| Played in Cincinnati, OH, weather: 42 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Claude Weber kicked off 69 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 15:00) Mo Fassnacht ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | RDE L.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell |
| +++ | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Fassnacht | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB T.Mostizky | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.May | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-PIT22 (1Q: 14:22) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D.J. Hackett. DE Darrell Shrophire drove right through John Terry to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-13-PIT22 (1Q: 14:15) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Greg Olsen. DT Sylvester Williams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.May | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-13-PIT22 (1Q: 14:10) Britton Colquitt punted 48 yards. A.J. Jenkins called for a fair catch at the CIN30. |
1-10-CIN30 (1Q: 14:03) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Alex Smith. OLB A. J. Klein hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CIN30 (1Q: 13:54) Beastmode Lynch ran inside the left guard for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | In Box | --- | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-CIN42 (1Q: 13:33) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Roscoe Parrish for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Parrish gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-2-CIN50 (1Q: 12:57) Marshawn Lynch ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Moise Fokou, assisted by DE Hunter Vergara.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Spy | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| --- | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| --- | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-CIN50 (1Q: 12:27) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein. Jenkins gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-PIT43 (1Q: 11:53) PENALTY: T Kevin Boothe of Cincinnati was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT48 (1Q: 11:49) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Alex Smith for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| --- | NB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-PIT44 (1Q: 11:19) Kennedy Bentsen ran a reverse around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Andrew Sendejo, assisted by DE Hunter Vergara. PENALTY: S Andrew Sendejo of Pittsburgh was called for Too Many Men on the Field.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch |
| +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | --- | | FB M.Rhodes |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| --- | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | In Box | --- | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-PIT39 (1Q: 11:12) Marshawn Lynch ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Spy | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| --- | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-PIT39 (1Q: 10:35) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 18 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly. Bentsen gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | DB W.Duran | Short Zone | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT21 (1Q: 10:08) Marshawn Lynch ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Andrew Sendejo, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| --- | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-PIT19 (1Q: 09:26) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kennedy Bentsen. DE Kawann Short hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Spy on QB | +++ |
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3-8-PIT19 (1Q: 09:22) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Bentley, assisted by ILB Kaluka Maiava.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Graham | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Parrish | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-6-PIT06 (1Q: 08:39) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson. Cincinnati's Jonathan Dwyer was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-8-PIT08 (1Q: 08:09) Carson Palmer pass was dropped by WR Kennedy Bentsen.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-8-PIT08 (1Q: 08:04) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cincinnati 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Short Zone | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | --- |
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| (1Q: 08:04) Extra point by Claude Weber was good. Cincinnati 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 07:55) Claude Weber kicked off 53 yards from the CIN35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 19 yards to the PIT31. Tackled by Phillip Adams. |
1-10-PIT31 (1Q: 07:32) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Darrell Shrophire. Key block delivered by James Brewer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE L.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-PIT37 (1Q: 06:48) Le'Veon Bell ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Junius Coston to the PIT38.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| --- | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE L.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB T.Mostizky | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-PIT38 (1Q: 06:21) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Rivers, assisted by DT Sylvester Williams.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | --- | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | RDE L.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Fassnacht |
| +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB J.May | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-4-PIT37 (1Q: 05:37) Britton Colquitt punted 49 yards. A.J. Jenkins returned the kick 13 yards to the CIN27. Tackled by Junius Coston. Ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Rennie Curran at the CIN27. |
1-10-CIN27 (1Q: 05:30) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Rivers, assisted by OLB Tanner Mostizky.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | RDE L.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Fassnacht |
| +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.May | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-CIN24 (1Q: 04:57) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D.J. Hackett for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Phillip Adams, assisted by DT Sylvester Williams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hackett gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-CIN15 (1Q: 04:11) Le'Veon Bell ran a trap outside the left tackle for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by John Terry. Cincinnati 7, Pittsburgh 6
