| Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 16 degrees, fair, 1 mph wind. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Claude Weber kicked off 74 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 15:00) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR D.J. Hackett. OLB Keith Rivers blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | 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 | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Alcott | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT25 (1Q: 14:51) Cam Newton pass completed to RB The Hammer Sims for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB Jose May. Sims gained 23 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN Marcus McCauley on the PIT50.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | 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 | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.May | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT50 (1Q: 14:38) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Marcos Rhodes for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-8-PIT48 (1Q: 13:56) PENALTY: G Owen Sampson of Cincinnati was called for a False Start. |
2-13-CIN47 (1Q: 13:47) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kennedy Bentsen. OLB Stewart Bradley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Ellard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-13-CIN47 (1Q: 13:35) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Vonta Leach. CB Patrick Robinson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Protect | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-13-CIN47 (1Q: 13:25) Matt McBriar punted 34 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 19 yards to the PIT38. Tackled by Matt Overton. |
1-10-PIT38 (1Q: 13:17) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Terry Alcott for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Tanner Mostizky. Alcott gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: G Manuel Ramirez of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-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, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Alcott | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB K.Rivers | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | RCB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-PIT28 (1Q: 13:11) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Terry Alcott for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Keith Rivers.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Alcott | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | --- | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-19-PIT29 (1Q: 12:29) Terry Alcott ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Rob Ninkovich, assisted by OLB Tanner Mostizky.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-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.Hester |
| +++ | RDE L.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Alcott | 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 M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| --- | NB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-18-PIT30 (1Q: 12:01) Cam Newton sacked by DE Darrell Shrophire for a loss of 6 yards. Shrophire ran right past Le'Veon Bell and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | 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.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | --- | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-24-PIT24 (1Q: 11:14) Britton Colquitt punted 43 yards. A.J. Jenkins returned the kick 9 yards to the CIN42. Tackled by John Terry. |
1-10-CIN42 (1Q: 11:07) Jonathan Dwyer ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry, assisted by DE Andre Branch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel 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 A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 | In Box | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-CIN45 (1Q: 10:36) Jonathan Dwyer ran a trap outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong 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 | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-PIT49 (1Q: 09:53) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava. Key block delivered by Kevin Boothe.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | 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 | Spy | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB R.Curran | 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 | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT47 (1Q: 09:09) Jonathan Dwyer ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry. Key block delivered by Nick Kingsblood.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE A.Branch | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 | In Box | --- | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-PIT40 (1Q: 08:30) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Stewart Bradley.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish |
| +++ | RDE A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Spy | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 | In Box | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 3-2-PIT39 (1Q: 07:58) PENALTY: G Xavier Su'a-Filo of Cincinnati was called for a False Start. |
3-7-PIT44 (1Q: 07:48) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Roscoe Parrish for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Bentley.
| 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, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Outlet, 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 N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-PIT45 (1Q: 07:21) Matt McBriar punted 45 yards. Touchback. |
| 1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 07:15) PENALTY: FB Mo Fassnacht of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT15 (1Q: 07:08) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D.J. Hackett for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus McCauley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Alcott | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-PIT24 (1Q: 06:22) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Charles Sims for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps. Sims gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Clayton | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.May | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB N.Perry | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT T.Alcott | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | DB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 3-4-PIT26 (1Q: 05:45) PENALTY: G Manuel Ramirez of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
3-9-PIT21 (1Q: 05:41) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaquille Brooks. S Scott Patton defended the pass.
