| Played in New Jersey, NJ, weather: 47 degrees, fair, 9 mph wind. |
| New Jersey won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Micah Posante kicked off 72 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NJY25 (1Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Tavarres King for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Shaun Crawford. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.King | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Gallier | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB E.Thomas | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB S.Crawford | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-NJY30 (1Q: 14:25) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jacob Tamme for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Derrick Morgan, assisted by CB Marcus Gilchrist. Tamme gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.King | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Protect | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Reed | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NJY48 (1Q: 13:55) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Steve Breaston for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus Gilchrist, assisted by DE Tyson Alualu. Breaston gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB E.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB S.Crawford | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-DEN43 (1Q: 13:20) Felix Jones ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Eli Thomas. Key block delivered by Allen Barbre.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | WLB E.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB S.Crawford | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN38 (1Q: 12:54) Felix Jones ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Sedrick Ellis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | WLB E.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB S.Crawford | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-DEN38 (1Q: 12:27) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Mark Ingram for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing. Ingram gained 8 yards after the catch. PENALTY: T John Terry of New Jersey was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.King | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Ingram | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB D.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-DEN43 (1Q: 12:18) Felix Jones ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Tyson Alualu.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | WLB E.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB S.Crawford | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-DEN39 (1Q: 11:39) Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Dan Bazuin.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Cox | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB S.Arnoux | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB C.Griffin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Gehrig | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS K.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| --- | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-DEN33 (1Q: 10:54) Greg Zuerlein attempted a 50 yard field goal and succeeded. New Jersey 3, Denver 0 |
| (1Q: 10:47) Greg Zuerlein kicked off 56 yards from the NJY35. Aiden Gehrig returned the ball 17 yards to the DEN26. Tackled by Victor Cruz. |
1-10-DEN26 (1Q: 10:23) James Starks ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Glover Quin. Key block delivered by Eric Winston.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Manning |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-DEN32 (1Q: 09:48) Bernard Pierce ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Doyle |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-DEN35 (1Q: 09:17) Bernard Pierce ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Leonardo Tarpley. Key block delivered by Gosder Cherilus.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Neal | In Box | --- | | TE J.Doyle |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | WLB K.Biermann | Spy | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB D.Sunderland | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN39 (1Q: 08:44) Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 34 yards. Tackled by CB Trumaine McBride. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Colston gained 33 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Doyle | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NJY27 (1Q: 07:57) Bernard Pierce ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Ray McDonald. Key block delivered by Gosder Cherilus.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Doyle |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | --- | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | --- | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-NJY18 (1Q: 07:22) Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Tyrell Johnson, assisted by S T.J. Ward.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.Torbor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Starks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Goethel | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT W.Franklin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB G.Quin | Bump and Run | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | DB T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-7-NJY07 (1Q: 06:38) PENALTY: T Eric Winston of Denver was called for a False Start. |
1-12-NJY12 (1Q: 06:27) Bernard Pierce ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Ray McDonald, assisted by DT Mike Neal.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Doyle |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Manning |
| +++ | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB D.Sunderland | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-NJY10 (1Q: 05:55) Bernard Pierce ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Kyle Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Doyle |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-NJY09 (1Q: 05:12) Play-Action. Kyle Orton pass completed to TE Jack Doyle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Kroy Biermann, assisted by OLB Sean Weatherspoon. Doyle gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Doyle | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Protect | +++ | SLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | WLB D.Sunderland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| --- | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-NJY04 (1Q: 04:44) Micah Posante attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. New Jersey 3, Denver 3 |
| (1Q: 04:37) Micah Posante kicked off 52 yards from the DEN35. Steve Breaston returned the ball 30 yards to the NJY43. Tackled by Sedrick Ellis. |
1-10-NJY43 (1Q: 04:13) Tavarres King ran a reverse around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Dan Bazuin.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE E.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.King | Ball Carrier | +++ | 3tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | RDE S.Arnoux | In Box | +++ | | SLOT V.Cruz |
| +++ | MLB H.Gruttadauria | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Ingram |
| +++ | LCB S.Crawford | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | RCB A.Gehrig | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | NB J.Conger | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | DB D.Morgan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS K.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-NJY46 (1Q: 03:31) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jordan Reed for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Aiden Gehrig. Reed gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.King | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Protect | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Reed | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN46 (1Q: 03:03) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jacob Tamme. OLB Eli Thomas defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.King | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE J.Reed | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN46 (1Q: 02:56) Mark Ingram ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Derrick Morgan.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.King |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Reed |
