| Played in Denver, CO, weather: 55 degrees, fair, 6 mph wind. |
| Denver won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Dan Carpenter kicked off 73 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (1Q: 15:00) Joey Harrington pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Marques Colston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB C.Marsh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DEN25 (1Q: 14:52) James Starks ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lowery, assisted by ILB Bart Scott. Key block delivered by George Foster.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | RDE K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Scott | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-DEN34 (1Q: 14:20) James Starks ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Key block delivered by Ben Grubbs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE K.Peterson | In Box | --- | | X(SE) W.Franklin |
| +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | RDE R.Ayers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Scott | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Huckeba | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB C.Matthews | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN38 (1Q: 13:50) Joey Harrington pass completed to WR Will Franklin for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Phillip Dillard. Franklin gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Blackmon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB C.Marsh | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | NB P.Dillard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | DB Q.Carter | Short Zone | --- | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Butler | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-DEN50 (1Q: 13:17) Joey Harrington pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Otis Finley. Colston gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE O.Finley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Devine | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Spitler | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Bump and Run | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT39 (1Q: 12:48) Bernard Pierce ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE O.Finley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patrick |
| +++ | RDE J.Devine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | In Box | +++ | | TE F.Maese |
| +++ | WILB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| --- | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-PIT36 (1Q: 12:08) Joey Harrington pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 36 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Colston gained 32 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Denver 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB C.Marsh | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 12:08) Extra point by Micah Posante was good. Denver 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 11:54) Micah Posante kicked off 65 yards from the DEN35. LenDale White returned the ball 21 yards to the PIT21. Tackled by Sedrick Ellis. |
1-10-PIT21 (1Q: 11:32) LenDale White ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Derrick Morgan, assisted by ILB Brian Cushing.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | --- | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB L.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Schouman |
| --- | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-PIT22 (1Q: 11:05) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Greg Olsen for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Rogers. Olsen gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.White | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | --- | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Short Zone | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Deep Zone | --- | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT38 (1Q: 10:24) Cam Newton pass completed to RB LenDale White for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Kevin Williams. White gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.White | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-PIT41 (1Q: 09:43) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Greg Olsen.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Willams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-PIT41 (1Q: 09:37) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Jimmy Graham for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Darrent Williams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Graham gained 15 yards after the catch. PENALTY: G Junius Coston of Pittsburgh was called for an Illegal Block Below the Waist.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Willams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-22-PIT26 (1Q: 09:25) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Mike Willams for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Levi Curtis. Willams gained 10 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Major Wright of Denver was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE V.Curry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Anderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Curtis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT31 (1Q: 09:16) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Mike Willams for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Darrent Williams, assisted by DE Bruce Carter. Willams gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.White | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT41 (1Q: 08:38) LenDale White ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB L.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Schouman |
| --- | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-PIT45 (1Q: 07:58) LenDale White ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Tyson Alualu.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | --- | | RB L.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Spy | +++ | | TE D.Schouman |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-PIT48 (1Q: 07:36) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Brandon Jones for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Rico Banks, assisted by S Kenny Phillips. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | RDE V.Curry | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Willams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Anderson | Double X(SE) | --- | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | RCB L.Curtis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | NB E.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB R.Banks | Short Zone | --- | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN44 (1Q: 07:03) LenDale White ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jonah Conger.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB L.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Schouman |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Spy | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-6-DEN40 (1Q: 06:29) PENALTY: TE Greg Olsen of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
2-11-DEN45 (1Q: 06:22) LenDale White ran outside the right tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by DE Bruce Carter. Key block delivered by Ryan Clady.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB L.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN28 (1Q: 05:45) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Cadillac Williams for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Major Wright, assisted by CB Darrent Williams. Williams gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Willams | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.White | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Bump and Run | --- | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN18 (1Q: 05:23) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Willams. DE Bruce Carter defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.White | Protect | --- | SILB B.Cushing | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN18 (1Q: 05:18) Cam Newton pass was dropped by RB LenDale White.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.White | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB B.Cushing | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-DEN18 (1Q: 05:10) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D.J. Hackett for 7 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Phillips, assisted by CB Levi Curtis. Hackett gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE V.Curry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Anderson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Curtis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-DEN11 (1Q: 04:33) Dan Carpenter attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 7, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (1Q: 04:27) Dan Carpenter kicked off 55 yards from the PIT35. Rico Banks returned the ball 14 yards to the DEN24. Tackled by Cadillac Williams. |
