| Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 55 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Dan Carpenter kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 15:00) Sawyer Joyner ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Michael Brocker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB S.Joyner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | NB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU26 (1Q: 14:19) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Dominique Edison for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein. Edison gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Mughelli | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU41 (1Q: 13:45) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Maurice Jones-Drew for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Dre Kirkpatrick. Jones-Drew gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.DeWalt | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB O.Mughelli | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-HOU47 (1Q: 13:17) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE J.T. DeWalt. DT Johnny Jolly hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Joyner | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| --- | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-HOU47 (1Q: 13:10) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Dominique Edison for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Dre Kirkpatrick.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Protect | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT M.Austin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB C.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT40 (1Q: 12:29) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-PIT39 (1Q: 11:49) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Sawyer Joyner. DE Kawann Short hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Joyner | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| --- | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| --- | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | NB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-PIT39 (1Q: 11:44) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE J.T. DeWalt. CB Dre Kirkpatrick defended the pass. PENALTY: DE Michael Brocker of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| --- | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-PIT34 (1Q: 11:31) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB MJD Jones-Drew for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dwight Bentley, assisted by S Andrew Sendejo.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT29 (1Q: 11:06) Ovie Mughelli ran around right end for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by DE Kawann Short.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew |
| +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Mughelli | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-PIT28 (1Q: 10:29) Sawyer Joyner ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Joyner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-PIT21 (1Q: 09:57) Tavaris Jackson scrambled for 21 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB O.Mughelli | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 09:57) Extra point by Matt Prater was good. Houston 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 09:45) Matt Prater kicked off 57 yards from the HOU35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 17 yards to the PIT25. Tackled by Matt Roth. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 09:26) Mo Fassnacht ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Richie Clark, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB K.Robinson | In Box | --- | | RB L.Bell |
| +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Fassnacht | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-PIT29 (1Q: 08:58) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Keenan Robinson. Brooks gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Fassnacht | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Spy on QB | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT35 (1Q: 08:14) Le'Veon Bell ran a draw inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Bobby Carpenter, assisted by OLB Keenan Robinson. Key block delivered by James Brewer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | SLB K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| --- | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-PIT43 (1Q: 07:45) Le'Veon Bell ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Bobby Carpenter.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| --- | RDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | SLB K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-PIT41 (1Q: 07:09) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jelani Jenkins. Bell gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Adkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB R.Corner | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-1-PIT44 (1Q: 06:29) Britton Colquitt punted 56 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 06:24) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara. ILB Kaluka Maiava knocked down Donald Penn to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Mughelli |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| --- | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-HOU16 (1Q: 05:39) Tavaris Jackson scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Protect | --- | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Joyner | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-HOU25 (1Q: 05:01) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE J.T. DeWalt for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Dre Kirkpatrick.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU35 (1Q: 04:16) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU39 (1Q: 03:38) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Santonio Holmes for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Kawann Short, assisted by CB Patrick Robinson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Holmes | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU38 (1Q: 03:05) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by S Andrew Sendejo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | --- | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| --- | LCB P.Robinson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU48 (1Q: 02:30) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Thielen gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Joyner | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT35 (1Q: 01:58) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 35 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Thielen gained 30 yards after the catch. Houston 13, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB O.Mughelli | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 01:58) Extra point by Matt Prater was good. Houston 14, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 01:48) Matt Prater kicked off 57 yards from the HOU35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 21 yards to the PIT29. Tackled by Matt Roth. |
1-10-PIT29 (1Q: 01:12) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | SLB K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-PIT28 (1Q: 00:29) Le'Veon Bell ran a trap outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Key block delivered by Aaron Howard.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | SLB K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-PIT37 (1Q: 00:04) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 63 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hester gained 50 yards after the catch. Houston 14, Pittsburgh 6
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Blackburn | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB D.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Bump and Run | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Short Zone | --- | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 00:04) Extra point by Dan Carpenter was good. Houston 14, Pittsburgh 7 |