| 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, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB T.Mostizky | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-PIT21 (1Q: 05:31) Britton Colquitt punted 45 yards. A.J. Jenkins called for a fair catch at the CIN34. |
1-10-CIN34 (1Q: 05:20) Mackenzie Ellard ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Andrew Sendejo, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews. OLB A. J. Klein knocked down Xavier Su'a-Filo to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | 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.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 N.Kingsblood |
| --- | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-CIN37 (1Q: 04:43) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 45 yards. Tackled by CB Dre Kirkpatrick. Bentsen gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Ellard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT18 (1Q: 04:15) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Roscoe Parrish for 18 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cincinnati 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel 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, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | 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 A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 04:15) Extra point by Claude Weber was good. Cincinnati 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 04:04) Claude Weber kicked off 61 yards from the CIN35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 23 yards to the PIT27. Tackled by Alex Smith. |
1-10-PIT27 (1Q: 03:27) Charles Sims ran a trap outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Rob Ninkovich.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | 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 | --- | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB J.May | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-PIT23 (1Q: 02:53) Terry Alcott ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Tanner Mostizky.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-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.Hester |
| +++ | RDE L.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Alcott | 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 M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-13-PIT24 (1Q: 02:10) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Tanner Mostizky, assisted by CB Quintin Demps. Bell gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-PIT27 (1Q: 01:38) Britton Colquitt punted 51 yards. A.J. Jenkins returned the kick 21 yards to the CIN43. Tackled by Troy Niklas. |
1-10-CIN43 (1Q: 01:27) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Alex Smith for 1 yard. Tackled by S Quinton Carter, assisted by CB Patrick Robinson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Ellard | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Protect | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| --- | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-CIN44 (1Q: 00:45) Mackenzie Ellard ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein, assisted by ILB Kaluka Maiava. Key block delivered by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | 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.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-PIT48 (1Q: 00:02) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. ILB Kaluka Maiava defended the pass. PENALTY: G Xavier Su'a-Filo of Cincinnati was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB R.Curran | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| --- | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Start of second quarter. |
| 4-1-PIT48 (2Q: 15:00) Matt McBriar punted 48 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 14:55) Charles Sims ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Darrell Shrophire, 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 | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Fassnacht |
| +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.May | In Box | --- | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-PIT21 (2Q: 14:20) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Rivers. S Scott Patton knocked down John Terry to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-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.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 M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-PIT21 (2Q: 13:48) Cam Newton scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Morris Claiborn.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | 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.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | --- | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-PIT24 (2Q: 13:05) Britton Colquitt punted 43 yards. A.J. Jenkins returned the kick 15 yards to the CIN48. Tackled by Le'Veon Bell. |
1-10-CIN48 (2Q: 12:57) Carson Palmer scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Andrew Sendejo. PENALTY: CB Patrick Robinson of Pittsburgh was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS Q.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT34 (2Q: 12:48) Jonathan Dwyer ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Stewart Bradley, assisted by DE Andre Branch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Willams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish |
| +++ | RDE A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 | In Box | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Spy | +++ |
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2-8-PIT32 (2Q: 12:10) Play-Action. Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Marcos Rhodes for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Ellard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Bump and Run | --- | | TE M.Rhodes | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | Spy on QB | +++ | | 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 | Bump and Run | --- | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-PIT28 (2Q: 11:28) Carson Palmer pass was dropped by TE Marcos Rhodes.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-PIT28 (2Q: 11:24) Claude Weber attempted a 45 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
1-10-PIT35 (2Q: 11:18) Charles Sims ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton. OLB Nick Perry knocked down Aaron Howard to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Harris | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Clayton |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | RDE J.May | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | DB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-PIT32 (2Q: 10:55) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Morris Claiborn. Hester gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Alcott | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-PIT40 (2Q: 10:29) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Greg Olsen for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps. Olsen gained 1 yard after the catch.
