| Played in Cincinnati, OH, weather: 33 degrees, fair, 6 mph wind. |
| Cincinnati won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Dan Carpenter kicked off 60 yards from the PIT35. Marcus McCauley returned the ball 25 yards to the CIN30. Tackled by Dawan Landry. |
1-10-CIN30 (1Q: 14:32) Jonathan Dwyer ran a draw inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Michael Brocker, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Joe Hawley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 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 M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- |
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2-3-CIN37 (1Q: 13:51) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Mike Willams for 27 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Willams gained 28 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Covington | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | DB P.Robinson | 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-PIT36 (1Q: 13:08) Jay Ajayi ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Andrew Sendejo.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | 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 | +++ | | 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 | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-PIT33 (1Q: 12:27) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. OLB A. J. Klein drove right through Joe Hawley to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | WLB R.Curran | Bump and Run | +++ | | 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 | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-PIT33 (1Q: 12:14) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 18 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. Jenkins gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | 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 A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT15 (1Q: 11:42) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Jonathan Dwyer for 3 yards. 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, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-7-PIT12 (1Q: 11:17) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Mike Willams for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Willams gained 10 yards after the catch. Cincinnati 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Covington | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Bump and Run | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | DB P.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 11:17) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. Cincinnati 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 11:11) Jeff Chandler kicked off 56 yards from the CIN35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 26 yards to the PIT35. Tackled by Quintin Demps. |
1-10-PIT35 (1Q: 10:45) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-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 S.Bridges | 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.Claiborn | 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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2-11-PIT34 (1Q: 10:07) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Le'Veon Bell. S Devan Masucci defended 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 S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| --- | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-PIT34 (1Q: 10:00) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Marcus McCauley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | 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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| 4-10-PIT35 (1Q: 09:14) Britton Colquitt punted 44 yards. A.J. Jenkins returned the kick 13 yards to the CIN34. Tackled by Dawan Landry. |
1-10-CIN34 (1Q: 09:03) Jay Ajayi ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly. Key block delivered by John Greco.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE 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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2-2-CIN42 (1Q: 08:23) Jonathan Dwyer ran outside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Al Afalava. Key block delivered by Jack Mewhort.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | 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.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT45 (1Q: 07:38) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-PIT42 (1Q: 06:55) Carson Palmer pass was dropped by TE Blake Bell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-PIT42 (1Q: 06:50) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton, assisted by DT Otis Finley. Jenkins gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | 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 | 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 A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT33 (1Q: 06:09) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein. OLB A. J. Klein knocked down Xavier Su'a-Filo to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | 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.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-PIT30 (1Q: 05:35) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| --- | NB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-PIT27 (1Q: 05:15) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Mike Willams for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson. Willams gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Covington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | DB P.Robinson | Short 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-PIT22 (1Q: 04:31) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. CB Al Afalava defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | 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 A.Klein | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT22 (1Q: 04:23) Jonathan Dwyer ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Moise Fokou.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 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 M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS D.Landry | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-PIT17 (1Q: 03:42) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Willams. DE Kawann Short hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | 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 A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-PIT17 (1Q: 03:37) Jeff Chandler attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 10, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 03:31) Jeff Chandler kicked off 71 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 03:31) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaquille Brooks. DT Byron Moore hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Olsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT25 (1Q: 03:26) Zach Ramsey ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Mercilus | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Niklas |
| +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| --- | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-PIT27 (1Q: 02:56) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 26 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton. Bell gained 26 yards after the catch. Cincinnati's Bud Dupree was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN47 (1Q: 02:12) Zach Ramsey ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Sylvester Williams. PENALTY: C Brian Schwenke of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Niklas |
| --- | MLB J.May | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| --- | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-CIN50 (1Q: 02:03) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Erick Evans, assisted by DE Aldon Smith. PENALTY: G Dakota Dozier of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | 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 S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | 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.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-23-PIT40 (1Q: 01:53) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Keith Rivers, assisted by CB Phillip Adams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-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 W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Olsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.May | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-CIN49 (1Q: 01:21) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaquille Brooks. OLB Nate Palmer knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-CIN49 (1Q: 01:11) Britton Colquitt punted 45 yards. The ball was downed at the CIN04. |
1-10-CIN04 (1Q: 01:02) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the left guard for 62 yards. Tackled by OLB Moise Fokou. Key block delivered by Joe Hawley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | 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.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT34 (1Q: 00:31) Jonathan Dwyer ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Moise Fokou, assisted by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | 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.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| --- | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT30 (1Q: 00:03) Jay Ajayi ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE 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 | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