| Start of second quarter. |
| (2Q: 15:00) Dan Carpenter kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 15:00) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adam Thielen. CB Dre Kirkpatrick defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Mughelli | Protect | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU25 (2Q: 14:50) Santonio Holmes ran a reverse around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava, assisted by S Andrew Sendejo. Key block delivered by Willie Philip. Philip flattened Dre Kirkpatrick to ensure the play's success.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew |
| +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Mughelli |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | --- | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU35 (2Q: 14:27) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adam Thielen. OLB Moise Fokou hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Protect | --- | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB O.Mughelli | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU35 (2Q: 14:14) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| --- | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| --- | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Mughelli |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-HOU31 (2Q: 13:31) Tavaris Jackson pass was dropped by RB Maurice Jones-Drew.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| --- | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-HOU31 (2Q: 13:21) Dustin Colquitt punted 47 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT22. |
1-10-PIT22 (2Q: 13:10) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Bobby Carpenter.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | SLB K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Fassnacht |
| --- | WILB C.Blackburn | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-PIT21 (2Q: 12:38) Le'Veon Bell ran around right end for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Quinn. Key block delivered by A.Q. Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Clayton |
| +++ | RDE Q.Pitcock | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | SLB S.Adkins | In Box | --- | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Alcott |
| +++ | LCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT35 (2Q: 12:11) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 10 yards. Tackled by S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, assisted by CB Jason McCourty. Hester gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT45 (2Q: 11:48) Le'Veon Bell ran a draw inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Richie Clark.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | --- | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | SLB K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-PIT44 (2Q: 11:14) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. DE Matt Roth hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-PIT44 (2Q: 11:09) Cam Newton sacked by DT Everson Griffen for a loss of 13 yards. Sack allowed by Le'Veon Bell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE Q.Pitcock | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Adkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | --- | SILB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB R.Corner | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-24-PIT31 (2Q: 10:39) Britton Colquitt punted 51 yards. Donte Moncrief returned the kick 7 yards to the HOU25. Tackled by Terry Alcott. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 10:31) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB MJD Jones-Drew for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews. Pittsburgh's Chris Horton was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious quadriceps injury.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB O.Mughelli | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS C.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-HOU28 (2Q: 10:01) MJD Jones-Drew ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Mughelli |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| --- | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-HOU29 (2Q: 09:31) Tavaris Jackson scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Dre Kirkpatrick and assisted by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB O.Mughelli | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU38 (2Q: 09:05) MJD Jones-Drew ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry, assisted by ILB Kaluka Maiava. OLB Clay Matthews knocked down Gabriel Rose to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| --- | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| --- | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-HOU34 (2Q: 08:23) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Dominique Edison for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Al Afalava. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Edison gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Joyner | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT40 (2Q: 07:41) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Dominique Edison for 6 yards. Tackled by S Andrew Sendejo. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB O.Mughelli | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-PIT34 (2Q: 06:56) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Sawyer Joyner for 8 yards. Tackled by S Quinton Carter, assisted by CB Dwight Bentley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Joyner | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT S.Holmes | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Landry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT26 (2Q: 06:29) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 10 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry, assisted by S Andrew Sendejo.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Protect | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Curran | Short Zone | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Protect | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT16 (2Q: 05:57) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Houston 20, Pittsburgh 7
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Protect | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Holmes | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB O.Mughelli | Protect | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | --- | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | --- |
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| (2Q: 05:57) Extra point by Matt Prater was good. Houston 21, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (2Q: 05:50) Matt Prater kicked off 49 yards from the HOU35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 19 yards to the PIT35. Tackled by Matt Roth. |
1-10-PIT35 (2Q: 05:30) Terry Alcott ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn, assisted by DT Everson Griffen. Key block delivered by James Brewer.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Brooks |
| +++ | SLB K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Alcott | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-PIT41 (2Q: 05:10) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 29 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon. Hester gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Bump and Run | --- | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Short Zone | --- | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU30 (2Q: 04:43) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Terry Alcott for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon, assisted by S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Clayton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Adkins | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Alcott | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB R.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS R.Clark | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 04:26) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cribbs gained 12 yards after the catch. PENALTY: S Richie Clark of Houston was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined. Houston 21, Pittsburgh 13