| +++ | MLB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| --- | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-DEN44 (1Q: 02:33) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Mark Ingram for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Tyson Alualu. Ingram gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Cox | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Tamme | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Arnoux | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB C.Griffin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Gehrig | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS K.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-DEN38 (1Q: 02:03) Brad Nortman punted 38 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN20 (1Q: 01:56) James Starks ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Doyle |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patrick |
| +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Manning |
| +++ | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB D.Sunderland | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| --- | SS T.Ward | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-DEN18 (1Q: 01:23) Kyle Orton pass completed to FB Norman Manning for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Glover Quin.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB N.Manning | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-DEN14 (1Q: 00:48) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justin Blackmon. S T.J. Ward defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-DEN14 (1Q: 00:39) Karl Rice punted 37 yards. Ryan Mundy called for a fair catch at the NJY49. |
1-10-NJY49 (1Q: 00:31) Mark Ingram ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Eli Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.King |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | MLB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | In Box | --- | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-DEN47 (1Q: 00:04) Mark Ingram ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.King |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Spy | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
3-1-DEN42 (2Q: 15:00) Felix Jones ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Derrick Morgan, assisted by DE Dan Bazuin. Key block delivered by Erik Pears.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Kerber | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | WLB B.Cushing | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB S.Arnoux | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB S.Crawford | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS K.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-DEN37 (2Q: 14:37) PENALTY: T John Terry of New Jersey was called for a False Start. |
1-15-DEN42 (2Q: 14:33) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jordan Reed for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing, assisted by OLB Derrick Morgan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.King | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Reed | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-12-DEN39 (2Q: 13:52) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Steve Breaston for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing. Breaston gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Conger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Arnoux | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-DEN20 (2Q: 13:15) Ben Roethlisberger kept the ball, running a trap outside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey, assisted by DT Sedrick Ellis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones |
| +++ | MLB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | WLB E.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| --- | RCB C.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-DEN23 (2Q: 12:31) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Jordan Reed.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.King | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Protect | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-DEN23 (2Q: 12:26) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jacob Tamme for 23 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Jersey 9, Denver 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Cox | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Arnoux | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB C.Griffin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Gehrig | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS K.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 12:26) Extra point by Greg Zuerlein was good. New Jersey 10, Denver 3 |
| (2Q: 12:16) Greg Zuerlein kicked off 74 yards from the NJY35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (2Q: 12:16) Kyle Orton pass completed to RB Bernard Pierce for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon, assisted by ILB Kroy Biermann.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-DEN21 (2Q: 11:48) Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Julio Jones for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Trumaine McBride.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE D.Sunderland | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-18-DEN17 (2Q: 11:20) Kyle Orton scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Kyle Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-DEN21 (2Q: 10:52) Karl Rice punted 40 yards. Ryan Mundy returned the kick 4 yards to the NJY43. Tackled by Ben Patrick. |
1-10-NJY43 (2Q: 10:43) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Mark Ingram. ILB Brian Cushing defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.King | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NJY43 (2Q: 10:39) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Felix Jones for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus Gilchrist. Jones gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB S.Crawford | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-2-DEN49 (2Q: 10:10) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Breaston. DT Anthony Bryant hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE A.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.King | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Conger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Kerber | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE J.Reed | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB S.Arnoux | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB C.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB S.Crawford | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS K.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-DEN49 (2Q: 10:00) Brad Nortman punted 41 yards. Aiden Gehrig returned the kick -1 yards to the DEN07. PENALTY: CB Marcus Gilchrist of Denver was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-DEN04 (2Q: 09:50) Bernard Pierce ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Tyrell Johnson, assisted by S Ryan Mundy. Key block delivered by Gosder Cherilus.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE D.Sunderland | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | --- | | TE J.Doyle |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| --- | NB T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-DEN11 (2Q: 09:20) Bernard Pierce ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon. Key block delivered by Gosder Cherilus.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Doyle |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | --- | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | --- | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN17 (2Q: 08:57) Play-Action. Kyle Orton pass completed to TE Jack Doyle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Glover Quin, assisted by ILB Kroy Biermann. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Protect | +++ | SLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB D.Sunderland | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-DEN26 (2Q: 08:21) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jack Doyle. DE Leonardo Tarpley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: G Randall Martinez of Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-11-DEN16 (2Q: 08:17) Kyle Orton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Marques Colston. DT Eduardo Pourdanesh blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-DEN16 (2Q: 08:13) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marques Colston. CB Trumaine McBride defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.Torbor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Starks | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Goethel | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Franklin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | DB T.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-DEN16 (2Q: 08:03) Karl Rice punted 54 yards. Ryan Mundy returned the kick 19 yards to the NJY49. Tackled by Sedrick Ellis. |
