| Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 76 degrees, fair, 5 mph wind. |
| Cincinnati won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Dan Carpenter kicked off 69 yards from the PIT35. Marcus McCauley returned the ball 30 yards to the CIN26. Tackled by Le'Veon Bell. PENALTY: ILB Bud Dupree of Cincinnati was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-CIN08 (1Q: 14:25) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Jonathan Dwyer for 29 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein. Dwyer gained 24 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Short Zone | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-CIN37 (1Q: 13:53) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly, assisted by CB Al Afalava. Key block delivered by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro 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 M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-CIN43 (1Q: 13:27) Jonathan Dwyer ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak 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 M.Brocker | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-CIN42 (1Q: 12:50) Jonathan Dwyer ran outside the right tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Rennie Curran. Key block delivered by Joe Hawley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 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 R.Anderson |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Curran | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT43 (1Q: 12:10) Jonathan Dwyer ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein, assisted by DT Johnny Jolly.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-PIT41 (1Q: 11:39) Jonathan Dwyer ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Moise Fokou, assisted by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 113 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 M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-PIT36 (1Q: 11:02) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Mike Willams for 33 yards. Tackled by CB Al Afalava. Willams gained 31 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Dwight Bentley of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | DB M.Peters | Deep Zone | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-3-PIT03 (1Q: 10:48) Jonathan Dwyer ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | 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 J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Curran | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-PIT02 (1Q: 10:12) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kennedy Bentsen. OLB Stewart Bradley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: G Xavier Su'a-Filo of Cincinnati was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Short | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Protect | --- | SILB S.Bradley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Fokou | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS D.Bentley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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| 2-12-PIT12 (1Q: 10:06) PENALTY: TE Jimmy Graham of Cincinnati was called for a False Start. |
2-17-PIT17 (1Q: 09:57) Jay Ajayi ran a draw inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by DT Johnny Jolly.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | TE R.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | --- | | TE M.Rhodes |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB J.Ajayi | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | --- | | FB M.Ellard |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Curran | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-PIT07 (1Q: 09:13) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. S Andrew Sendejo defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak 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 O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-PIT07 (1Q: 09:03) Jeff Chandler attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 3, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 08:56) Jeff Chandler kicked off 74 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 08:56) Charles Sims ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Erick Evans. Key block delivered by A.Q. Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | --- | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | --- | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-PIT30 (1Q: 08:13) Charles Sims ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton, assisted by CB Quintin Demps.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-PIT30 (1Q: 07:41) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left guard for 30 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree. Key block delivered by Aaron Howard. PENALTY: DT Rob Ninkovich of Cincinnati was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Evans | In Box | --- | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | --- | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CIN40 (1Q: 07:22) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaquille Brooks. CB Quintin Demps defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB N.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CIN40 (1Q: 07:15) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 40 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Brooks gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Pittsburgh 6, Cincinnati 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 07:15) Extra point by Dan Carpenter was good. Pittsburgh 7, Cincinnati 3 |
| (1Q: 06:56) Dan Carpenter kicked off 70 yards from the PIT35. Marcus McCauley returned the ball 22 yards to the CIN17. Tackled by Josh Cribbs. |
1-10-CIN17 (1Q: 06:29) Jonathan Dwyer ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by DE Michael Brocker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Klein | Spy | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| --- | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-CIN13 (1Q: 05:57) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein. Bentsen gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular 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 H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Curran | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| --- | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | --- |
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3-4-CIN23 (1Q: 05:33) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Jonathan Dwyer for 10 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. Dwyer gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Graham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- |
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| 1-10-CIN33 (1Q: 04:49) PENALTY: G Owen Sampson of Cincinnati was called for a False Start. |
1-15-CIN28 (1Q: 04:43) Carson Palmer pass was intended for WR Mike Willams and was intercepted by S Marcus Peters at the CIN31. The interception was returned 31 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Pittsburgh 13, Cincinnati 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I 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 | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Protect | --- | SILB A.Klein | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB M.Fokou | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 04:43) Extra point by Dan Carpenter was good. Pittsburgh 14, Cincinnati 3 |