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Clayton |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | RDE N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Alcott |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 04:11) Extra point by Dan Carpenter was good. Cincinnati 7, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (1Q: 04:04) Dan Carpenter kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN25 (1Q: 04:04) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Moise Fokou. Jenkins gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-CIN33 (1Q: 03:27) Marshawn Lynch ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Quinton Carter.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | --- | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-CIN32 (1Q: 03:04) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Vonta Leach for 10 yards. Tackled by S Quinton Carter. Leach gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: DE Kawann Short of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN42 (1Q: 02:56) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Roscoe Parrish. OLB Clay Matthews defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN42 (1Q: 02:49) Marshawn Lynch ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava, assisted by DT Johnny Jolly.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| --- | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Klein | Spy | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| --- | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-13-CIN39 (1Q: 02:07) Carson Palmer sacked by DE Kawann Short and DE Michael Brocker for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-17-CIN35 (1Q: 01:43) Matt McBriar punted 56 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 4 yards to the PIT13. Tackled by Mike Willams. |
1-10-PIT13 (1Q: 01:35) Terry Alcott ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Tanner Mostizky.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Brooks |
| +++ | RDE L.Hill | In Box | --- | | RB T.Alcott | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.May | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-PIT14 (1Q: 00:54) Le'Veon Bell ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE L.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-PIT14 (1Q: 00:28) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D.J. Hackett. CB Quintin Demps defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE N.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| --- | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-PIT14 (1Q: 00:24) Britton Colquitt punted 47 yards. A.J. Jenkins returned the kick 18 yards to the PIT43. Tackled by Junius Coston. |
1-10-PIT43 (1Q: 00:13) Beastmode Lynch ran around the left tackle for 24 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | --- | | FB M.Rhodes |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | --- |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-PIT19 (2Q: 15:00) Beastmode Lynch ran a draw inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly. Key block delivered by Joe Hawley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | --- | | SLOT R.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | --- | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-PIT12 (2Q: 14:34) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Alex Smith. OLB Moise Fokou hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | --- | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-PIT12 (2Q: 14:28) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Roscoe Parrish. DE Michael Brocker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-PIT12 (2Q: 14:21) Claude Weber attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 10, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (2Q: 14:13) Claude Weber kicked off 57 yards from the CIN35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 25 yards to the PIT33. Tackled by Beastmode Lynch. |
1-10-PIT33 (2Q: 13:36) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 4 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton, assisted by CB Marcus McCauley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-6-PIT37 (2Q: 13:09) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Tanner Mostizky, assisted by DE Darrell Shrophire. Key block delivered by Junius Coston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE L.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN50 (2Q: 12:37) Le'Veon Bell ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Tanner Mostizky, assisted by OLB Keith Rivers.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | --- | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE L.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB T.Mostizky | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-CIN49 (2Q: 12:06) Cam Newton sacked by DE Leroy Hill and DE Darrell Shrophire for a loss of 1 yard. Sack allowed by John Terry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | --- | MLB T.Mostizky | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-CIN50 (2Q: 11:27) Cam Newton sacked by DE Darrell Shrophire and OLB Nate Palmer for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Dakota Dozier.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | --- | MLB T.Mostizky | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB K.Rivers | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| --- | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-PIT47 (2Q: 10:41) Britton Colquitt punted 33 yards. A.J. Jenkins returned the kick 14 yards to the CIN34. PENALTY: OLB Nick Perry of Cincinnati was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-CIN15 (2Q: 10:33) Marshawn Lynch ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| --- | NB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-CIN16 (2Q: 10:05) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Wesley Duran. Jenkins gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | RCB D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | DB W.Duran | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-CIN22 (2Q: 09:18) Marshawn Lynch ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Rennie Curran, assisted by DT Otis Finley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB R.Curran | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | RCB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-2-CIN23 (2Q: 08:49) Matt McBriar punted 41 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 11 yards to the PIT47. Tackled by John Greco. |
1-10-PIT47 (2Q: 08:42) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Greg Olsen. S Scott Patton defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT47 (2Q: 08:35) Le'Veon Bell ran a trap outside the right tackle for 53 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by A.Q. Shipley. Pittsburgh 13, Cincinnati 10
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE L.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.May | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 08:35) Extra point by Dan Carpenter was good. Pittsburgh 14, Cincinnati 10 |