1-10-DEN24 (1Q: 04:05) Bernard Pierce ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Roger Gilmore, assisted by ILB Jeb Huckeba. Key block delivered by Ben Grubbs.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE O.Finley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patrick |
| +++ | RDE J.Devine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Hairston |
| +++ | WILB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-3-DEN31 (1Q: 03:34) James Starks ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lowery.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | RDE K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Scott | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-DEN30 (1Q: 02:53) Joey Harrington pass was dropped by FB Jake O'Connell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Dillard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB C.Marsh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Butler | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-DEN30 (1Q: 02:49) Isaac Cochrane punted 41 yards. Quinton Carter called for a fair catch at the PIT29. |
1-10-PIT29 (1Q: 02:42) Josh Cribbs ran a reverse around right end for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Bruce Carter.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB L.White |
| +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Schouman |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT29 (1Q: 02:03) LenDale White ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Kerry Rhodes, assisted by DT Kevin Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB L.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT29 (1Q: 01:18) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Willams. CB Marcus Gilchrist knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE V.Curry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Schouman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Anderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | RCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Curtis | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-PIT29 (1Q: 01:12) Britton Colquitt punted 45 yards. Bernard Pierce returned the kick 10 yards to the DEN36. Tackled by Jeb Huckeba. |
1-10-DEN36 (1Q: 01:01) Joey Harrington scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Austin Spitler.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE J.Devine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | Short Zone | +++ | | TE F.Maese | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Spitler | Double TE | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | WLB R.Gilmore | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| --- | SS D.Lowery | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-DEN42 (1Q: 00:16) Bernard Pierce ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lowery, assisted by OLB Roger Gilmore.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE O.Finley | In Box | --- | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patrick |
| +++ | RDE J.Devine | In Box | +++ | | TE F.Maese |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Hairston |
| +++ | WILB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| --- | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
3-2-DEN44 (2Q: 15:00) Justice Hairston ran a trap outside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Jeb Huckeba. Key block delivered by George Foster.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE K.Peterson | In Box | --- | | X(SE) W.Franklin |
| +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | RDE R.Ayers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB R.Gilmore | In Box | --- | | RB J.Hairston | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Scott | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | WLB J.Huckeba | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB C.Matthews | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-PIT42 (2Q: 14:38) Play-Action. Joey Harrington pass completed to RB James Starks for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Austin Spitler.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Devine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB A.Spitler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| --- | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-PIT43 (2Q: 14:10) Joey Harrington pass completed to RB James Starks for 5 yards. Tackled by S Chris Horton, assisted by CB Dre Kirkpatrick. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: T Eric Winston of Denver was called for an Illegal Shift.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE O.Finley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Devine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB J.Starks | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB A.Spitler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | WLB R.Gilmore | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 2-16-PIT48 (2Q: 13:59) PENALTY: T George Foster of Denver was called for a False Start. |
2-21-DEN47 (2Q: 13:54) Joey Harrington pass completed to TE Ben Patrick for 7 yards. Tackled by S Chris Horton. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE O.Finley | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Devine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Double TE | --- | | RB B.Pierce | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Hairston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB A.Spitler | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB D.Butler | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-PIT46 (2Q: 13:32) Joey Harrington sacked by OLB Roger Gilmore for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Eric Winston.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Devine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB A.Spitler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | WLB R.Gilmore | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-18-DEN50 (2Q: 12:49) Isaac Cochrane punted 36 yards. Quinton Carter returned the kick 1 yard to the PIT15. Tackled by Justice Hairston. |
1-10-PIT15 (2Q: 12:41) LenDale White ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing, assisted by S Marcus Maxey.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB L.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB T.Kerber | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-PIT17 (2Q: 12:07) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Cadillac Williams for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff, assisted by CB Marcus Gilchrist.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Willams | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB L.White | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | --- | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Bump and Run | --- | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-PIT24 (2Q: 11:38) LenDale White ran outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB James Anderson. Key block delivered by James Brewer. PENALTY: QB Cam Newton of Pittsburgh was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB T.Kerber | In Box | +++ | | RB L.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | --- | | TE D.Schouman |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB D.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB L.Curtis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT21 (2Q: 11:32) LenDale White ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | --- | | RB L.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB T.Kerber | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT25 (2Q: 11:00) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Willams. CB Carlos Rogers defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.White | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Schouman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-PIT25 (2Q: 10:54) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Derek Schouman. DE Tyson Alualu drove right through Junius Coston to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| --- | WLB T.Kerber | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-PIT25 (2Q: 10:45) Britton Colquitt punted 53 yards. Bernard Pierce returned the kick 13 yards to the DEN35. Tackled by Jeb Huckeba. |