| (1Q: 04:34) Dan Carpenter kicked off 71 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN25 (1Q: 04:34) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava, assisted by DE Kawann Short. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Rhodes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-8-CIN27 (1Q: 03:50) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Curran | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-3-CIN32 (1Q: 03:17) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 19 yards. Tackled by DT Otis Finley. Bentsen gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT49 (1Q: 02:52) Jonathan Dwyer ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Moise Fokou. DT Johnny Jolly knocked down Joe Hawley to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong 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 M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| --- | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-PIT46 (1Q: 02:12) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. S Dawan Landry defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-PIT46 (1Q: 02:06) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. S Andrew Sendejo defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | LCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-PIT46 (1Q: 01:59) Bradley Pinion punted 33 yards. Devin Hester called for a fair catch at the PIT13. |
| 1-10-PIT13 (1Q: 01:48) PENALTY: WR Shaquille Brooks of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT08 (1Q: 01:41) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Mason Pritchett for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Whitney Mercilus.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-12-PIT11 (1Q: 01:07) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Charles Sims for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree, assisted by OLB Keith Rivers. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-6-PIT17 (1Q: 00:31) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree, assisted by CB Phillip Adams. Hester gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT B.Pullen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT24 (1Q: 00:07) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Bob Pullen for 3 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Start of second quarter. |
2-7-PIT27 (2Q: 15:00) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Bob Pullen for 30 yards. Tackled by CB Phillip Adams. Pullen gained 20 yards after the catch. PENALTY: OLB Keith Rivers of Cincinnati was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | --- | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-CIN43 (2Q: 14:45) The Hammer Sims ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Rob Ninkovich.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-CIN43 (2Q: 14:20) Charles Sims ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Byron Moore, assisted by CB Phillip Adams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-CIN42 (2Q: 13:56) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Bob Pullen for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Nevin Lawson. Pullen gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Pullen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Clayton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN32 (2Q: 13:18) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Zach Ramsey. CB Phillip Adams defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Niklas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CIN32 (2Q: 13:12) Cam Newton sacked by DT Rob Ninkovich for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Greg Robinson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-18-CIN40 (2Q: 12:39) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Devin Hester.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-18-CIN40 (2Q: 12:27) Britton Colquitt punted 35 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CIN05. |
1-10-CIN05 (2Q: 12:18) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| --- | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-CIN02 (2Q: 11:48) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE A.Branch | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| --- | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-14-CIN01 (2Q: 11:07) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kennedy Bentsen. ILB Jonas Mouton defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-CIN01 (2Q: 11:00) Bradley Pinion punted 57 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 4 yards to the PIT46. Tackled by Mike Willams. |
1-10-PIT46 (2Q: 10:49) Le'Veon Bell ran a draw inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree. Key block delivered by Aaron Howard.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Olsen |
| +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-CIN47 (2Q: 10:17) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree. Key block delivered by Dakota Dozier.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | FB Z.Ramsey |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN43 (2Q: 09:51) Le'Veon Bell ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton, assisted by S Devan Masucci. Key block delivered by Aaron Howard.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Evans | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) B.Pullen |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Clayton |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | --- | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-CIN37 (2Q: 09:06) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bob Pullen. S Devan Masucci knocked the ball out of his grasp. PENALTY: G Aaron Howard of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-CIN47 (2Q: 08:59) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB The Hammer Sims. S Scott Patton defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-14-CIN47 (2Q: 08:55) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Pullen | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Bell | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Olsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-CIN39 (2Q: 08:25) Britton Colquitt punted 37 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CIN02. |
1-10-CIN02 (2Q: 08:14) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Mike Willams for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Dwight Bentley. Willams gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | DB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-CIN03 (2Q: 07:41) Jay Ajayi ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by ILB Kaluka Maiava.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Anderson |
| --- | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Curran | In Box | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-CIN06 (2Q: 07:07) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 8 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt. Bentsen gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN14 (2Q: 06:20) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 23 yards. Tackled by S Andrew Sendejo, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Curran | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN37 (2Q: 05:33) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for -4 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: OLB A. J. Klein of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Double X(SE) | --- | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB D.Bentley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN42 (2Q: 05:24) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Al Afalava. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | --- | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT44 (2Q: 04:59) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Jonathan Dwyer for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Dwyer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB D.Bentley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-PIT45 (2Q: 04:41) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB D.Bentley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-PIT40 (2Q: 04:22) Carson Palmer pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Kennedy Bentsen. DE Kawann Short blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB J.Mouton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-PIT40 (2Q: 04:15) Bradley Pinion punted 40 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 04:09) Zach Ramsey ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps. Key block delivered by Aaron Howard.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | --- | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Bell |