| (2Q: 08:13) Dan Carpenter kicked off 70 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN25 (2Q: 08:13) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Jenkins gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| --- | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-CIN33 (2Q: 07:26) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 18 yards. Tackled by S Andrew Sendejo.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT49 (2Q: 06:40) Beastmode Lynch ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews. Key block delivered by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT44 (2Q: 06:15) Beastmode Lynch ran inside the left guard for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Key block delivered by Marcos Rhodes.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Rhodes |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | --- | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT29 (2Q: 05:49) Beastmode Lynch ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly, assisted by DE Kawann Short. PENALTY: C Joe Hawley of Cincinnati was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| --- | NB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-PIT39 (2Q: 05:39) Carson Palmer sacked by DT Johnny Jolly for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Kevin Boothe.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Willams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| --- | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| --- | NB D.Bentley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-27-PIT46 (2Q: 05:11) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. DE Kawann Short hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| --- | NB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-27-PIT46 (2Q: 04:59) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Jimmy Graham for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Graham gained 9 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh's Dwight Bentley was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor leg injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT R.Parrish | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Short Zone | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-PIT30 (2Q: 04:32) Claude Weber attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 14, Cincinnati 13 |
| (2Q: 04:27) Claude Weber kicked off 52 yards from the CIN35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 21 yards to the PIT34. Tackled by Marcos Rhodes. |
1-10-PIT34 (2Q: 04:03) Le'Veon Bell ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Rivers, assisted by OLB Tanner Mostizky.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE L.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-PIT36 (2Q: 03:25) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Troy Niklas. DE Leroy Hill hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: T John Terry of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB J.May | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-18-PIT26 (2Q: 03:17) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. DT Rob Ninkovich hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| --- | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-18-PIT26 (2Q: 03:04) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaquille Brooks. OLB Nate Palmer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE N.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-18-PIT26 (2Q: 02:58) Britton Colquitt punted 43 yards. A.J. Jenkins called for a fair catch at the CIN31. |
1-10-CIN31 (2Q: 02:47) Marshawn Lynch ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 43 yards. Tackled by S Andrew Sendejo. Key block delivered by John Greco.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | --- | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT26 (2Q: 02:10) Carson Palmer scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Kawann Short on the PIT15.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT15 (2Q: 02:01) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 33 yards. Tackled by S Mike Richardson. Hester gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | --- | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-PIT48 (2Q: 01:52) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-PIT47 (2Q: 01:46) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus McCauley. Hester gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | --- | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN37 (2Q: 01:21) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaquille Brooks. CB Quintin Demps defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Double TE | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.May | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CIN37 (2Q: 01:11) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Tanner Mostizky. PENALTY: G Junius Coston of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-20-CIN47 (2Q: 01:01) Cam Newton sacked by DE Leroy Hill for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Junius Coston.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| --- | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-28-PIT45 (2Q: 00:38) Cam Newton pass was intended for WR Devin Hester and was intercepted by S Scott Patton at the CIN50. The interception was returned 31 yards. Tackled by Devin Hester.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE N.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT19 (2Q: 00:28) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Rennie Curran, assisted by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB R.Curran | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Deep Zone | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Cincinnati called a time out. |
| 2-11-PIT20 (2Q: 00:03) Claude Weber attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 16, Pittsburgh 14 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Dan Carpenter kicked off 63 yards from the PIT35. Marcus McCauley returned the ball 32 yards to the CIN34. Tackled by Devin Hester. |
1-10-CIN34 (3Q: 14:17) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Jimmy Graham for 33 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava. Graham gained 25 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB M.Lynch | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT33 (3Q: 13:40) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Dre Kirkpatrick on the PIT37.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Protect | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT37 (3Q: 13:30) Terry Alcott ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Tanner Mostizky.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Brooks |
| +++ | RDE L.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Alcott | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.May | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-PIT39 (3Q: 12:54) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Greg Olsen for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Tanner Mostizky.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN49 (3Q: 12:16) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Perry.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Evans | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Clayton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Perry | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Alcott | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-5-CIN44 (3Q: 11:52) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Rivers.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-CIN45 (3Q: 11:11) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. DE Darrell Shrophire hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Double SLOT | +++ |
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| 4-6-CIN45 (3Q: 11:05) Britton Colquitt punted 34 yards. The ball was downed at the CIN11. |