1-10-NJY49 (2Q: 07:53) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jordan Reed for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing, assisted by OLB Derrick Morgan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.King | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Reed | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-DEN42 (2Q: 07:06) Felix Jones ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Sedrick Ellis, assisted by S Marcus Maxey. Key block delivered by Ryan Pontbraind. PENALTY: DT Sedrick Ellis of Denver was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | WLB E.Thomas | In Box | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB S.Crawford | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-DEN24 (2Q: 07:00) PENALTY: OLB Eli Thomas of Denver was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-DEN19 (2Q: 06:50) Felix Jones ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey, assisted by OLB Eli Thomas. Key block delivered by Jacob Tamme.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | WLB E.Thomas | In Box | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Spy | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB S.Crawford | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN12 (2Q: 06:08) Big Ben Roethlisberger kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Sedrick Ellis. S Marcus Maxey knocked down Willie Colon to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones |
| +++ | MLB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | WLB E.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| --- | RCB C.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB S.Crawford | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-DEN11 (2Q: 05:32) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jacob Tamme for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus Gilchrist. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Matunda | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Gallier | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-1-DEN01 (2Q: 05:01) Jalen Gallier ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Eli Thomas, assisted by ILB Brian Cushing.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | In Box | --- | | TE J.Tamme |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Ingram |
| +++ | RDE E.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | MLB D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | WLB M.Gilchrist | In Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | LCB A.Gehrig | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | RCB M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | In Box | +++ |
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2-1-DEN01 (2Q: 04:23) Big Ben Roethlisberger scrambled for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! New Jersey 16, Denver 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Conger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | RDE E.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | MLB D.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | WLB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | LCB A.Gehrig | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | RCB M.Maxey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | SS M.Wright | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 04:23) Extra point by Greg Zuerlein was good. New Jersey 17, Denver 3 |
| (2Q: 04:13) Greg Zuerlein kicked off 74 yards from the NJY35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (2Q: 04:13) Bernard Pierce ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Leonardo Tarpley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Doyle |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-DEN26 (2Q: 03:56) Bernard Pierce ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Eduardo Pourdanesh, assisted by CB Jimmy Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Doyle |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-DEN29 (2Q: 03:32) Play-Action. Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Franklin. DE Ray McDonald hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Franklin | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB R.Mundy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-DEN29 (2Q: 03:28) Karl Rice punted 52 yards. Ryan Mundy returned the kick 4 yards to the NJY23. Tackled by Kenny Phillips. |
1-10-NJY23 (2Q: 03:19) Ben Roethlisberger pass was dropped by WR Steve Breaston.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.King | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Protect | --- | SLB E.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Gallier | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NJY23 (2Q: 03:10) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jacob Tamme for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus Gilchrist, assisted by ILB Brian Cushing. PENALTY: CB Cedric Griffin of Denver was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) V.Cruz | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB E.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB S.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NJY35 (2Q: 02:59) Ben Roethlisberger sacked by DE Tyson Alualu for a loss of 6 yards. Alualu ran right past Willie Colon and knocked down the quarterback. PENALTY: CB Marcus Gilchrist of Denver was called for Defensive Holding. New Jersey's Jacob Tamme was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.King | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tamme | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB E.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Reed | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB D.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NJY40 (2Q: 02:45) Play-Action. Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Felix Jones. DE Tyson Alualu hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB E.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB S.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NJY40 (2Q: 02:38) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Smith Sr.. CB Shaun Crawford defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Reed | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB E.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB S.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-10-NJY40 (2Q: 02:31) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jordan Reed for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Eli Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.King | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Matunda | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Protect | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Reed | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Bump and Run | --- | | RG E.Pears |
| --- | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-4-NJY46 (2Q: 02:00) Brad Nortman punted 52 yards. The ball was downed at the DEN02. |