| +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | --- |
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2-4-PIT26 (2Q: 03:39) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Troy Niklas. DE Aldon Smith hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Pullen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-PIT26 (2Q: 03:33) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Rivers. Niklas gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Pullen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT36 (2Q: 03:11) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Rivers. Bell gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT50 (2Q: 02:52) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Rob Ninkovich.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Bell | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Olsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-CIN43 (2Q: 02:31) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Greg Olsen for 31 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree. Olsen gained 25 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Olsen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN12 (2Q: 02:08) Cam Newton pass was dropped by TE Troy Niklas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN12 (2Q: 02:02) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Devin Hester. DT Rob Ninkovich blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Double FB | +++ | | FB G.Olsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-10-CIN12 (2Q: 01:56) Cam Newton pass was dropped by TE Troy Niklas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Rivers | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB B.Dupree | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-CIN12 (2Q: 01:52) Dan Carpenter attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 17, Cincinnati 3 |
| (2Q: 01:44) Dan Carpenter kicked off 54 yards from the PIT35. A.J. Jenkins returned the ball 18 yards to the CIN29. Tackled by Michael Clayton. |
1-10-CIN29 (2Q: 01:35) Jay Ajayi ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein, assisted by OLB Moise Fokou.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-CIN28 (2Q: 01:19) Carson Palmer scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-CIN35 (2Q: 00:53) Carson Palmer scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters and assisted by ILB Rennie Curran.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Cincinnati called a time out. |
1-10-CIN41 (2Q: 00:42) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Willams. OLB Clay Matthews simply tossed Owen Sampson aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB M.Fokou | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | RCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN41 (2Q: 00:34) Carson Palmer sacked by DE Kawann Short for a loss of 7 yards. Short simply blew through Owen Sampson to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | 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, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | RCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Cincinnati called a time out. |
3-17-CIN34 (2Q: 00:24) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 0 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 4-17-CIN34 (2Q: 00:12) Bradley Pinion punted 57 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 6 yards to the PIT15. Tackled by Mike Willams. |
| 1-10-PIT15 (2Q: 00:05) Cam Newton dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Jeff Chandler kicked off 60 yards from the CIN35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 15 yards to the PIT20. Tackled by Nevin Lawson. |
1-10-PIT20 (3Q: 14:41) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Greg Olsen. OLB Keith Rivers defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Olsen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT20 (3Q: 14:34) Charles Sims ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | --- | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | --- | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-PIT24 (3Q: 14:02) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree. Bell gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Rivers | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT36 (3Q: 13:18) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Sylvester Williams. Bell gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | --- | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Bump and Run | --- | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT49 (3Q: 12:54) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Cribbs. CB Quintin Demps knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: C A.Q. Shipley of Pittsburgh was called for Tripping.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-PIT39 (3Q: 12:49) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bob Pullen. DT Rob Ninkovich hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: S Scott Patton of Cincinnati was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| --- | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | --- | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT44 (3Q: 12:44) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Le'Veon Bell. DE Aldon Smith hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT44 (3Q: 12:38) Charles Sims ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps, assisted by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-PIT45 (3Q: 11:57) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Bob Pullen for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Phillip Adams, assisted by CB Marcus McCauley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN35 (3Q: 11:22) Le'Veon Bell ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Pullen |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | FB Z.Ramsey |
| +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-CIN34 (3Q: 11:01) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. S Scott Patton defended the pass. PENALTY: T Greg Robinson of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-19-CIN44 (3Q: 10:55) Le'Veon Bell ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Rivers.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-17-CIN42 (3Q: 10:24) Cam Newton pass was intended for WR Devin Hester and was intercepted by S Devan Masucci at the CIN19. The interception was returned 26 yards. Tackled by Devin Hester.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN45 (3Q: 10:15) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 113 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 M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| --- | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-CIN46 (3Q: 09:33) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Moise Fokou. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak 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 J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Double Z(FL) | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-CIN45 (3Q: 08:46) Carson Palmer pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Jonathan Dwyer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-CIN45 (3Q: 08:42) Bradley Pinion punted 55 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (3Q: 08:36) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Troy Niklas. DT Rob Ninkovich hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Niklas | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT20 (3Q: 08:26) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Shaquille Brooks. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB K.Rivers | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT20 (3Q: 08:13) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. S Scott Patton defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Rivers | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Olsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-PIT20 (3Q: 08:04) Britton Colquitt punted 51 yards. A.J. Jenkins returned the kick 9 yards to the CIN38. Tackled by John Terry. |