1-10-CIN11 (3Q: 10:55) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Marshawn Lynch for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB R.Curran | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-9-CIN12 (3Q: 10:34) Marshawn Lynch ran around the left tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Moise Fokou. Key block delivered by Joe Hawley.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN31 (3Q: 10:06) Marshawn Lynch ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Key block delivered by Joe Hawley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | --- | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-CIN37 (3Q: 09:21) Carson Palmer pass was dropped by TE Alex Smith. PENALTY: CB Al Afalava of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN44 (3Q: 09:15) Marshawn Lynch ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS A.Sendejo | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-CIN46 (3Q: 08:34) Beastmode Lynch ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Quinton Carter. Key block delivered by Kevin Boothe.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT44 (3Q: 08:08) Beastmode Lynch ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein, assisted by S Andrew Sendejo. Key block delivered by Kevin Boothe.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-PIT37 (3Q: 07:26) Marshawn Lynch ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS A.Sendejo | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-PIT36 (3Q: 06:47) Marshawn Lynch ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Stewart Bradley. Pittsburgh's Michael Brocker was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| --- | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB M.Fokou | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| --- | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-5-PIT39 (3Q: 06:06) Matt McBriar punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
| 1-10-PIT20 (3Q: 06:01) PENALTY: TE Greg Olsen of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT15 (3Q: 05:54) Le'Veon Bell ran a trap outside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Nate Palmer, assisted by DT Sylvester Williams.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | RDE N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Alcott |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-16-PIT14 (3Q: 05:16) PENALTY: G Dakota Dozier of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
2-21-PIT09 (3Q: 05:10) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Tanner Mostizky. Hester gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-16-PIT14 (3Q: 04:43) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. S Scott Patton defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Deep Zone | +++ | | FB M.Fassnacht | Protect | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| --- | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-PIT14 (3Q: 04:36) Britton Colquitt punted 36 yards. A.J. Jenkins called for a fair catch at the CIN50. |
1-10-CIN50 (3Q: 04:28) Beastmode Lynch ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Quinton Carter, assisted by DT Corvey Irvin.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| --- | RDE C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| --- | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-CIN47 (3Q: 03:52) Marshawn Lynch ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | --- | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-CIN49 (3Q: 03:23) Carson Palmer pass was dropped by WR Kennedy Bentsen.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-CIN49 (3Q: 03:17) Matt McBriar punted 45 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT06. |
1-10-PIT06 (3Q: 03:09) Le'Veon Bell ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Sylvester Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE L.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT09 (3Q: 02:32) Le'Veon Bell ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Rob Ninkovich.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE L.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| --- | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-PIT05 (3Q: 02:09) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Phillip Adams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cribbs gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT17 (3Q: 01:22) Le'Veon Bell ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Morris Claiborn, assisted by DT Sylvester Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE L.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB T.Mostizky | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT21 (3Q: 00:47) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Phillip Adams. Cribbs gained 9 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN Phillip Adams on the PIT30. Pittsburgh's Le'Veon Bell was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Evans | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Clayton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE N.Palmer | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Perry | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT30 (3Q: 00:38) Marshawn Lynch ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Key block delivered by John Greco.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Curran | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | --- | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 15:00) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Marshawn Lynch for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Deep Zone | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-14-PIT24 (4Q: 14:30) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Roscoe Parrish for 24 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Parrish gained 10 yards after the catch. Cincinnati 22, Pittsburgh 14
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Willams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Short Zone | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (4Q: 14:30) Extra point by Claude Weber was good. Cincinnati 23, Pittsburgh 14 |
| (4Q: 14:15) Claude Weber kicked off 55 yards from the CIN35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 21 yards to the PIT31. Tackled by Roscoe Parrish. |
1-10-PIT31 (4Q: 13:52) Mo Fassnacht ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton, assisted by DT Sylvester Williams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hackett |
| +++ | RDE L.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims |
| +++ | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Fassnacht | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.May | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-PIT27 (4Q: 13:29) Cam Newton sacked by DT Rob Ninkovich for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Junius Coston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-17-PIT24 (4Q: 12:44) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 13 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton, assisted by CB Phillip Adams. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Double SLOT | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-PIT37 (4Q: 12:09) Britton Colquitt punted 37 yards. A.J. Jenkins returned the kick 12 yards to the CIN38. Tackled by Devin Hester. |