1-10-DEN35 (2Q: 10:37) Marques Colston ran a reverse around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Chris Horton, assisted by ILB Austin Spitler.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patrick |
| --- | RDE K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce |
| +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Hairston |
| +++ | WILB A.Spitler | In Box | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB D.Butler | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-DEN36 (2Q: 09:53) Joey Harrington pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Julio Jones. CB Curtis Marsh defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SILB B.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB C.Marsh | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-DEN36 (2Q: 09:47) Play-Action. Joey Harrington scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Bart Scott and assisted by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB P.Dillard | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB C.Marsh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Short Zone | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Butler | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-DEN43 (2Q: 09:18) Isaac Cochrane punted 44 yards. Quinton Carter returned the kick 9 yards to the PIT22. Tackled by Sedrick Ellis. |
1-10-PIT22 (2Q: 09:08) LenDale White ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB L.White | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-PIT23 (2Q: 08:33) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Greg Olsen for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Jonah Conger. Olsen gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.White | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB K.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT42 (2Q: 07:53) LenDale White ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Kerry Rhodes, assisted by DT Kevin Williams. OLB Jonah Conger knocked down A.Q. Shipley to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB L.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-PIT43 (2Q: 07:19) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Willams. DE Tyson Alualu hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Bennett | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.White | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-PIT43 (2Q: 07:15) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Earl Bennett for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB James Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Willams | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Anderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Curtis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-PIT49 (2Q: 06:50) Britton Colquitt punted 43 yards. Bernard Pierce called for a fair catch at the DEN08. |
1-10-DEN08 (2Q: 06:42) Bernard Pierce ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Dre Kirkpatrick.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE O.Finley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patrick |
| +++ | RDE J.Devine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Hairston |
| +++ | WILB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| --- | SS D.Lowery | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-DEN10 (2Q: 06:13) James Starks ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Austin Spitler.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | In Box | --- | | X(SE) W.Franklin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patrick |
| +++ | RDE J.Devine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | WILB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB D.Butler | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-DEN11 (2Q: 05:51) Play-Action. Joey Harrington pass completed to RB Bernard Pierce for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by S Darius Butler. Pierce gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB P.Dillard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB C.Marsh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Butler | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN22 (2Q: 05:08) Bernard Pierce ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Johnathan Wade, assisted by CB Dwight Lowery.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE O.Finley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) W.Franklin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patrick |
| +++ | RDE J.Devine | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Hairston |
| +++ | WILB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Butler | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-DEN24 (2Q: 04:38) James Starks ran around right end for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Bart Scott. Key block delivered by Ben Grubbs. PENALTY: G Ben Grubbs of Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | RDE K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Scott | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | WLB P.Dillard | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| --- | SS D.Lowery | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-18-DEN14 (2Q: 04:28) Joey Harrington pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Jeb Huckeba. Colston gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Patrick | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Devine | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB A.Spitler | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN35 (2Q: 03:57) James Starks ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Roger Gilmore.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | RDE K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Scott | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB D.Butler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| --- | NB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| --- | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-DEN31 (2Q: 03:39) Joey Harrington pass completed to TE Ben Patrick for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Patrick gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Devine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB A.Spitler | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| --- | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-DEN40 (2Q: 03:20) Joey Harrington scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Dillard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB C.Marsh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Short Zone | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Butler | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN45 (2Q: 03:00) Joey Harrington pass was dropped by FB Jake O'Connell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: CB Dre Kirkpatrick of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | --- | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB D.Butler | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB C.Marsh | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| --- | SS D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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1-10-DEN50 (2Q: 02:54) Joey Harrington pass completed to WR Will Franklin for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Austin Spitler, assisted by CB Johnathan Wade. Franklin gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: CB Dwight Lowery of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Devine | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB B.Pierce | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Hairston | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Spitler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT33 (2Q: 02:47) Joey Harrington pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 24 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by S Chris Horton. Colston gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Curtis Marsh on the PIT09.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Bump and Run | --- | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB C.Marsh | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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1-10-PIT09 (2Q: 02:34) LenDale White ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing, assisted by S Marcus Maxey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB L.White | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-PIT09 (2Q: 02:03) LenDale White ran a trap outside the right tackle for 27 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing. Key block delivered by James Brewer. PENALTY: G Manuel Ramirez of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB L.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | RCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-14-PIT05 (2Q: 01:57) LenDale White ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Kevin Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | --- | | RB L.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-13-PIT06 (2Q: 01:29) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Greg Olsen. CB Major Wright defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Bennett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-PIT06 (2Q: 01:22) Britton Colquitt punted 40 yards. Bernard Pierce returned the kick -4 yards to the DEN50. Tackled by Jeb Huckeba. |