1-10-CIN38 (3Q: 07:57) Kennedy Bentsen ran a reverse around left end for 62 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jack Mewhort. Pittsburgh 17, Cincinnati 9
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | 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 R.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB J.Dwyer |
| +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 07:57) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. Pittsburgh 17, Cincinnati 10 |
| (3Q: 07:39) Jeff Chandler kicked off 73 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 07:39) Charles Sims ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Byron Moore. CB Phillip Adams knocked down Troy Niklas to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-PIT23 (3Q: 07:06) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Shaquille Brooks. DE Aldon Smith blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-PIT23 (3Q: 06:55) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 11 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Pullen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB Z.Ramsey | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-PIT34 (3Q: 06:24) Britton Colquitt punted 66 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN20 (3Q: 06:18) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro 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 R.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB R.Curran | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-CIN23 (3Q: 05:43) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN32 (3Q: 05:06) Jonathan Dwyer ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak 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 M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| --- | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-6-CIN36 (3Q: 04:32) PENALTY: G Xavier Su'a-Filo of Cincinnati was called for a False Start. |
2-11-CIN31 (3Q: 04:28) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Kawann Short.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro 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 M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-CIN35 (3Q: 03:44) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly, assisted by S Andrew Sendejo.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-CIN35 (3Q: 03:05) Bradley Pinion punted 46 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 5 yards to the PIT24. Tackled by Mike Willams. |
1-10-PIT24 (3Q: 02:55) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 72 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree. Bell gained 73 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-4-CIN04 (3Q: 02:19) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. DE Whitney Mercilus hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-CIN04 (3Q: 02:13) Charles Sims ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by John Terry. Pittsburgh 23, Cincinnati 10
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs |
| +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 02:13) Extra point by Dan Carpenter was good. Pittsburgh 24, Cincinnati 10 |
| (3Q: 02:05) Dan Carpenter kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN25 (3Q: 02:05) Jay Ajayi ran a draw inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Andrew Sendejo, assisted by OLB A. J. Klein. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | 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 J.Ajayi | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Rhodes |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Curran | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Spy | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN35 (3Q: 01:39) Jonathan Dwyer ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro 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 M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN35 (3Q: 01:03) Play-Action. Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Curran | Short Zone | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-CIN37 (3Q: 00:40) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Protect | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 4-6-CIN39 (4Q: 15:00) Bradley Pinion punted 50 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 7 yards to the PIT18. Tackled by Jose May. |
1-10-PIT18 (4Q: 14:53) Zach Ramsey ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Nate Palmer, assisted by DT Rob Ninkovich. Key block delivered by John Terry.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | --- | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Sims |
| +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-PIT25 (4Q: 14:21) Charles Sims ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree, assisted by DE Whitney Mercilus. Key block delivered by Dakota Dozier.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | --- | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT31 (4Q: 13:56) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Rivers.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT41 (4Q: 13:28) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | --- | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Olsen |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-10-PIT41 (4Q: 12:53) PENALTY: G Aaron Howard of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
2-15-PIT36 (4Q: 12:44) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mason Pritchett. DE Whitney Mercilus hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cribbs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-PIT36 (4Q: 12:40) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. DT Sylvester Williams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE K.Rivers | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-PIT36 (4Q: 12:32) Britton Colquitt punted 56 yards. A.J. Jenkins returned the kick 9 yards to the CIN17. Tackled by John Terry. |
1-10-CIN17 (4Q: 12:25) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Willams. DE Kawann Short drove right through Jack Mewhort to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 1 Out (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, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB R.Curran | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| --- | NB P.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN17 (4Q: 12:20) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry. Key block delivered by Joe Hawley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-CIN25 (4Q: 11:54) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. CB Al Afalava defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | LCB M.Fokou | 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 A.Sendejo | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-CIN25 (4Q: 11:44) Bradley Pinion punted 50 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 10 yards to the PIT35. Tackled by Jack Mewhort. |
1-10-PIT35 (4Q: 11:33) Charles Sims ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| --- | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-12-PIT33 (4Q: 10:54) PENALTY: G Aaron Howard of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
2-17-PIT28 (4Q: 10:50) Cam Newton scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree and assisted by OLB Keith Rivers. PENALTY: DE Aldon Smith of Cincinnati was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT46 (4Q: 10:41) Le'Veon Bell ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith, assisted by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Olsen |