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Bump and Run | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (2Q: 04:26) Extra point by Dan Carpenter was good. Houston 21, Pittsburgh 14 |
| (2Q: 04:13) Dan Carpenter kicked off 72 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 04:13) Sawyer Joyner ran around left end for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Al Afalava. Key block delivered by Marvin Philip.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Joyner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU40 (2Q: 03:30) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE Zach Miller for 18 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Boyd | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT42 (2Q: 03:08) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Dominique Edison for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Al Afalava.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Mughelli | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | --- |
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| 2-6-PIT38 (2Q: 02:47) PENALTY: TE Zach Miller of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-11-PIT43 (2Q: 02:47) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Santonio Holmes for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson, assisted by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB S.Joyner | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-PIT40 (2Q: 02:30) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominique Edison. DE Michael Brocker drove right through Donald Penn to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-PIT40 (2Q: 02:21) Dustin Colquitt punted 40 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 02:15) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 3 yards. Tackled by S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB R.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-7-PIT23 (2Q: 02:00) Le'Veon Bell ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Bobby Carpenter, assisted by OLB Keenan Robinson. Key block delivered by A.Q. Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE Q.Pitcock | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | SLB K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT34 (2Q: 01:28) Le'Veon Bell ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. Key block delivered by Greg Olsen.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | SLB K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | --- | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-PIT41 (2Q: 01:07) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Le'Veon Bell. DE Robert Quinn blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-PIT41 (2Q: 01:02) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Roy Williams, assisted by OLB Spencer Adkins. PENALTY: C A.Q. Shipley of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | SLB S.Adkins | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Jenkins | In Box | --- | | FB M.Fassnacht |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-PIT43 (2Q: 00:51) Britton Colquitt punted 40 yards. Donte Moncrief returned the kick 17 yards to the HOU34. Tackled by John Terry. |
1-10-HOU34 (2Q: 00:43) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Santonio Holmes. DE Michael Brocker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Joyner | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU34 (2Q: 00:36) Tavaris Jackson pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Miles Austin. DT Corvey Irvin blocked the pass. PENALTY: CB Al Afalava of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Mughelli | Protect | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| --- | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | --- | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU39 (2Q: 00:29) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE J.T. DeWalt for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein. DeWalt gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Austin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Joyner | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | --- | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
1-10-PIT49 (2Q: 00:17) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-7-PIT46 (2Q: 00:07) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominique Edison. DT Johnny Jolly simply tossed Gabriel Rose aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. PENALTY: C Marvin Philip of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| --- | RCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | DB D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| --- | SS A.Sendejo | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Matt Prater kicked off 58 yards from the HOU35. Michael Clayton returned the ball 21 yards to the PIT28. Tackled by Matt Roth. |
1-10-PIT28 (3Q: 14:29) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Le'Veon Bell. DE Robert Quinn hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT28 (3Q: 14:24) Le'Veon Bell ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Chase Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Fassnacht |
| --- | WILB C.Blackburn | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-PIT27 (3Q: 13:42) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D.J. Hackett for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Jelani Jenkins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Adkins | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB R.Corner | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Deep Zone | --- | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-PIT33 (3Q: 13:09) Britton Colquitt punted 49 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU18. |
1-10-HOU18 (3Q: 13:02) Maurice Jones-Drew ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava, assisted by S Andrew Sendejo.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Spy | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB R.Curran | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | --- | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU21 (3Q: 12:37) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Sawyer Joyner for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson, assisted by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB S.Joyner | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU21 (3Q: 12:04) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Dominique Edison for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson. Edison gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU46 (3Q: 11:30) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Maurice Jones-Drew for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Curran | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Mughelli | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-4-PIT48 (3Q: 10:49) PENALTY: T Jordan Mills of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-9-HOU47 (3Q: 10:39) Tavaris Jackson sacked by DE Kawann Short for a loss of 3 yards. Short ran right past Donald Penn and knocked down the quarterback. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Clay Matthews for 44 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 21, Pittsburgh 20
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| --- | LCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 10:39) Extra point by Dan Carpenter was good. Pittsburgh 21, Houston 21 |
| (3Q: 10:27) Dan Carpenter kicked off 64 yards from the PIT35. Adam Thielen returned the ball 18 yards to the HOU19. Tackled by Charles Sims. |