1-10-DEN50 (2Q: 01:14) Joey Harrington pass completed to WR Will Franklin for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Curtis Marsh. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Scott | Double Z(FL) | --- | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB C.Marsh | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-PIT41 (2Q: 00:58) Joey Harrington pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Johnathan Wade, assisted by CB Dwight Lowery. Colston gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB D.Butler | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Short Zone | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB C.Marsh | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
1-10-PIT22 (2Q: 00:50) Joey Harrington pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Colston gained 20 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Scott | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB D.Butler | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
1-2-PIT02 (2Q: 00:40) Joey Harrington pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ben Patrick. DT Johnny Jolly hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Ayers | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Hairston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB A.Spitler | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.Huckeba | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB P.Dillard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB C.Marsh | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Bentley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-PIT02 (2Q: 00:35) Joey Harrington pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Franklin. DT Otis Finley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB R.Ayers | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Spitler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | WLB J.Huckeba | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB P.Dillard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB C.Marsh | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Bentley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-PIT02 (2Q: 00:28) Joey Harrington pass completed to TE Ben Patrick for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: DT Otis Finley of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. Denver 13, Pittsburgh 3
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Patrick | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE O.Finley | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Ayers | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Hairston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB A.Spitler | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.Huckeba | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB P.Dillard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB C.Marsh | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Bentley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Double X(SE) | --- |
|
| (2Q: 00:28) Extra point by Micah Posante was good. Denver 14, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (2Q: 00:28) Micah Posante kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 00:28) Cam Newton dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| 2-11-PIT24 (2Q: 00:11) Cam Newton dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Micah Posante kicked off 67 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 15:00) LenDale White ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB L.White | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Schouman |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | --- | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS M.Wright | Spy | +++ |
|
2-9-PIT26 (3Q: 14:29) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Mike Willams for 6 yards. Tackled by S Kerry Rhodes. Willams gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Bennett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.White | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-PIT32 (3Q: 13:42) Cam Newton pass completed to RB LenDale White for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Bruce Carter.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Willams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.White | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-PIT33 (3Q: 13:17) Britton Colquitt punted and it was blocked by Sione Pouha. PIT Britton Colquitt recovered the ball at the PIT28. |
1-10-PIT28 (3Q: 13:10) James Starks ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Dre Kirkpatrick, assisted by DT Johnny Jolly.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | RDE K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Scott | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| --- | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| --- | NB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| --- | SS D.Lowery | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-PIT32 (3Q: 12:32) Joey Harrington pass completed to RB Bernard Pierce for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Roger Gilmore, assisted by ILB Jeb Huckeba. Pierce gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Devine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Hairston | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB A.Spitler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB D.Butler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| --- | SS D.Lowery | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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3-7-PIT25 (3Q: 12:04) Joey Harrington pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Will Franklin. DE Robert Ayers blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB P.Dillard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB C.Marsh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Butler | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-PIT25 (3Q: 11:54) Micah Posante attempted a 42 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
1-10-PIT32 (3Q: 11:46) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Willams. DE Bruce Carter hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: ILB Brian Cushing of Denver was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Bennett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.White | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT37 (3Q: 11:41) LenDale White ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus Gilchrist, assisted by DE Bruce Carter.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Bennett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | --- | | RB L.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Schouman |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Spy | --- | | LT R.Clady |
