivered by Dan Koppen.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman |
| +++ | SILB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Lelie |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | --- | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-BUF37 (4Q: 12:03) David Kirtman ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades, assisted by DE Dan Bazuin.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT T.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| --- | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Koppen |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-BUF37 (4Q: 11:27) Eli Manning pass was thrown incomplete, intended for FB Rob Konrad. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Peelle | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Coakley | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB E.Shelton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB K.Pope | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB L.Fletcher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB J.Bloom | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-1-BUF37 (4Q: 11:23) Ray Hollas punted 41 yards. Malcolm Kelly returned the kick 6 yards to the HOU28. Tackled by Kevin Ellison. |
1-10-HOU28 (4Q: 11:13) Mark Brunell pass was dropped by WR Jason Hill.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Protect | --- | MLB D.Hawthorne | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU28 (4Q: 11:04) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Charles Grant, assisted by S Usama Young.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB D.Hawthorne | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles |
| +++ | WLB G.Wilkinson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| --- | LCB D.Bullocks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| --- | RCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| --- | SS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-HOU24 (4Q: 10:28) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Robert Meachem for 35 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Karl Paymah.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT L.Coles | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Short Zone | --- | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF41 (4Q: 09:58) MJD Jones-Drew ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Usama Young, assisted by OLB Gerris Wilkinson. OLB Gerris Wilkinson knocked down Jeff Diehl to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | RDE C.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles |
| +++ | WLB G.Wilkinson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| --- | RCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| --- | SS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF38 (4Q: 09:26) MJD Jones-Drew ran inside the left guard for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington. Key block delivered by Marvin Philip.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles |
| +++ | WLB G.Wilkinson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF27 (4Q: 08:42) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Todd Heap for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB David Hawthorne. Heap gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT L.Coles | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.Wilkinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-2-BUF19 (4Q: 08:02) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Jason Hill for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB David Hawthorne. Hill gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF12 (4Q: 07:29) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB MJD Jones-Drew for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Gerris Wilkinson.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| --- | SS U.Young | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF09 (4Q: 07:03) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Todd Heap. DE Charles Grant hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-BUF09 (4Q: 06:56) Mark Brunell pass completed to TE Matt Kranchick for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Buffalo 26, Houston 22
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Double TE | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 06:56) Extra point by Sebastian Janikowski was good. Buffalo 26, Houston 23 |
| (4Q: 06:46) Sebastian Janikowski kicked off 48 yards from the HOU35. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the ball 35 yards to the HOU48. Tackled by Maurice Jones-Drew. |
1-10-HOU48 (4Q: 06:15) Eli Manning pass completed to TE Stephen Alexander for 11 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Buffalo's Eli Manning was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | --- | | RB E.Shelton | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 05:32) PENALTY: G Wes Sims of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU42 (4Q: 05:26) Play-Action. Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Smith. DE Dan Bazuin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Alexander | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-15-HOU42 (4Q: 05:19) Ashley Lelie ran a reverse around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB H.B. Blades, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Peelle |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Shelton |
| +++ | SILB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Konrad |
| +++ | WILB H.Blades | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | RCB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-15-HOU42 (4Q: 04:33) Eli Manning pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Rob Konrad. DE Albert Haynesworth defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Lelie | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB L.Fletcher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Pope | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Konrad | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| --- | LCB T.Newman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-HOU42 (4Q: 04:26) Ray Hollas punted 42 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 04:21) Mark Brunell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Maurice Jones-Drew.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB G.Wilkinson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU20 (4Q: 04:16) Mark Brunell kept the ball, running around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerris Wilkinson, assisted by DE Courtney Brown.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Brunell | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Clemons | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Heap |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Cowsette | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill |
| +++ | RDE C.Grant | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew |
| +++ | SLB G.Wilkinson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick |
| +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | In Box | --- | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | WLB J.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU23 (4Q: 03:43) Play-Action. Mark Brunell scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Double TE | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-HOU29 (4Q: 02:58) Dustin Colquitt punted 59 yards. T.J. Housmandzadeh returned the kick 0 yards to the BUF12. Tackled by D'Qwell Jackson. |
1-10-BUF12 (4Q: 02:49) Eli Manning kept the ball, running around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman |
| +++ | SILB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Lelie |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-7-BUF15 (4Q: 02:41) David Kirtman ran around left end for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by DE Albert Haynesworth.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Lelie |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| --- | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| --- | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
3-11-BUF11 (4Q: 02:34) Damien Nash ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by ILB Kendyll Pope.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Manning |
| *** | LDE G.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Alexander |
| --- | RDE D.Tollefson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nash | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Lelie |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-4-BUF18 (4Q: 02:26) Ray Hollas punted 56 yards. Malcolm Kelly returned the kick 11 yards to the HOU37. Tackled by Teyo Jackson. |
1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 02:15) Mark Brunell pass completed to WR Jason Hill for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Fabian Washington. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB G.Wilkinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB B.Sapp | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Double TE | --- |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 2-5-HOU42 (4Q: 02:00) PENALTY: QB Mark Brunell of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-10-HOU37 (4Q: 02:00) Mark Brunell pass completed to RB Maurice Jones-Drew for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Karl Paymah, assisted by S Usama Young. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Grant | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kranchick | Protect | --- | WLB G.Wilkinson | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| --- | RCB B.Sapp | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS E.Coleman | Double TE | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU43 (4Q: 01:54) Mark Brunell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Laveranues Coles. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Heap | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Double TE | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| +++ | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-4-HOU43 (4Q: 01:44) Mark Brunell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Laveranues Coles. S Usama Young defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Brunell |
| *** | LDE C.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meachem | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tripplett | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Coles | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fluellen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Brown | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB D.Hawthorne | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Anderson | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Denman |
| +++ | LCB F.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Bullocks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB K.Paymah | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG J.Diehl |
| --- | SS U.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS B.Fletcher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 01:37) Eli Manning kept the ball, running around left end for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Patrick Surtain. Key block delivered by John Tait.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman |
| +++ | SILB K.Pope | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Lelie |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| +++ | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | --- | | RG W.Sims |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU37 (4Q: 01:29) Eli Manning kept the ball, running around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Bloom. OLB D'Qwell Jackson crushed Wes Sims to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Manning | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE A.Haynesworth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Sims-Walker |
| +++ | NT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Nelson |
| +++ | SLB L.Fletcher | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Kirtman |
| +++ | SILB K.Pope | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Tait |
| --- | LCB J.Bloom | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Van Anden |
| +++ | RCB T.Newman | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Koppen |
| +++ | NB P.Surtain | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Sims |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Roos |
| +++ | FS V.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-7-HOU40 (4Q: 00:46) Eli Manning dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Buffalo Bills 26, Houston Texans 23 |