1-10-HOU19 (3Q: 10:05) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by DT Johnny Jolly.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Mughelli |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU23 (3Q: 09:26) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Dominique Edison for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Mughelli | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU26 (3Q: 08:58) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Maurice Jones-Drew for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Dre Kirkpatrick, assisted by S Dawan Landry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Jones-Drew gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU39 (3Q: 08:24) MJD Jones-Drew ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein, assisted by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB R.Curran | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU40 (3Q: 07:45) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Sawyer Joyner for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Joyner | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-HOU46 (3Q: 07:23) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson. Thielen gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.DeWalt | Protect | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT34 (3Q: 06:44) Ovie Mughelli ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein. PENALTY: S Andrew Sendejo of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew |
| +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Mughelli | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB R.Curran | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| --- | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | In Box | --- | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT29 (3Q: 06:34) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly. Key block delivered by Marvin Philip.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-PIT23 (3Q: 05:52) Sawyer Joyner ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson, assisted by CB Al Afalava. Key block delivered by Jordan Mills.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | RDE C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Joyner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT17 (3Q: 05:30) MJD Jones-Drew ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Mughelli |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| --- | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-PIT13 (3Q: 04:48) Sawyer Joyner ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson, assisted by S Andrew Sendejo.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Edison |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Joyner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | NB Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-PIT12 (3Q: 04:20) Tavaris Jackson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Adam Thielen.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Protect | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | RCB D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB D.Kirkpatrick | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-PIT12 (3Q: 04:12) Matt Prater attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 24, Pittsburgh 21 |
| (3Q: 04:06) Matt Prater kicked off 54 yards from the HOU35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 14 yards to the PIT25. Tackled by Matt Roth. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 03:46) Le'Veon Bell ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch, assisted by S Richie Clark. Key block delivered by Junius Coston. Coston ran over Ha Ha Clinton-Dix to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE Q.Pitcock | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | SLB K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-PIT31 (3Q: 03:06) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Everson Griffen, assisted by DE Matt Roth.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | 1tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | SLB K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Fassnacht |
| --- | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-PIT34 (3Q: 02:29) Le'Veon Bell ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Bobby Carpenter, assisted by DT Alan Branch. Key block delivered by James Brewer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | SLB K.Robinson | In Box | --- | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Fassnacht |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | LCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | --- |
|
| 1-10-PIT36 (3Q: 01:45) PENALTY: WR Shaquille Brooks of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT31 (3Q: 01:35) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Greg Olsen. DT Alan Branch blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-PIT31 (3Q: 01:27) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 30 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon. Hester gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB K.Robinson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU39 (3Q: 00:49) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR D.J. Hackett. DE Matt Roth blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| --- | RCB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU39 (3Q: 00:40) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Shaquille Brooks.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Pitcock | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU39 (3Q: 00:30) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by S Richie Clark. Bell gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | RCB T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 4-2-HOU31 (4Q: 15:00) Dan Carpenter attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 24, Houston 24 |
| (4Q: 14:53) Dan Carpenter kicked off 63 yards from the PIT35. Miles Austin returned the ball 13 yards to the HOU15. Tackled by Michael Clayton. |
1-10-HOU15 (4Q: 14:16) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE J.T. DeWalt for 11 yards. Tackled by S Quinton Carter.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB S.Joyner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Deep Zone | --- | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU26 (4Q: 13:44) Tavaris Jackson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Adam Thielen.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Joyner | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU26 (4Q: 13:39) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein, assisted by DT Johnny Jolly.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | RDE C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Spy | +++ | | TE Z.Miller |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | --- | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU29 (4Q: 13:07) Tavaris Jackson sacked by DE Michael Brocker and DE Kawann Short for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Willie Philip.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| --- | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-HOU25 (4Q: 12:22) Dustin Colquitt punted 46 yards. Devin Hester called for a fair catch at the PIT29. |
1-10-PIT29 (4Q: 12:11) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR D.J. Hackett. DE Robert Quinn blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT29 (4Q: 11:59) Cam Newton sacked by DT Everson Griffen for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Greg Olsen.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | --- | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB B.Carpenter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| --- | LCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-PIT24 (4Q: 11:33) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 27 yards. Tackled by S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. Brooks gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU49 (4Q: 10:54) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | SLB K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU47 (4Q: 10:12) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Bobby Carpenter.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | SLB K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU48 (4Q: 09:35) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. OLB Spencer Adkins defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB S.Adkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB R.Corner | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB T.Simon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-HOU48 (4Q: 09:26) Britton Colquitt punted 44 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU04. |