| --- | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-PIT39 (3Q: 11:01) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Greg Olsen for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus Gilchrist.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Willams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB T.Kerber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB K.Rhodes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT48 (3Q: 10:35) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Mike Willams for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Jonah Conger.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.White | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-2-DEN44 (3Q: 09:48) LenDale White ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Kevin Williams, assisted by DE Tyson Alualu. Key block delivered by Manuel Ramirez.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB L.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN40 (3Q: 09:24) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Willams. CB Carlos Rogers defended the pass. PENALTY: S Kerry Rhodes of Denver was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.White | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-DEN35 (3Q: 09:18) Cam Newton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Mike Willams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.White | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN35 (3Q: 09:12) Cam Newton pass completed to RB LenDale White for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Jonah Conger.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Willams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | --- | | FB L.White | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-DEN28 (3Q: 08:41) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Bennett. DT Sedrick Ellis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | RDE V.Curry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Willams | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Anderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Curtis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-DEN28 (3Q: 08:35) Dan Carpenter attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 14, Pittsburgh 6 |
| (3Q: 08:30) Dan Carpenter kicked off 60 yards from the PIT35. Marcus Maxwell returned the ball 19 yards to the DEN24. Tackled by D.J. Hackett. |
1-10-DEN24 (3Q: 08:10) Bernard Pierce ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE J.C. Devine, assisted by ILB Jeb Huckeba.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patrick |
| +++ | RDE J.Devine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Hairston |
| +++ | WILB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-DEN27 (3Q: 07:41) Joey Harrington pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 12 yards. Tackled by S Darius Butler. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Colston gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | Double Z(FL) | --- | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB D.Butler | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN39 (3Q: 07:12) Bernard Pierce ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE O.Finley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patrick |
| +++ | RDE J.Devine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Hairston |
| --- | WILB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-DEN38 (3Q: 06:41) Joey Harrington pass completed to TE Ben Patrick for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Johnathan Wade. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: QB Joey Harrington of Denver was called for an Illegal Forward Pass.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Patrick | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Blackmon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.Wade | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | NB P.Dillard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| --- | DB Q.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| --- | SS D.Butler | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
3-16-DEN33 (3Q: 06:30) Joey Harrington pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Franklin. S Darius Butler defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB P.Dillard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB C.Marsh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| --- | RCB J.Wade | Short Zone | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Butler | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-DEN33 (3Q: 06:20) Isaac Cochrane punted 32 yards. Quinton Carter called for a fair catch at the PIT35. |
1-10-PIT35 (3Q: 06:10) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Jones. CB Rico Banks defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Willams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Kerber | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | RCB L.Curtis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | NB E.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB R.Banks | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT35 (3Q: 06:01) LenDale White ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Bennett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | --- | | RB L.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB K.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT41 (3Q: 05:40) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Cribbs. DT Kevin Williams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-PIT41 (3Q: 05:36) Britton Colquitt punted 37 yards. Bernard Pierce returned the kick 2 yards to the DEN24. Tackled by Phillip Dillard. |
1-10-DEN24 (3Q: 05:26) Joey Harrington pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 20 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Roger Gilmore. Colston gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Blackmon | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB J.Wade | Bump and Run | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | NB P.Dillard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | DB Q.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Butler | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Lowery | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN44 (3Q: 04:43) Joey Harrington pass completed to FB Jake O'Connell for 56 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! O'Connell gained 50 yards after the catch. Denver 20, Pittsburgh 6
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Scott | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | --- | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB C.Marsh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 04:43) Extra point by Micah Posante was good. Denver 21, Pittsburgh 6 |
| (3Q: 04:26) Micah Posante kicked off 72 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 04:26) LenDale White ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Kevin Williams, assisted by S Kerry Rhodes. PENALTY: DT Sione Pouha of Denver was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Pouha | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB L.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT44 (3Q: 04:19) Cadillac Williams ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Jonah Conger, assisted by DT Sione Pouha.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Bennett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Schouman |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-PIT45 (3Q: 03:40) LenDale White ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing, assisted by DT Kevin Williams.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Bennett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | --- | | RB L.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Schouman |
| +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-DEN48 (3Q: 03:08) LenDale White ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Kerry Rhodes. PENALTY: G Manuel Ramirez of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB T.Kerber | In Box | +++ | | RB L.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB J.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Curtis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-3-DEN49 (3Q: 03:02) Britton Colquitt punted 37 yards. Bernard Pierce returned the kick 5 yards to the DEN17. Tackled by Jimmy Graham. |
1-10-DEN17 (3Q: 02:54) Joey Harrington pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 17 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Ayers, assisted by CB Dwight Lowery. Colston gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | --- | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB D.Butler | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB C.Marsh | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN34 (3Q: 02:07) James Starks ran around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by ILB Bart Scott. PENALTY: WR Will Franklin of Denver was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | RDE K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Scott | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Hairston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| --- | NB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-15-DEN29 (3Q: 02:00) Joey Harrington pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ben Patrick. DE J.C. Devine defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Devine | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Hairston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB A.Spitler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| --- | SS D.Lowery | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Double TE | --- |