3-3-PIT27 (2Q: 15:00) Jonathan Dwyer ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Rennie Curran, assisted by ILB Kaluka Maiava. Key block delivered by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | 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 A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT21 (2Q: 14:25) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Mike Willams for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Moise Fokou. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT18 (2Q: 13:48) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. S Jaquiski Tartt defended the pass. The quarterback threw into 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 | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT18 (2Q: 13:42) Carson Palmer sacked by DE Michael Brocker for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Owen Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | 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, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Mouton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | 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 A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-PIT23 (2Q: 13:15) Jeff Chandler attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 13, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (2Q: 13:10) Jeff Chandler kicked off 55 yards from the CIN35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 20 yards to the PIT30. Tackled by Quintin Demps. PENALTY: ILB Kaluka Maiava of Pittsburgh was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-PIT16 (2Q: 12:42) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Le'Veon Bell. CB Phillip Adams defended the pass. PENALTY: DE Aldon Smith of Cincinnati was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-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 W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB Z.Ramsey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.May | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-PIT21 (2Q: 12:34) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Le'Veon Bell. CB Phillip Adams defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.May | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Double TE | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT21 (2Q: 12:29) Charles Sims ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Niklas |
| +++ | MLB J.May | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-PIT24 (2Q: 11:51) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus McCauley. Key block delivered by John Terry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB N.Perry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Out of Box | --- | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT29 (2Q: 11:29) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Le'Veon Bell. OLB Keith Rivers hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| 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, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT29 (2Q: 11:24) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Nate Palmer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
3-2-PIT37 (2Q: 10:38) Zach Ramsey ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Byron Moore. PENALTY: OLB Nick Perry of Cincinnati was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Niklas |
| +++ | MLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB N.Perry | In Box | --- | | LG D.Dozier |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT49 (2Q: 10:27) Zach Ramsey ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith, assisted by OLB Nate Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Niklas |
| +++ | MLB J.May | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | --- | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT49 (2Q: 09:54) Le'Veon Bell ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Whitney Mercilus, assisted by CB Phillip Adams. PENALTY: G Aaron Howard of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | 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 W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Olsen |
| +++ | MLB J.May | In Box | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-20-PIT39 (2Q: 09:45) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Cribbs. DT Erick Evans hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clayton | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Olsen | Outlet, 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 B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-20-PIT39 (2Q: 09:40) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 35 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Nate Palmer. Brooks gained 30 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Olsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | --- | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN26 (2Q: 09:05) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Devan Masucci.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro 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 | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | 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.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-CIN24 (2Q: 08:41) Le'Veon Bell ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Morris Claiborn. Key block delivered by Dakota Dozier.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | 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.Claiborn | Out of Box | --- | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN12 (2Q: 08:05) Play-Action. Cam Newton scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Nate Palmer.
| 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, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| --- | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| --- | NB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-CIN03 (2Q: 07:35) Zach Ramsey ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps, assisted by OLB Nick Perry. CB Quintin Demps knocked down Aaron Howard to break up the play. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. Pittsburgh's Greg Robinson was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong 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 G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | RDE J.May | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | --- | | FB C.Sims |
| +++ | MLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Robinson |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-CIN03 (2Q: 07:01) Zach Ramsey ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Nate Palmer, assisted by CB Quintin Demps. DE Aldon Smith knocked down Kwame Harris to break up the play. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| --- | 1tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| --- | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Niklas |
| +++ | MLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS M.Richardson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-3-CIN05 (2Q: 06:20) Dan Carpenter attempted a 22 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 13, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (2Q: 06:12) Dan Carpenter kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN25 (2Q: 06:12) Jonathan Dwyer ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein, assisted by S Dawan Landry. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | 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.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| --- | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-CIN32 (2Q: 05:34) Jay Ajayi ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | 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 | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-CIN32 (2Q: 04:55) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Mike Willams for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Al Afalava. Willams gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Covington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Short Zone | --- | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | DB P.Robinson | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN35 (2Q: 04:31) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Willams. OLB Moise Fokou defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | 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 A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN35 (2Q: 04:25) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-CIN37 (2Q: 03:49) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Blake Bell for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | 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 A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-CIN42 (2Q: 03:14) Bradley Pinion punted 55 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT03. |
1-10-PIT03 (2Q: 03:06) Zach Ramsey ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Eduardo Connell, assisted by OLB Jose May. OLB Jose May knocked down Kwame Harris to break up the play. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Niklas |
| +++ | MLB J.May | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-PIT01 (2Q: 02:24) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Nate Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro 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 T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Sims |
| +++ | MLB J.May | In Box | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-8-PIT05 (2Q: 02:00) Cam Newton scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Shaun Bridges.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-PIT07 (2Q: 01:15) Britton Colquitt punted 40 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT47. |
1-10-PIT47 (2Q: 01:08) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Blake Bell. DE Kawann Short hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| 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, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | 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 | +++ |
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2-10-PIT47 (2Q: 01:03) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Al Afalava.