1-10-DEN02 (2Q: 01:50) James Starks ran inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Glover Quin, assisted by OLB Sean Weatherspoon. Key block delivered by Eric Winston.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Blackmon |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Manning |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | --- | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN12 (2Q: 01:22) Kyle Orton pass completed to RB Bernard Pierce for 3 yards. Tackled by S T.J. Ward.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Doyle | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-DEN15 (2Q: 00:56) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Norman Manning. CB Glover Quin defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | FB N.Manning | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| --- | NB J.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-DEN15 (2Q: 00:52) Kyle Orton scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Glover Quin and assisted by CB Jimmy Smith.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS T.Johnson | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN24 (2Q: 00:19) Bernard Pierce ran outside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Leonardo Tarpley, assisted by DT Kyle Williams. Key block delivered by Eric Winston.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Doyle |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Manning |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | --- | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | --- | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Out of Box | --- | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Greg Zuerlein kicked off 53 yards from the NJY35. Aiden Gehrig returned the ball 10 yards to the DEN22. Tackled by Jimmy Smith. |
1-10-DEN22 (3Q: 14:23) Play-Action. Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 40 yards. Tackled by CB Glover Quin. Colston gained 39 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB N.Manning | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB T.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-NJY38 (3Q: 13:47) PENALTY: FB Norman Manning of Denver was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NJY43 (3Q: 13:38) Kyle Orton scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon and assisted by ILB Kroy Biermann.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Protect | +++ | RDE T.Goethel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | FB N.Manning | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB D.Sunderland | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-NJY36 (3Q: 13:05) Bernard Pierce ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Ray McDonald, assisted by S T.J. Ward.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Doyle |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Manning |
| +++ | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB D.Sunderland | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| --- | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | --- | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-NJY36 (3Q: 12:31) Kyle Orton pass completed to RB Bernard Pierce for 36 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pierce gained 35 yards after the catch. PENALTY: DT Kyle Williams of New Jersey was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. New Jersey 17, Denver 9
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE D.Sunderland | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Pierce | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 12:31) Extra point by Micah Posante was good. New Jersey 17, Denver 10 |
| (3Q: 12:20) Micah Posante kicked off 70 yards from the DEN35. Steve Breaston returned the ball 23 yards to the NJY18. Tackled by Aiden Gehrig. |
1-10-NJY18 (3Q: 11:56) Felix Jones ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Major Wright, assisted by ILB Brian Cushing.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Johnston | In Box | --- | | TE J.Reed |
| --- | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE B.Carter | In Box | --- | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | WLB E.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB S.Crawford | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NJY19 (3Q: 11:14) Mark Ingram ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Anthony Bryant.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.King |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Matunda |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Reed |
| +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-NJY18 (3Q: 10:42) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Breaston. DE Tyson Alualu hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Cox | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Matunda | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Reed | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Arnoux | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB C.Griffin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Gehrig | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| --- | SS K.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| --- | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-NJY18 (3Q: 10:34) Brad Nortman punted 43 yards. Aiden Gehrig returned the kick 7 yards to the DEN46. Tackled by John Terry. |
1-10-DEN46 (3Q: 10:26) Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Trumaine McBride. Colston gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Doyle | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | --- | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
1-10-NJY42 (3Q: 09:49) Kyle Orton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Justin Blackmon. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NJY42 (3Q: 09:42) Kyle Orton scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy and assisted by CB Glover Quin.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Protect | --- | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| --- | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-NJY34 (3Q: 09:04) Bernard Pierce ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Deion Sunderland.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Doyle |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | WLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB D.Sunderland | Spy | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS J.Ballard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-2-NJY34 (3Q: 08:32) Micah Posante attempted a 51 yard field goal and succeeded. New Jersey 17, Denver 13 |
| (3Q: 08:26) Micah Posante kicked off 71 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-NJY25 (3Q: 08:26) Mark Ingram ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Eli Thomas, assisted by DE Dan Bazuin. Key block delivered by Erik Pears. Pears ran over Cedric Griffin to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | WLB E.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | --- | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB S.Crawford | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-NJY31 (3Q: 07:59) Mark Ingram ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey. Key block delivered by Willie Colon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | WLB E.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB S.Crawford | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NJY35 (3Q: 07:16) Mark Ingram ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey. Key block delivered by Erik Pears.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Matunda |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | MLB B.Cushing | In Box | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-NJY40 (3Q: 06:34) Mark Ingram ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.King |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB E.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | MLB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | Spy | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-NJY39 (3Q: 06:06) Big Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Steve Breaston for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Aiden Gehrig.