| +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-PIT48 (4Q: 10:09) Cam Newton sacked by OLB Nate Palmer for a loss of 6 yards. Palmer ran right past Aaron Howard and knocked down the quarterback. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN Sylvester Williams on the PIT42.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT42 (4Q: 09:59) Jonathan Dwyer ran around left end for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Al Afalava. Key block delivered by Jack Mewhort.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-PIT29 (4Q: 09:28) Jay Ajayi ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly. Key block delivered by Riddick Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Anderson |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Curran | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-PIT21 (4Q: 08:48) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Jonathan Dwyer for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by OLB Moise Fokou. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak 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 J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | 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 | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-PIT20 (4Q: 08:09) Jay Ajayi ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Michael Brocker. Key block delivered by Jack Mewhort.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB S.Bradley | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | --- | | FB M.Rhodes |
| +++ | WILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT19 (4Q: 07:36) Play-Action. Carson Palmer pass was dropped by WR Kennedy Bentsen. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB A.Klein | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT19 (4Q: 07:31) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Michael Brocker, assisted by ILB Rennie Curran.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Spy | --- | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB R.Curran | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-PIT15 (4Q: 06:51) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jimmy Graham. DE Michael Brocker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | RCB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| 4-6-PIT15 (4Q: 06:43) Jeff Chandler attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 24, Cincinnati 13 |
| (4Q: 06:35) Jeff Chandler kicked off 74 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 06:35) Le'Veon Bell ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps. Key block delivered by Aaron Howard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | --- | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-PIT31 (4Q: 05:50) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | FB Z.Ramsey |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-3-PIT32 (4Q: 05:06) PENALTY: DE Whitney Mercilus of Cincinnati was called for Encroachment. |
1-10-PIT37 (4Q: 04:59) Charles Sims ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Rivers, assisted by DE Aldon Smith. Key block delivered by Greg Robinson. PENALTY: WR Shaquille Brooks of Pittsburgh was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| --- | 1tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Pullen |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-15-PIT32 (4Q: 04:53) The Hammer Sims ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps, assisted by OLB Keith Rivers. CB Quintin Demps knocked down Greg Robinson to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-17-PIT30 (4Q: 04:10) The Hammer Sims ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Phillip Adams, assisted by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-16-PIT31 (4Q: 03:23) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus McCauley, assisted by DE Aldon Smith. Pittsburgh's A.Q. Shipley was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | --- | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE K.Rivers | In Box | --- | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-8-PIT39 (4Q: 02:39) Britton Colquitt punted 46 yards. A.J. Jenkins returned the kick 11 yards to the CIN26. Tackled by Dawan Landry. |
1-10-CIN26 (4Q: 02:29) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 14 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry, assisted by S Marcus Peters. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Jenkins gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | 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 | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN40 (4Q: 02:06) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Willams. OLB Clay Matthews knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | 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 | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN40 (4Q: 02:02) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson, assisted by OLB A. J. Klein. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | 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, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-5-CIN45 (4Q: 01:54) Carson Palmer pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Kennedy Bentsen. DE Andre Branch blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | DB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-5-CIN45 (4Q: 01:47) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Mike Willams for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | DB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT48 (4Q: 01:40) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Bentsen gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | DB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-PIT41 (4Q: 01:24) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Jimmy Graham for 18 yards. Tackled by S Andrew Sendejo, assisted by ILB Rennie Curran. Graham gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Graham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB D.Landry | Short Zone | --- | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | DB M.Peters | Deep Zone | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT23 (4Q: 01:02) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Mike Willams for 23 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Willams gained 10 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh 24, Cincinnati 19
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Short Zone | --- | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (4Q: 01:02) Carson Palmer passed to Mike Willams for the successful two-point conversion. Pittsburgh 24, Cincinnati 21 |
| (4Q: 00:52) Jeff Chandler kicked off (onside) from the CIN35. PIT Kaluka Maiava recovered the kick. |
1-10-CIN45 (4Q: 00:47) Charles Sims ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Byron Moore, assisted by S Devan Masucci.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Pullen |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| --- | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Cincinnati called a time out. |
2-6-CIN41 (4Q: 00:35) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs |
| +++ | WLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Cincinnati called a time out. |
3-3-CIN38 (4Q: 00:23) Le'Veon Bell ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Shaun Bridges.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Ninkovich | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Olsen |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| --- | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Cincinnati called a time out. |
| 4-1-CIN36 (4Q: 00:15) Britton Colquitt punted 36 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN20 (4Q: 00:10) Carson Palmer pass was dropped by WR Kennedy Bentsen.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | RCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | DB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Cincinnati Bengals 21 |