| 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 J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | 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 A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | 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 | +++ |
|
3-5-PIT42 (2Q: 00:45) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. S Marcus Peters knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | RCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-PIT42 (2Q: 00:39) Bradley Pinion punted 42 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 00:32) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Erick Evans, assisted by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | 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 S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB N.Palmer | 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 B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-PIT16 (2Q: 00:01) Charles Sims ran outside the right tackle for 33 yards. Tackled by CB Phillip Adams. Key block delivered by Kwame Harris.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Clayton |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Green-Beckham |
| +++ | 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 B.Schwenke |
| +++ | DB M.McCauley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Jeff Chandler kicked off 73 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to RB Charles Sims for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps. Sims gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 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 B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT29 (3Q: 14:33) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Rivers, assisted by DE Shaun Bridges.
| 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, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | 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 B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | --- | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-PIT26 (3Q: 14:02) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Devin Hester. DE Eduardo Connell blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-PIT26 (3Q: 13:58) Britton Colquitt punted 48 yards. A.J. Jenkins called for a fair catch at the CIN26. |
1-10-CIN26 (3Q: 13:50) Carson Palmer scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Andre Branch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | RCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | DB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-CIN35 (3Q: 13:07) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Mike Willams for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Andre Branch. Willams gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-CIN42 (3Q: 12:25) Play-Action. Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kennedy Bentsen. DE Kawann Short hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: WR A.J. Jenkins of Cincinnati was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN42 (3Q: 12:20) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters, assisted by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| --- | 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 M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- |
|
3-3-CIN49 (3Q: 11:48) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the right guard for 22 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton. Key block delivered by Joe Hawley.
| OFFENSE | 113 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 B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | 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 A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT29 (3Q: 11:14) Jonathan Dwyer ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry. Cincinnati's A.J. Jenkins was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor chest injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | 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.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-PIT31 (3Q: 10:52) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Double X(SE) | --- | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Greco |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-PIT21 (3Q: 10:21) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava, assisted by CB Patrick Robinson. Jenkins gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 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 D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT12 (3Q: 09:41) Jonathan Dwyer ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein, assisted by S Dawan Landry. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | 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 B.Bell |
| +++ | 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 M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-PIT06 (3Q: 09:00) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Mike Willams for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Willams gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Cincinnati 19, Pittsburgh 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Bump and Run | +++ | | 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 | Bump and Run | --- | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 09:00) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. Cincinnati 20, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (3Q: 08:52) Jeff Chandler kicked off 52 yards from the CIN35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 10 yards to the PIT23. Tackled by Jose May. |
1-10-PIT23 (3Q: 08:21) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Erick Evans.