|
3-15-DEN29 (3Q: 01:52) Joey Harrington pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Johnathan Wade.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB B.Pierce | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | Short Zone | +++ | | TE F.Maese | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB A.Spitler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | --- | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-DEN42 (3Q: 01:18) Isaac Cochrane punted 31 yards. Quinton Carter returned the kick 2 yards to the PIT29. Tackled by James Anderson. |
1-10-PIT29 (3Q: 01:10) LenDale White ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Bruce Carter.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB L.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB T.Kerber | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB K.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT32 (3Q: 00:35) Cam Newton pass completed to RB LenDale White for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing. White gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.White | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 3-1-PIT38 (4Q: 15:00) PENALTY: DE Tyson Alualu of Denver was called for Encroachment. |
1-10-PIT43 (4Q: 14:49) LenDale White ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Jonah Conger. Key block delivered by Manuel Ramirez.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB L.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT49 (4Q: 14:15) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Brandon Jones for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing. Jones gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Willams | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN37 (4Q: 13:46) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus Gilchrist, assisted by DT Kevin Williams.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.White | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-DEN28 (4Q: 13:22) LenDale White ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing, assisted by OLB Jonah Conger. Key block delivered by Greg Olsen.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Schouman |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Willams |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Williams |
| +++ | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | FB L.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN24 (4Q: 12:42) Cam Newton pass completed to RB LenDale White for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing, assisted by DE Bruce Carter.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.White | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-13-DEN27 (4Q: 12:07) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Greg Olsen for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Major Wright.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Willams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.White | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Bump and Run | --- | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-DEN23 (4Q: 11:32) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Derek Schouman for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Bennett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-DEN18 (4Q: 10:52) Dan Carpenter attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 21, Pittsburgh 9 |
| (4Q: 10:44) Dan Carpenter kicked off 73 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (4Q: 10:44) Bernard Pierce ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Jeb Huckeba, assisted by CB Dwight Lowery.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE O.Finley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | TE B.Patrick |
| +++ | RDE J.Devine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Huckeba | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Hairston |
| +++ | WILB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB D.Butler | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-DEN24 (4Q: 10:14) Joey Harrington pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bernard Pierce. CB Dwight Lowery defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Devine | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Hairston | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB A.Spitler | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-DEN24 (4Q: 10:09) Play-Action. Joey Harrington sacked by DE Kenny Peterson for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by George Foster.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Huckeba | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB P.Dillard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB C.Marsh | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| --- | NB Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Butler | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS D.Lowery | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-19-DEN16 (4Q: 09:34) Isaac Cochrane punted 59 yards. Quinton Carter returned the kick 3 yards to the PIT28. Tackled by Jason Smith. |
1-10-PIT28 (4Q: 09:27) LenDale White ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Bruce Carter.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB L.White | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Schouman |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-PIT31 (4Q: 08:49) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Willams. ILB Robert Wendorff defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Willams | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.White | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT31 (4Q: 08:44) Cadillac Williams ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Robert Wendorff. CB Marcus Gilchrist knocked down Ryan Clady to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| --- | RDE V.Curry | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Wendorff | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB J.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | RCB K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Curtis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-11-PIT27 (4Q: 08:06) Britton Colquitt punted 40 yards. Bernard Pierce returned the kick 10 yards to the DEN43. Tackled by Jeb Huckeba. |
1-10-DEN43 (4Q: 07:55) James Starks ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly, assisted by ILB Bart Scott. Key block delivered by Zach Browning.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | In Box | --- | | X(SE) W.Franklin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | RDE K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Scott | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS D.Butler | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-DEN48 (4Q: 07:11) James Starks ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly, assisted by ILB Bart Scott. Key block delivered by George Foster.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | RDE K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Scott | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB D.Butler | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| --- | SS D.Lowery | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT46 (4Q: 06:26) James Starks ran around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by DE Kenny Peterson, assisted by CB Dwight Lowery.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | RDE K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Scott | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Hairston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB D.Butler | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-16-DEN48 (4Q: 05:39) Bernard Pierce ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by ILB Jeb Huckeba.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE O.Finley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) W.Franklin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patrick |
| +++ | RDE J.Devine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Hairston |