| 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.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | 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 M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT46 (2Q: 09:49) Cam Newton sacked by DT Rob Ninkovich for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by John Terry.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Fassnacht | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB J.May | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-PIT41 (2Q: 09:11) Terry Alcott ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Harris | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE L.Hill | In Box | --- | | RB T.Alcott | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT46 (2Q: 08:29) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Tanner Mostizky. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Niklas gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Protect | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Fassnacht | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.May | Double TE | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN44 (2Q: 07:53) Terry Alcott ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Rivers. Key block delivered by Aaron Howard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-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 J.May | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Alcott | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Spy | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| --- | NB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-CIN37 (2Q: 07:22) Terry Alcott ran a draw inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton, assisted by DE Leroy Hill. PENALTY: DE Leroy Hill of Cincinnati was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| 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.Harris | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| --- | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE L.Hill | In Box | --- | | RB T.Alcott | 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 M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN26 (2Q: 07:13) Le'Veon Bell ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Darrell Shrophire. DT Rob Ninkovich knocked down Aaron Howard to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-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.Hester |
| +++ | RDE J.May | 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 M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-CIN25 (2Q: 06:35) Cam Newton pass was dropped by TE Greg Olsen.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-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 T.Alcott | 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 M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-9-CIN25 (2Q: 06:29) PENALTY: T James Brewer of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
3-14-CIN30 (2Q: 06:25) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Clayton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.May | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Alcott | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | DB N.Lawson | Deep Zone | --- | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-CIN31 (2Q: 05:51) Dan Carpenter attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 7, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (2Q: 05:46) Dan Carpenter kicked off 49 yards from the PIT35. Marcus McCauley returned the ball 32 yards to the CIN48. Tackled by Devin Hester. |
1-10-CIN48 (2Q: 05:09) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Al Afalava. Key block delivered by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 | In Box | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-1-PIT43 (2Q: 04:35) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Mike Willams for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson, assisted by OLB A. J. Klein. Willams gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Willams | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Ellard | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-PIT37 (2Q: 03:56) PENALTY: C Joe Hawley of Cincinnati was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT42 (2Q: 03:52) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Roscoe Parrish for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Bentley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB A.Klein | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-PIT30 (2Q: 03:35) Play-Action. Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Jonathan Dwyer for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by OLB A. J. Klein. Dwyer gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 | Short Zone | --- | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT27 (2Q: 03:15) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bentsen gained 7 yards after the catch.
| 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, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT11 (2Q: 02:59) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Jonathan Dwyer for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Kawann Short. Dwyer gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel 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, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT R.Parrish | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Bradley | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT K.Boothe |
| --- | LCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB Q.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT07 (2Q: 02:36) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kennedy Bentsen. S Andrew Sendejo defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | 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.Ellard | 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 S.Bradley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | 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 N.Kingsblood |
| --- | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-6-PIT07 (2Q: 02:30) PENALTY: T Nick Kingsblood of Cincinnati was called for a False Start. |
3-11-PIT12 (2Q: 02:30) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Dre Kirkpatrick. Bentsen gained 2 yards after the catch.
| 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 A.Branch | 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 | 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 N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-1-PIT01 (2Q: 02:07) Carson Palmer sacked by DE Kawann Short and DE Hunter Vergara for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Owen Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Ellard | Protect | --- | NB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WILB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | WLB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB A.Sendejo | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| --- | SS Q.Carter | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-10-PIT10 (2Q: 01:59) Carson Palmer sacked by DE Andre Branch for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Kevin Boothe.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | 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 | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-19-PIT19 (2Q: 01:40) Carson Palmer scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Protect | --- | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-PIT09 (2Q: 01:04) Claude Weber attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 10, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (2Q: 00:57) Claude Weber kicked off 74 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 00:57) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Sylvester Williams, assisted by S Scott Patton. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Manuel Ramirez to the PIT35.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.May | 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 M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | --- |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