| 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 B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | 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.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-PIT21 (3Q: 07:44) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for -4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Keith Rivers.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB Z.Ramsey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-PIT17 (3Q: 07:05) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 10 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Dozier |
| --- | RCB P.Adams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-6-PIT27 (3Q: 06:24) Britton Colquitt punted 48 yards. A.J. Jenkins called for a fair catch at the CIN25. |
1-10-CIN25 (3Q: 06:15) Jay Ajayi ran inside the left guard for 43 yards. Tackled by ILB Rennie Curran. Key block delivered by Jack Mewhort.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | 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.Dwyer |
| +++ | SILB A.Klein | In Box | --- | | FB J.Ajayi | Ball Carrier | +++ | 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 | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT32 (3Q: 05:31) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Andre Branch. Key block delivered by John Greco.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE A.Branch | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB R.Curran | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | DB 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 | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT18 (3Q: 04:54) Jonathan Dwyer ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE A.Branch | 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 | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT15 (3Q: 04:12) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Jonathan Dwyer for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Al Afalava. Dwyer gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Dwyer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Fokou | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-4-PIT04 (3Q: 03:26) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Blake Bell. ILB Rennie Curran drove right through Owen Sampson to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE H.Vergara | 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 | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT04 (3Q: 03:22) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kennedy Bentsen. ILB Rennie Curran hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular 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 B.Bell | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WILB K.Maiava | Bump and Run | +++ | | 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 | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT04 (3Q: 03:18) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Jonathan Dwyer for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Dwyer gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel 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 | --- | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Covington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Curran | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-PIT01 (3Q: 02:32) Jeff Chandler attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 23, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (3Q: 02:26) Jeff Chandler kicked off 63 yards from the CIN35. Josh Cribbs returned the ball 18 yards to the PIT20. Tackled by Jay Ajayi. |
1-10-PIT20 (3Q: 01:51) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB The Hammer Sims. S Scott Patton defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT20 (3Q: 01:46) Le'Veon Bell ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith.
| 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 W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs |
| +++ | RDE J.May | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Olsen |
| +++ | MLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-PIT21 (3Q: 01:17) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 15 yards. Tackled by S Devan Masucci, assisted by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | 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 S.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT36 (3Q: 00:30) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Le'Veon Bell. DE Whitney Mercilus 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, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE N.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.May | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT36 (3Q: 00:25) Cam Newton pass was dropped by RB Le'Veon Bell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-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 N.Palmer | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| --- | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT36 (3Q: 00:19) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Phillip Adams, assisted by CB Quintin Demps.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 4-6-PIT40 (4Q: 15:00) Britton Colquitt punted 53 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CIN07. |
1-10-CIN07 (4Q: 14:50) Carson Palmer pass was dropped by WR Kennedy Bentsen.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Rhodes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Curran | Short Zone | +++ | | 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 | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN07 (4Q: 14:43) Jay Ajayi ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava. Key block delivered by Joe Hawley.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | 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 | +++ | | 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 | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | --- |
|
3-1-CIN16 (4Q: 14:14) Carson Palmer sacked by DT Johnny Jolly for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by John Greco.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Bradley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | 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 D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-CIN10 (4Q: 13:43) Bradley Pinion punted 50 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 0 yards to the PIT40. Tackled by Quintin Demps. |
| 1-10-PIT40 (4Q: 13:32) PENALTY: C Brian Schwenke of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT35 (4Q: 13:24) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaquille Brooks. DT Byron Moore hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-PIT35 (4Q: 13:16) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Keith Rivers.
| 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 B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | 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.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-PIT36 (4Q: 12:41) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. DE Aldon Smith hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Clayton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE J.May | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-PIT36 (4Q: 12:34) Britton Colquitt punted 53 yards. A.J. Jenkins returned the kick 10 yards to the CIN21. Tackled by John Terry. |
1-10-CIN21 (4Q: 12:24) Jonathan Dwyer ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Al Afalava, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB R.Curran | In Box | --- | | SLOT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | DB C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-CIN20 (4Q: 11:48) Jay Ajayi ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | 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 | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-CIN24 (4Q: 11:10) Play-Action. Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jonathan Dwyer. S Jaquiski Tartt knocked the ball out of his grasp. PENALTY: G Xavier Su'a-Filo of Cincinnati was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Brocker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 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 | 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 A.Sendejo | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-CIN24 (4Q: 11:06) Bradley Pinion punted 61 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick -1 yards to the PIT14. Tackled by Quintin Demps. |
1-10-PIT14 (4Q: 10:59) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the right guard for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Morris Claiborn. Key block delivered by Kwame Harris.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro 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 | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | 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.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT28 (4Q: 10:24) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Nate Palmer. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Brian Schwenke to the PIT31.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro 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 T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB K.Rivers | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Sims |
| +++ | MLB J.May | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT31 (4Q: 09:44) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 33 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps. Cribbs gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | 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 S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE N.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB J.May | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN36 (4Q: 09:15) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 19 yards. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith. Bell gained 20 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Phillip Adams of Cincinnati was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | --- | | FB Z.Ramsey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN17 (4Q: 09:07) Play-Action. Cam Newton scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton.