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Cox | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Reed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB S.Arnoux | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB C.Griffin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Gehrig | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS K.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-NJY42 (3Q: 05:27) Brad Nortman punted 58 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN20 (3Q: 05:22) Bernard Pierce ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon, assisted by DT Mike Neal.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Doyle |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-DEN23 (3Q: 04:52) Kyle Orton sacked by DE Ray McDonald for a loss of 3 yards. McDonald ran right past Gosder Cherilus and knocked down the quarterback. PENALTY: OLB Sean Weatherspoon of New Jersey was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB T.Johnson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| --- | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN28 (3Q: 04:36) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justin Blackmon. OLB Deion Sunderland hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Protect | --- | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Sunderland | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN28 (3Q: 04:30) Bernard Pierce ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Kroy Biermann, assisted by OLB Sean Weatherspoon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Doyle |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| --- | FS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-DEN33 (3Q: 04:01) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Jake O'Connell. CB Glover Quin defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Protect | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | FB N.Manning | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB D.Sunderland | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| --- | LCB G.Quin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-DEN33 (3Q: 03:57) Karl Rice punted 48 yards. Ryan Mundy returned the kick 16 yards to the NJY35. Tackled by Jason Smith. |
1-10-NJY35 (3Q: 03:48) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Mark Ingram for 49 yards. Tackled by OLB Derrick Morgan. Ingram gained 49 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Reed | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Griffith | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE D.Matunda | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN16 (3Q: 03:06) Play-Action. Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to RB Felix Jones for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Eli Thomas, assisted by DE Dan Bazuin. PENALTY: T John Terry of New Jersey was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE D.Morgan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Thomas | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB S.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-DEN26 (3Q: 02:58) Mark Ingram ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Sedrick Ellis. Key block delivered by Ryan Pontbraind. Pontbraind ran over Derrick Morgan to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.King |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | MLB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | In Box | --- | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Spy | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-15-DEN21 (3Q: 02:19) Felix Jones ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey, assisted by DE Tyson Alualu.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | WLB E.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB K.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-13-DEN19 (3Q: 01:36) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Tavarres King for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing, assisted by CB Marcus Gilchrist. King gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.King | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB J.Gallier | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Arnoux | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB C.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB A.Gehrig | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS K.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-DEN07 (3Q: 01:02) Greg Zuerlein attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. New Jersey 20, Denver 13 |
| (3Q: 00:56) Greg Zuerlein kicked off 56 yards from the NJY35. Aiden Gehrig returned the ball 15 yards to the DEN24. Tackled by Jerald Ballard. |
1-10-DEN24 (3Q: 00:36) Bernard Pierce ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE T.Goethel | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Doyle |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Manning |
| --- | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB D.Sunderland | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-DEN26 (3Q: 00:06) Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon, assisted by CB Glover Quin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
3-4-DEN30 (4Q: 15:00) Bernard Pierce ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Mike Neal.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Pourdanesh | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Doyle |
| --- | 3tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Torbor | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| --- | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-7-DEN27 (4Q: 14:21) Karl Rice punted 49 yards. Ryan Mundy returned the kick 10 yards to the NJY34. Tackled by Sedrick Ellis. |
1-10-NJY34 (4Q: 14:14) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Steve Breaston for 30 yards. Tackled by OLB Derrick Morgan. Breaston gained 25 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE E.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.King | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Ingram | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Arnoux | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB H.Gruttadauria | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT V.Cruz | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB S.Crawford | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Bump and Run | --- | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | NB J.Conger | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | DB D.Morgan | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS K.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN36 (4Q: 13:27) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Dashawn Matunda for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Derrick Morgan.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.King | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Matunda | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Protect | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Reed | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-5-DEN31 (4Q: 12:42) PENALTY: TE Dashawn Matunda of New Jersey was called for a False Start. |
2-10-DEN36 (4Q: 12:30) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to TE Jordan Reed for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Major Wright.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Reed | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB E.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB S.Crawford | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-DEN26 (4Q: 11:58) Big Ben Roethlisberger kept the ball, running a trap outside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Anthony Bryant. Key block delivered by John Terry.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.King |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE J.Conger | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Ingram |