| +++ | WILB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| --- | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-PIT48 (4Q: 04:52) Bernard Pierce ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Quinton Carter, assisted by OLB Roger Gilmore.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE O.Finley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patrick |
| --- | RDE J.Devine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | WILB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB D.Butler | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-6-PIT42 (4Q: 04:05) Isaac Cochrane punted 42 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 03:58) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Mike Willams for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Bruce Carter. Willams gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.White | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB K.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT33 (4Q: 03:34) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Derek Schouman for 8 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Phillips. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.White | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB K.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-PIT41 (4Q: 03:18) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Cribbs. OLB Derrick Morgan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.White | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-PIT41 (4Q: 03:10) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Greg Olsen. DE Tyson Alualu simply tossed Junius Coston aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Kerber | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.White | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| --- | LCB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Curtis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-2-PIT41 (4Q: 03:01) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Derek Schouman for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Levi Curtis, assisted by ILB Brian Cushing. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Schouman gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Kerber | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.White | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | --- | | TE D.Schouman | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Curtis | Deep Zone | --- | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN44 (4Q: 02:39) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Derek Schouman for 13 yards. Tackled by S Kerry Rhodes, assisted by CB Marcus Gilchrist.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.White | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN31 (4Q: 02:12) Cam Newton pass was intended for RB LenDale White and was intercepted by S Kerry Rhodes at the DEN16. The interception was returned 4 yards. Tackled by LenDale White.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | --- | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.White | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN20 (4Q: 02:03) James Starks ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Roger Gilmore. CB Johnathan Wade crushed Jake O'Connell to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | TE J.O'Connell |
| --- | RDE K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Scott | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB D.Butler | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-11-DEN19 (4Q: 01:55) Justice Hairston ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Ayers. PENALTY: T George Foster of Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patrick |
| +++ | RDE K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hairston | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Huckeba | In Box | +++ | | TE F.Maese |
| +++ | WILB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| --- | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| --- | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-20-DEN10 (4Q: 01:45) James Starks ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Kenny Peterson. PENALTY: G Ben Grubbs of Denver was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE R.Ayers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Franklin |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | RDE K.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Scott | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB C.Marsh | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-17-DEN13 (4Q: 01:38) Bernard Pierce ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Chris Horton, assisted by CB Dwight Lowery. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT CB Dwight Lowery to the DEN13.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Harrington |
| *** | LDE O.Finley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patrick |
| +++ | RDE J.Devine | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Huckeba | In Box | +++ | | TE F.Maese |
| +++ | WILB A.Spitler | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB R.Gilmore | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Lauvao |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB J.Wade | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Grubbs |
| +++ | SS D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Foster |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN13 (4Q: 01:31) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Brandon Jones. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | --- | RDE V.Curry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Bennett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jones | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Anderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | LCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | RCB L.Curtis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | NB E.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB R.Banks | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Phillips | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN13 (4Q: 01:25) Cam Newton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR D.J. Hackett.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.White | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| --- | WLB J.Conger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-DEN13 (4Q: 01:19) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Greg Olsen for 10 yards. Tackled by S Kerry Rhodes. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE V.Curry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Anderson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB K.Rhodes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.Maxey | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
1-3-DEN03 (4Q: 01:10) Cam Newton sacked by OLB Derrick Morgan and OLB Jonah Conger for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by LenDale White. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.White | Protect | --- | SILB B.Cushing | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-10-DEN10 (4Q: 01:00) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR D.J. Hackett. DE Tyson Alualu blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Pouha | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB B.Carter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.White | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-DEN10 (4Q: 00:54) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D.J. Hackett. DT Sedrick Ellis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: RB Cadillac Williams of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE V.Curry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Protect | +++ | SILB R.Wendorff | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Anderson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB C.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB L.Curtis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS K.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-10-DEN10 (4Q: 00:50) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Derek Schouman for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Bruce Carter. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Williams | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Schouman | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Wendorff | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT R.Clady |
| +++ | WLB J.Conger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-DEN09 (4Q: 00:40) Joey Harrington dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 2-12-DEN07 (4Q: 00:28) Joey Harrington dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: Denver Broncos 21, Pittsburgh Steelers 9 |