1-10-CIN38 (4Q: 11:58) Marshawn Lynch ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| --- | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-CIN40 (4Q: 11:19) Marshawn Lynch ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Andrew Sendejo, assisted by DT Johnny Jolly.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | --- |
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3-5-CIN43 (4Q: 10:47) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-CIN46 (4Q: 10:17) Matt McBriar punted 51 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT03. |
1-10-PIT03 (4Q: 10:07) Charles Sims ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Rob Ninkovich.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE L.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB T.Mostizky | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-PIT01 (4Q: 09:36) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus McCauley, assisted by S Scott Patton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT06 (4Q: 09:07) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 43 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Keith Rivers. Hester gained 29 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | --- | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT49 (4Q: 08:23) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus McCauley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Brooks gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Double TE | --- | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.May | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN30 (4Q: 07:41) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-13-CIN33 (4Q: 07:19) Cam Newton scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Rivers.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Protect | --- | SLB K.Rivers | Double TE | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.May | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-CIN31 (4Q: 06:47) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Leroy Hill. Niklas gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.May | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-CIN25 (4Q: 06:14) Dan Carpenter attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 23, Pittsburgh 17 |
| (4Q: 06:06) Dan Carpenter kicked off 60 yards from the PIT35. Marcus McCauley returned the ball 28 yards to the CIN33. Tackled by Michael Clayton. |
1-10-CIN33 (4Q: 05:23) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson. Jenkins gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Parrish | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT47 (4Q: 04:36) Beastmode Lynch ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Kawann Short, assisted by ILB Kaluka Maiava.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Rhodes |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-PIT46 (4Q: 03:49) Beastmode Lynch ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara, assisted by CB Al Afalava.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Spy | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| --- | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| --- | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT41 (4Q: 03:04) Marshawn Lynch ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein. Key block delivered by Joe Hawley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Parrish |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| --- | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT36 (4Q: 02:17) Marshawn Lynch ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE C.Irvin | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB R.Curran | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-9-PIT35 (4Q: 02:09) Marshawn Lynch ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry, assisted by DT Johnny Jolly. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Willams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-PIT26 (4Q: 02:00) Marshawn Lynch ran around the left tackle for 26 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Kevin Boothe. Cincinnati 29, Pittsburgh 17
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Willams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | SLOT R.Parrish |
| +++ | RDE C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Lynch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | --- | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Out of Box | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 02:00) Carson Palmer threw incomplete on the two-point conversion attempt. |
| (4Q: 01:42) Claude Weber kicked off 50 yards from the CIN35. Michael Clayton returned the ball 42 yards to the CIN43. Tackled by Mike Willams. |
1-10-CIN43 (4Q: 01:37) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 7 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Perry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-CIN36 (4Q: 01:16) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Greg Olsen for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps, assisted by DE Darrell Shrophire.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Perry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
3-1-CIN34 (4Q: 01:08) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Phillip Adams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Palmer | Rush Passer | --- | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Perry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
1-10-CIN20 (4Q: 00:59) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Greg Olsen. CB Quintin Demps defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN20 (4Q: 00:54) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Clayton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE N.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Perry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Alcott | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-6-CIN16 (4Q: 00:37) Play-Action. Cam Newton spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
4-6-CIN16 (4Q: 00:35) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus McCauley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Brooks gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | --- | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-2-CIN02 (4Q: 00:15) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR D.J. Hackett. DT Byron Moore blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Ninkovich | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB J.May | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | RCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-CIN02 (4Q: 00:09) Cam Newton pass completed to RB The Hammer Sims for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cincinnati 29, Pittsburgh 23
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ninkovich | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB N.Perry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB J.May | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Coston |
| +++ | SS M.McCauley | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 00:09) Extra point by Dan Carpenter was good. Cincinnati 29, Pittsburgh 24 |
| (4Q: 00:03) Dan Carpenter kicked off (onside) from the PIT35 and out of bounds. The ball will change possession. |
| Final Score: Cincinnati Bengals 29, Pittsburgh Steelers 24 |