1-10-PIT35 (2Q: 00:47) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Rivers. Brooks gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | 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 | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | --- | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
1-10-PIT48 (2Q: 00:37) Cam Newton sacked by DE Darrell Shrophire and DE Leroy Hill for a loss of 11 yards. Sack allowed by James Brewer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | 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) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| --- | NB M.Claiborn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-21-PIT37 (2Q: 00:30) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Tanner Mostizky.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | | RB T.Alcott | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-13-PIT45 (2Q: 00:08) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. DE Darrell Shrophire simply tossed Aaron Howard aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Dan Carpenter kicked off 66 yards from the PIT35. Marcus McCauley returned the ball 20 yards to the CIN19. Tackled by Josh Cribbs. |
1-10-CIN19 (3Q: 14:29) Mackenzie Ellard ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Andrew Sendejo.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-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 | Spy | --- | | RB M.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Rhodes |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| --- | WLB S.Bradley | 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 N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-CIN21 (3Q: 13:57) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jimmy Graham. DT Corvey Irvin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Willams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Ellard | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Protect | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | 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 N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-CIN21 (3Q: 13:51) Carson Palmer pass was dropped by TE Alex Smith.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-CIN21 (3Q: 13:45) Matt McBriar punted 52 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 16 yards to the PIT43. PENALTY: TE Troy Niklas of Pittsburgh was called for an Illegal Chop Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-PIT28 (3Q: 13:37) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps. Hester gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 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 | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT40 (3Q: 13:06) Charles Sims ran a trap outside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-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.Hester |
| +++ | RDE L.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.May | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-PIT38 (3Q: 12:34) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. OLB Keith Rivers defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| --- | NB M.Claiborn | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-PIT38 (3Q: 12:28) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Greg Olsen for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Tanner Mostizky.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB M.Fassnacht | Protect | --- | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.May | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-PIT44 (3Q: 11:54) Britton Colquitt punted 56 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN20 (3Q: 11:49) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 35 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Bentsen gained 36 yards after the catch.
| 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, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT45 (3Q: 11:09) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. OLB Clay Matthews defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| 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, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Ellard | Protect | --- | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT45 (3Q: 11:00) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Vonta Leach for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | 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 | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Ellard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-PIT40 (3Q: 10:28) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. DE Kawann Short drove right through Owen Sampson to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | RCB Q.Carter | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-PIT40 (3Q: 10:20) Matt McBriar punted 40 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (3Q: 10:13) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Keith Rivers.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Alcott | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-PIT21 (3Q: 09:27) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Leroy Hill.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.May | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-PIT27 (3Q: 08:40) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Cribbs. OLB Keith Rivers defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB T.Mostizky | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-PIT27 (3Q: 08:34) Britton Colquitt punted 57 yards. A.J. Jenkins returned the kick 26 yards to the CIN42. Tackled by John Terry. Ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN Mike Willams at the CIN42. |
1-10-CIN42 (3Q: 08:25) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kennedy Bentsen. DT Johnny Jolly drove right through Joe Hawley to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Ellard | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | 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 N.Kingsblood |
| --- | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-CIN42 (3Q: 08:17) PENALTY: WR A.J. Jenkins of Cincinnati was called for a False Start. |
| 2-15-CIN37 (3Q: 08:10) PENALTY: DT Corvey Irvin of Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
2-10-CIN42 (3Q: 08:01) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Vonta Leach for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB S.Bradley | 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 N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-PIT50 (3Q: 07:28) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 29 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bentsen gained 23 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB R.Curran | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT21 (3Q: 06:44) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Bentley. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Stewart Bradley on the PIT12.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT12 (3Q: 06:36) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Greg Olsen for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps. Olsen gained 7 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, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.May | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Alcott | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT30 (3Q: 06:11) Le'Veon Bell ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | 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 M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-PIT31 (3Q: 05:27) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Greg Olsen. DE Leroy Hill hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: G Manuel Ramirez of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| 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, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Alcott | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-19-PIT21 (3Q: 05:21) Le'Veon Bell ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Ra'Shon Harris, assisted by S Mike Richardson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Harris | 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 | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-12-PIT28 (3Q: 04:38) PENALTY: T James Brewer of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