| +++ | SLB E.Thomas | In Box | --- | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN15 (4Q: 11:33) Ben Roethlisberger pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Steve Breaston. DE Tyson Alualu blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.King | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Matunda | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Protect | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE J.Reed | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DEN15 (4Q: 11:26) Ben Roethlisberger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Breaston. CB Marcus Gilchrist defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Denver's Kerry Rhodes was hurt on the play. This appears to be a very serious ankle injury.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.King | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Matunda | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Conger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE J.Reed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | Bump and Run | --- | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS K.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-DEN15 (4Q: 11:21) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Tavarres King for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Jersey 26, Denver 13
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.King | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Reed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Protect | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Gallier | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (4Q: 11:21) Extra point by Greg Zuerlein was good. New Jersey 27, Denver 13 |
| (4Q: 11:10) Greg Zuerlein kicked off 74 yards from the NJY35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (4Q: 11:10) Bernard Pierce ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Ray McDonald.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Doyle |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| --- | FS R.Mundy | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-DEN29 (4Q: 10:26) Kyle Orton scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Kyle Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| --- | NB J.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-DEN34 (4Q: 10:02) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ben Patrick. DE Ray McDonald drove right through Gosder Cherilus to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB D.Sunderland | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| --- | LCB G.Quin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| --- | FS J.Ballard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-1-DEN34 (4Q: 09:55) Bernard Pierce ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE T.Goethel | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Doyle |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Manning |
| +++ | SLB K.Biermann | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | MLB D.Sunderland | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | WLB G.Quin | In Box | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | LCB T.McBride | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | In Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN33 (4Q: 09:45) Mark Ingram ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Sedrick Ellis, assisted by S Marcus Maxey. PENALTY: T John Terry of New Jersey was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Reed |
| --- | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE B.Carter | In Box | --- | | RB M.Ingram | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | WLB E.Thomas | In Box | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB S.Crawford | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-DEN43 (4Q: 09:39) Ben Roethlisberger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Jordan Reed.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.King | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Matunda | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB E.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Reed | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-20-DEN43 (4Q: 09:35) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Tavarres King for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Eli Thomas. King gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.King | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Matunda | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Protect | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Reed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| --- | FS K.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-DEN32 (4Q: 08:57) Ben Roethlisberger pass completed to WR Tavarres King for 17 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey. King gained 18 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NJY Mark Ingram for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Jersey 33, Denver 13
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.King | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT A.Bryant | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Reed | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE T.Alualu | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Protect | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Gallier | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Deep Zone | --- |
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| (4Q: 08:57) Extra point by Greg Zuerlein was good. New Jersey 34, Denver 13 |
| (4Q: 08:13) Greg Zuerlein kicked off 73 yards from the NJY35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (4Q: 08:13) Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Trumaine McBride. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Sunderland | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Pierce | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT W.Franklin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN43 (4Q: 07:52) Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Deion Sunderland. Colston gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB D.Sunderland | Bump and Run | --- | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Bump and Run | --- | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NJY43 (4Q: 07:26) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marques Colston. DT Kyle Williams simply tossed Randall Martinez aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB N.Manning | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB D.Sunderland | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| --- | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NJY43 (4Q: 07:16) Kyle Orton scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Glover Quin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| --- | SS T.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-NJY34 (4Q: 06:47) Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Glover Quin, assisted by S Ryan Mundy.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.Torbor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Starks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Goethel | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT W.Franklin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB G.Quin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | DB T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NJY29 (4Q: 06:28) Kyle Orton sacked by CB Glover Quin for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Zach Browning.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Sunderland | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | FB N.Manning | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB G.Quin | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| --- | NB J.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| --- | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-18-NJY37 (4Q: 06:06) Play-Action. Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 28 yards. Tackled by CB Trumaine McBride. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Colston gained 10 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Jake O'Connell on the NJY09.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Protect | +++ | SLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB D.Sunderland | Bump and Run | --- | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-9-NJY09 (4Q: 05:42) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marques Colston. DT Kyle Williams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.Torbor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Starks | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Goethel | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Franklin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB G.Quin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | DB T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-NJY09 (4Q: 05:36) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Jake O'Connell. DE Leonardo Tarpley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patrick | Protect | --- | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | FB N.Manning | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB D.Sunderland | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| --- | FS R.Mundy | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-9-NJY09 (4Q: 05:31) Kyle Orton pass completed to WR Marques Colston for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Glover Quin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Protect | --- | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Torbor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Blitz Passer | --- | | C Z.Browning |
