| Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 49 degrees, fair, 9 mph wind. |
| Cincinnati won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Dan Carpenter kicked off 67 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN25 (1Q: 15:00) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Jenkins gained 14 yards after the catch. PENALTY: G Xavier Su'a-Filo of Cincinnati was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | --- | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-CIN15 (1Q: 14:50) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles, assisted by CB Patrick Robinson. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-18-CIN17 (1Q: 14:18) Play-Action. Carson Palmer sacked by OLB Marquis Koski for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Jack Mewhort.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Protect | --- | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | WLB M.Koski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-24-CIN11 (1Q: 13:46) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 36 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles. Bentsen gained 23 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN47 (1Q: 13:14) Play-Action. Carson Palmer sacked by OLB Sean Weatherspoon and DT Johnny Jolly for a loss of 13 yards. Sack allowed by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-23-CIN34 (1Q: 12:50) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 1 yard. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Graham | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-22-CIN35 (1Q: 12:28) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton. Bentsen gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-16-CIN41 (1Q: 11:41) Bradley Pinion punted 44 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 5 yards to the PIT20. Tackled by Jimmy Graham. |
1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 11:32) Charles Sims ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Nate Palmer, assisted by DE Shaun Bridges. Key block delivered by John Terry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | --- | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | --- | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-PIT29 (1Q: 10:47) Charles Sims ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith, assisted by DT Erick Evans. Key block delivered by Troy Niklas.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT32 (1Q: 10:21) Charles Sims ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Nate Palmer, assisted by DT Sheldon Rankins. DT Sheldon Rankins knocked down Lane Johnson to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-PIT35 (1Q: 09:44) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps. PENALTY: CB Nevin Lawson of Cincinnati was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT48 (1Q: 09:36) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. OLB Nate Palmer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: ILB Bud Dupree of Cincinnati was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | --- | | FB D.Washington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| --- | FS D.Amerson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN47 (1Q: 09:32) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Troy Niklas. DT Erick Evans hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | RB C.Sims | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CIN47 (1Q: 09:25) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lowery.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Washington |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-CIN40 (1Q: 08:53) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Perry, assisted by S Scott Patton. Key block delivered by Lane Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Out of Box | --- | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CIN36 (1Q: 08:10) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Green-Beckham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | MLB B.Dupree | Deep Zone | --- | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB J.May | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-CIN30 (1Q: 07:46) Le'Veon Bell ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Nate Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Washington |
| --- | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-CIN32 (1Q: 07:24) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. DT Sylvester Williams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Washington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-CIN32 (1Q: 07:18) Dan Carpenter attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 3, Cincinnati 0 |
| (1Q: 07:13) Dan Carpenter kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN25 (1Q: 07:13) Jay Ajayi ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | 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 K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Anderson |
| --- | WILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB M.Koski | In Box | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-CIN28 (1Q: 06:35) Carson Palmer pass was dropped by WR A.J. Jenkins.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB M.Koski | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-CIN28 (1Q: 06:29) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. OLB Clay Matthews hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB M.Koski | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-CIN28 (1Q: 06:21) Bradley Pinion punted 60 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 6 yards to the PIT18. Tackled by Zach Ramsey. |
1-10-PIT18 (1Q: 06:13) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | --- | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Blitz Passer | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-PIT23 (1Q: 05:44) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Jacoby Ford for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN David Amerson on the PIT29.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT29 (1Q: 05:38) Carson Palmer scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-PIT20 (1Q: 05:02) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Riddick Anderson for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Anderson gained 15 yards after the catch. Cincinnati 6, Pittsburgh 3
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | --- | | TE R.Anderson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Klein | Bump and Run | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB M.Koski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 05:02) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. Cincinnati 7, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (1Q: 04:51) Jeff Chandler kicked off 72 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 04:51) PENALTY: ILB Bud Dupree of Cincinnati was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-PIT30 (1Q: 04:41) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for -1 yards. Tackled by S Devan Masucci. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Olsen | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB J.May | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Double FB | --- |
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2-6-PIT29 (1Q: 04:16) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 43 yards. Tackled by OLB Jose May. Fuller gained 45 yards after the catch. PENALTY: OLB Jose May of Cincinnati was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Green-Beckham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB J.May | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN14 (1Q: 03:57) Charles Sims ran around the left tackle for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by John Terry. Pittsburgh 9, Cincinnati 7
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | --- | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 03:57) Extra point by Dan Carpenter was good. Pittsburgh 10, Cincinnati 7 |
| (1Q: 03:51) Dan Carpenter kicked off 63 yards from the PIT35. A.J. Jenkins returned the ball 18 yards to the CIN20. Tackled by John Terry. PENALTY: WR Tony Al Shawa of Cincinnati was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-CIN04 (1Q: 03:31) Jay Ajayi ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein.