3-17-PIT23 (3Q: 04:33) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Greg Olsen. OLB Keith Rivers 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, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.May | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB T.Mostizky | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | --- | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-17-PIT23 (3Q: 04:26) Britton Colquitt punted 41 yards. A.J. Jenkins returned the kick 12 yards to the CIN48. Tackled by Devin Hester. |
1-10-CIN48 (3Q: 04:16) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 26 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava. Bentsen gained 26 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| 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 | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Ellard | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | Bump and Run | +++ | | 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 | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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1-10-PIT26 (3Q: 03:33) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by OLB A. J. Klein. Key block delivered by Joe Hawley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE A.Branch | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | In Box | --- | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | In Box | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-PIT19 (3Q: 03:06) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Bentley. Bentsen gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-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 | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT10 (3Q: 02:40) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Alex Smith for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Ellard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-PIT09 (3Q: 01:57) Mackenzie Ellard ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava, assisted by DT Johnny Jolly.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Willams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | RDE C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Spy | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-PIT10 (3Q: 01:29) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cincinnati 16, Pittsburgh 3
| 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, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 01:29) Extra point by Claude Weber was good. Cincinnati 17, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (3Q: 01:19) Claude Weber kicked off 73 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 01:19) Le'Veon Bell ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-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 L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | In Box | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.May | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-PIT26 (3Q: 00:52) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Marcus McCauley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Fassnacht | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.May | Double TE | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT37 (3Q: 00:23) Terry Alcott ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Darrell Shrophire.
| 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 T.Alcott | 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 M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-12-PIT35 (4Q: 15:00) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Morris Claiborn. Brooks gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.May | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Alcott | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN40 (4Q: 14:27) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Keith Rivers. Bell gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-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 J.May | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-CIN39 (4Q: 13:44) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Rivers. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Protect | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.May | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-CIN31 (4Q: 13:01) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by S Mike Richardson, assisted by DT Ra'Shon Harris.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Harris | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | RDE R.Ninkovich | 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 M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS M.Richardson | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-4-CIN34 (4Q: 12:35) PENALTY: K Dan Carpenter of Pittsburgh was called for Delay of Game. |
| 4-9-CIN39 (4Q: 12:35) Dan Carpenter attempted a 56 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 17, Pittsburgh 6 |
| (4Q: 12:27) Dan Carpenter kicked off 49 yards from the PIT35. Marcus McCauley returned the ball 21 yards to the CIN37. Tackled by John Terry. |
1-10-CIN37 (4Q: 11:57) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly, assisted by CB Al Afalava. Key block delivered by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
| OFFENSE | 113t 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 A.Branch | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN49 (4Q: 11:15) Carson Palmer pass was dropped by WR A.J. Jenkins.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT C.Irvin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Smith | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Protect | --- | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE V.Leach | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN49 (4Q: 11:10) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 5 yards. Tackled by S Andrew Sendejo.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 | Short Zone | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-PIT46 (4Q: 10:45) Carson Palmer sacked by DE Kawann Short for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Kevin Boothe. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN A.J. Jenkins on the CIN48.
| 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, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 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 N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-CIN48 (4Q: 10:03) Matt McBriar punted 52 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 09:57) Terry Alcott ran a draw inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Darrell Shrophire. Key block delivered by Manuel Ramirez.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-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 T.Alcott | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Hackett |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | --- | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT26 (4Q: 09:19) Le'Veon Bell ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-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 M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Spy | +++ |
|
3-3-PIT27 (4Q: 08:38) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. DE Darrell Shrophire hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | --- | MLB T.Mostizky | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| --- | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-PIT27 (4Q: 08:34) Britton Colquitt punted 45 yards. A.J. Jenkins called for a fair catch at the CIN28. |
1-10-CIN28 (4Q: 08:25) Kennedy Bentsen ran a reverse around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava, assisted by DE Hunter Vergara. ILB Kaluka Maiava knocked down Xavier Su'a-Filo to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | 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 | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Ellard |
| +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-CIN29 (4Q: 07:40) Mackenzie Ellard ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava. Pittsburgh's Patrick Robinson was hurt on the play.