| 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 | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-CIN09 (4Q: 08:43) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Nate Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | 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 W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cribbs | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB G.Olsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.May | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-CIN09 (4Q: 08:23) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Troy Niklas. DE Shaun Bridges hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t 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 | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB N.Perry | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS M.Richardson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
4-2-CIN09 (4Q: 08:16) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 3 yards. Tackled by S Mike Richardson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB N.Perry | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS M.Richardson | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| 1-6-CIN06 (4Q: 07:56) PENALTY: DE Aldon Smith of Cincinnati was called for Encroachment. |
1-3-CIN03 (4Q: 07:50) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Charles Sims for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: S Scott Patton of Cincinnati was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined. Cincinnati 23, Pittsburgh 9
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | FB Z.Ramsey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.May | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | --- | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 07:50) Extra point by Dan Carpenter missed. The snap from center was quite a bit off the mark. |
| (4Q: 07:40) Dan Carpenter kicked off 58 yards from the PIT35. Marcus McCauley returned the ball 23 yards to the CIN30. Tackled by Chris Prosinski. |
1-10-CIN30 (4Q: 07:06) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| --- | RDE K.Short | 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 M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS D.Landry | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-CIN26 (4Q: 06:20) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the right tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Key block delivered by Joe Hawley.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE A.Branch | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT O.Finley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | RDE M.Brocker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB R.Curran | In Box | --- | | SLOT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | DB 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 | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN41 (4Q: 05:33) Jay Ajayi ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by ILB Kaluka Maiava.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE A.Branch | 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 | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-CIN42 (4Q: 04:47) Jay Ajayi ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava, assisted by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | 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 D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS A.Sendejo | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-CIN44 (4Q: 04:01) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro 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 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 | +++ |
|
| 4-6-CIN45 (4Q: 03:14) Bradley Pinion punted 47 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 3 yards to the PIT11. Tackled by Quintin Demps. |
1-10-PIT11 (4Q: 03:04) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 2 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-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 | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-8-PIT13 (4Q: 02:43) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Greg Olsen for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Devan Masucci.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | 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 | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT26 (4Q: 02:34) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Le'Veon Bell. DT Byron Moore blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | 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 S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | 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 B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-PIT26 (4Q: 02:27) PENALTY: T John Terry of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
2-15-PIT21 (4Q: 02:27) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josh Cribbs for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Rivers.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | 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 S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Rivers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Deep Zone | --- | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-PIT29 (4Q: 02:05) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus McCauley, assisted by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | --- | | FB Z.Ramsey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | NB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
4-1-PIT35 (4Q: 01:59) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 10 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | DB M.McCauley | Short Zone | --- | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-PIT45 (4Q: 01:33) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. S Devan Masucci defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | 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 | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | DB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT45 (4Q: 01:25) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 3 yards. Tackled by S Devan Masucci, assisted by CB Quintin Demps.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | DB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-7-PIT48 (4Q: 01:01) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Troy Niklas. DT Byron Moore hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | DB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-7-PIT48 (4Q: 00:54) Cam Newton scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Nate Palmer. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | DB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN50 (4Q: 00:41) Jonathan Dwyer ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 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 M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-6-PIT46 (4Q: 00:32) Jonathan Dwyer ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson, assisted by OLB Moise Fokou.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | 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.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB M.Fokou | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Greco |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
3-10-CIN50 (4Q: 00:20) Jonathan Dwyer ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Andrew Sendejo, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I 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.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 | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 4-10-CIN50 (4Q: 00:09) Bradley Pinion punted 34 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 2 yards to the PIT18. Tackled by Mike Willams. |
1-10-PIT18 (4Q: 00:01) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. CB Marcus McCauley defended the pass. PENALTY: T Kwame Harris of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Hester | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Cribbs | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Clayton | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Dozier |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Schwenke |
| +++ | DB M.McCauley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Harris |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Final Score: Cincinnati Bengals 23, Pittsburgh Steelers 9 |