| 1-10-HOU04 (4Q: 09:15) PENALTY: T Donald Penn of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-12-HOU02 (4Q: 09:09) MJD Jones-Drew ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein, assisted by DT Johnny Jolly. Key block delivered by Jordan Mills.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU09 (4Q: 08:33) Tavaris Jackson pass was dropped by TE Seth Boyd.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Boyd | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | NB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-HOU09 (4Q: 08:23) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB MJD Jones-Drew. S Andrew Sendejo knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-HOU09 (4Q: 08:18) Dustin Colquitt punted and it was blocked by Corvey Irvin. PIT Troy Niklas recovered the ball in the end zone for a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 30, Houston 24 |
| (4Q: 08:18) Extra point by Dan Carpenter was good. Pittsburgh 31, Houston 24 |
| (4Q: 08:05) Dan Carpenter kicked off 57 yards from the PIT35. Adam Thielen returned the ball 24 yards to the HOU32. Tackled by Devin Hester. |
1-10-HOU32 (4Q: 07:37) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Sawyer Joyner for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson, assisted by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Joyner | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB Q.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU35 (4Q: 07:03) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE Zach Miller for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by CB Patrick Robinson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU38 (4Q: 06:16) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE J.T. DeWalt for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly, assisted by OLB Moise Fokou.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU47 (4Q: 05:47) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson and assisted by S Andrew Sendejo.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Mughelli | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU49 (4Q: 05:15) Maurice Jones-Drew ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Andrew Sendejo, assisted by OLB Moise Fokou.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | --- | | FB O.Mughelli |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT50 (4Q: 04:52) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Dominique Edison for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-PIT44 (4Q: 04:22) Dustin Colquitt punted 44 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 04:17) Le'Veon Bell ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Keenan Robinson, assisted by DE Dan Bazuin.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Brooks |
| +++ | SLB K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | WILB C.Blackburn | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT23 (4Q: 03:32) Le'Veon Bell ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Bobby Carpenter.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE M.Roth | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | SLB K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | --- | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT26 (4Q: 02:46) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Jelani Jenkins, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Bazuin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Griffen | In Box | --- | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | SLB S.Adkins | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Jenkins | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB R.Corner | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS R.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS R.Clark | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-3-PIT27 (4Q: 02:35) Britton Colquitt punted 39 yards. Donte Moncrief returned the kick 10 yards to the HOU44. Tackled by John Terry. |
1-10-HOU44 (4Q: 02:27) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE J.T. DeWalt. CB Patrick Robinson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| --- | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU44 (4Q: 02:18) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass was dropped by WR Dominique Edison.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Joyner | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| --- | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU44 (4Q: 02:07) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominique Edison. DE Kawann Short simply tossed Gabriel Rose aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Mughelli | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| --- | SS A.Sendejo | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
4-10-HOU44 (4Q: 02:00) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Santonio Holmes for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews. Holmes gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Deep Zone | --- | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT46 (4Q: 01:54) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Sawyer Joyner for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Joyner | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT43 (4Q: 01:46) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominique Edison. CB Patrick Robinson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Joyner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-7-PIT43 (4Q: 01:37) PENALTY: T Jordan Mills of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-12-PIT48 (4Q: 01:37) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Dominique Edison for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Al Afalava, assisted by CB Dre Kirkpatrick. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Austin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | DB D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT34 (4Q: 01:14) Tavaris Jackson scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by S Andrew Sendejo.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| --- | NB Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
1-10-PIT24 (4Q: 01:05) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Holmes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Jones-Drew | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | TE Z.Miller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-6-PIT20 (4Q: 00:57) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Sawyer Joyner for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Dwight Bentley on the PIT22.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Edison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Joyner | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT S.Holmes | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mills |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LG W.Philip |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Philip |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Rose |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Penn |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-PIT22 (4Q: 00:48) Cam Newton dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| 2-11-PIT21 (4Q: 00:04) Cam Newton dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Pittsburgh Steelers 31, Houston Texans 24 |