| 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 C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-CIN31 (4Q: 06:53) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. OLB Clay Matthews knocked down Joe Hawley to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | 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 J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-8-CIN30 (4Q: 06:08) Matt McBriar punted 52 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 10 yards to the PIT28. Tackled by Alex Smith. |
1-10-PIT28 (4Q: 05:59) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Jose May. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.May | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-PIT36 (4Q: 05:41) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Jose May. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bell gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Harris | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT L.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Rivers | Rush Passer | --- | | FB M.Fassnacht | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | MLB J.May | Short Zone | --- | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | WLB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | LCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | SS M.Richardson | Double TE | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT41 (4Q: 05:21) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D.J. Hackett. DT Sylvester Williams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-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 | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Alcott | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT41 (4Q: 05:16) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR D.J. Hackett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Spy on QB | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT41 (4Q: 05:07) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Le'Veon Bell. OLB Jose May hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Clayton | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.May | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | DB N.Lawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-10-PIT41 (4Q: 05:00) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Devin Hester. The ball goes over on downs.
| 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, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 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 M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-PIT41 (4Q: 04:52) PENALTY: DE Andre Branch of Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-PIT36 (4Q: 04:44) Mackenzie Ellard ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly, 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 | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| --- | WLB S.Bradley | 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 N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT35 (4Q: 03:57) Jonathan Dwyer ran around left end for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava, assisted by DT Johnny Jolly. OLB A. J. Klein crushed Xavier Su'a-Filo to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Willams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | RDE C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-PIT33 (4Q: 03:47) Mackenzie Ellard ran around left end for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Irvin | In Box | --- | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| +++ | WILB A.Klein | In Box | --- | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB R.Curran | Spy | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-8-PIT08 (4Q: 03:00) Jonathan Dwyer ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Willams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | RDE C.Irvin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Curran | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | --- | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Spy | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | --- |
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2-1-PIT01 (4Q: 02:14) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Kevin Boothe. Cincinnati 23, Pittsburgh 6
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Parrish |
| +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | --- | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WILB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | WLB A.Afalava | In Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | LCB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | SS Q.Carter | In Box | +++ |
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| (4Q: 02:14) Extra point by Claude Weber was good. Cincinnati 24, Pittsburgh 6 |
| (4Q: 02:06) Claude Weber kicked off 74 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 02:06) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaquille Brooks. S Scott Patton defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.May | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Alcott | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hackett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | RCB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| --- | NB M.Claiborn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-10-PIT25 (4Q: 02:00) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Cribbs. CB Morris Claiborn defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | --- | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB T.Alcott | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Mostizky | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS M.Richardson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT25 (4Q: 01:51) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. CB Nevin Lawson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Evans | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.May | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | DB N.Lawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-10-PIT25 (4Q: 01:42) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was dropped by TE Troy Niklas. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Shrophire | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Harris | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE J.May | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ramirez |
| --- | NB M.Claiborn | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | DB N.Lawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brewer |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 01:35) Jonathan Dwyer ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein, assisted by ILB Kaluka Maiava. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Willams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Smith |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-4-PIT19 (4Q: 01:24) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry. Key block delivered by Kevin Boothe.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-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 J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | --- | | FB M.Rhodes |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
1-10-PIT15 (4Q: 01:12) Jonathan Dwyer ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| --- | RDE A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Spy | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Kirkpatrick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Kingsblood |
| --- | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-13-PIT18 (4Q: 01:03) Mackenzie Ellard ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-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.Ellard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Spy | +++ | | TE V.Leach |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Boothe |
| +++ | WLB S.Bradley | 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 N.Kingsblood |
| +++ | FS Q.Carter | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 3-11-PIT16 (4Q: 00:19) Carson Palmer dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Cincinnati Bengals 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 6 |