| --- | NB J.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-1-NJY01 (4Q: 05:08) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marques Colston. OLB Sean Weatherspoon defended the pass. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Weatherspoon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.O'Connell | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | MLB D.Sunderland | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | WLB G.Quin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | LCB T.McBride | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | RCB T.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-NJY01 (4Q: 05:01) Felix Jones ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey, assisted by DT Brian Johnston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | WLB E.Thomas | In Box | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB S.Crawford | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| --- | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-NJY01 (4Q: 04:18) Felix Jones ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Eli Thomas. DT Brian Johnston knocked down Jordan Reed to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Reed |
| --- | 1tcDT A.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE B.Carter | In Box | --- | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | WLB E.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB K.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| --- | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-NJY01 (4Q: 03:35) Mark Ingram ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Eli Thomas, assisted by DT Anthony Bryant.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.King |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gallier |
| +++ | MLB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-8-NJY03 (4Q: 02:49) Brad Nortman punted 60 yards. Aiden Gehrig returned the kick -6 yards to the DEN31. Tackled by John Terry. |
1-10-DEN31 (4Q: 02:42) Kyle Orton pass completed to FB Norman Manning for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Jimmy Smith, assisted by ILB Kroy Biermann. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Pourdanesh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Sunderland | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | FB N.Manning | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | --- | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-7-DEN34 (4Q: 02:23) Kyle Orton pass completed to TE Jack Doyle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Mundy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Doyle | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Pierce | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| --- | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-DEN39 (4Q: 02:03) Kyle Orton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Julio Jones. OLB Reggie Torbor hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.Torbor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Starks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Goethel | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Franklin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | DB T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| +++ | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
4-2-DEN39 (4Q: 01:56) Kyle Orton pass was dropped by WR Marques Colston. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB K.Orton |
| *** | LDE R.Torbor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Blackmon | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Jones | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Colston | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE T.Goethel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Starks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB K.Biermann | Short Zone | --- | | FB N.Manning | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB G.Quin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB T.McBride | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Martinez |
| +++ | NB J.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | C Z.Browning |
| +++ | DB T.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Steinbach |
| +++ | SS R.Mundy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Cherilus |
| --- | FS T.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN39 (4Q: 01:52) Mark Ingram ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey, assisted by DT Sedrick Ellis. Key block delivered by Allen Barbre.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | WLB E.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB S.Crawford | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Denver called a time out. |
2-5-DEN34 (4Q: 01:44) Felix Jones ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing. Key block delivered by Willie Colon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Cruz |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Johnston | In Box | --- | | TE J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | WLB E.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB S.Crawford | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Denver called a time out. |
| 1-10-DEN28 (4Q: 01:35) PENALTY: DT Sedrick Ellis of Denver was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-DEN23 (4Q: 01:35) Felix Jones ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Sedrick Ellis, assisted by DE Tyson Alualu.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE T.Alualu | In Box | --- | | X(SE) V.Cruz |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | In Box | --- | | TE J.Reed |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Smith Sr. |
| +++ | WLB E.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | RCB C.Griffin | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB S.Crawford | Out of Box | --- | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | --- |
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| Denver called a time out. |
2-1-DEN19 (4Q: 01:23) Mark Ingram ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Maxey, assisted by OLB Eli Thomas. Key block delivered by Ryan Pontbraind.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Roethlisberger |
| *** | LDE B.Carter | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Reed |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Bryant | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Griffith |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ellis | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Breaston |
| +++ | RDE T.Alualu | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Ingram | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Thomas | Spy | +++ | | TE D.Matunda |
| +++ | MLB B.Cushing | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Morgan | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Colon |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB A.Gehrig | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Pears |
| +++ | SS M.Maxey | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Barbre |
| +++ | FS M.Wright | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 1-10-DEN14 (4Q: 00:36) Ben Roethlisberger dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: New Jersey Jets 34, Denver Broncos 13 |