| OFFENSE | 212 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 K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Anderson |
| +++ | WILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB M.Koski | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-CIN06 (1Q: 02:50) Jonathan Dwyer ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN Jonathan Dwyer to the CIN02.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | 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 K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-CIN02 (1Q: 02:15) Play-Action. Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Jenkins gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN18 (1Q: 01:48) Jonathan Dwyer ran around right end for 11 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Key block delivered by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro 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.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | WILB A.Klein | In Box | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB M.Koski | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CIN29 (1Q: 01:06) Jonathan Dwyer ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry, assisted by DT Johnny Jolly. Key block delivered by Jack Mewhort. PENALTY: DT Johnny Jolly of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Graham |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-5-CIN34 (1Q: 00:58) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jonathan Dwyer. OLB Clay Matthews hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| --- | NB P.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-CIN34 (1Q: 00:51) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | 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 K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-CIN38 (1Q: 00:24) Mike Willams ran a reverse around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by DE Kawann Short.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| --- | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer |
| +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | LCB S.Weatherspoon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of second quarter. |
| 4-7-CIN32 (2Q: 15:00) Bradley Pinion punted 49 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 3 yards to the PIT22. PENALTY: CB Patrick Robinson of Pittsburgh was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-PIT11 (2Q: 14:51) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DT Sheldon Rankins defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Green-Beckham | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB L.Timmons | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT11 (2Q: 14:45) Cam Newton pass was intended for WR Devin Hester and was intercepted by CB Nevin Lawson at the CIN49. The interception was returned 7 yards. Tackled by Devin Hester.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT44 (2Q: 14:36) Jonathan Dwyer ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | 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 K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-PIT40 (2Q: 14:13) Justin Leyva pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Willams. OLB Clay Matthews defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Blitz Passer | --- | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | DB P.Robinson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-PIT40 (2Q: 14:08) Justin Leyva pass completed to WR Mike Willams for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-PIT36 (2Q: 13:36) Jeff Chandler attempted a 53 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 10, Cincinnati 10 |
| (2Q: 13:30) Jeff Chandler kicked off 74 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 13:30) Charles Sims ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Whitney Mercilus. Key block delivered by Aaron Howard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | --- | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-PIT31 (2Q: 13:07) Le'Veon Bell ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Nate Palmer, assisted by DT Erick Evans.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Olsen |
| +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB L.Timmons | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-PIT34 (2Q: 12:25) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Nate Palmer. Key block delivered by Aaron Howard.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Mercilus | In Box | --- | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Washington |
| +++ | SLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| --- | MLB L.Timmons | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | WLB Q.Demps | In Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | LCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | RCB S.Patton | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | SS D.Masucci | In Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT36 (2Q: 11:42) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Nate Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Washington | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | --- | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB L.Timmons | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT47 (2Q: 11:02) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dwight Lowery, assisted by CB Quintin Demps. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-CIN44 (2Q: 10:22) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. S Devan Masucci defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Green-Beckham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB L.Timmons | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-CIN44 (2Q: 10:18) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Troy Niklas. CB Phillip Adams defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Green-Beckham | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB N.Roach | Double TE | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB L.Timmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | LCB D.Lowery | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-1-CIN44 (2Q: 10:11) Drew Kaser punted 44 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN20 (2Q: 10:06) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Chris Prosinski. Key block delivered by Jack Mewhort. Pittsburgh's Patrick Robinson was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | 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 K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | --- | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB P.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-CIN25 (2Q: 09:30) Justin Leyva pass completed to TE Jimmy Graham for 48 yards. Tackled by S Chris Prosinski. Graham gained 38 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB M.Koski | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT27 (2Q: 08:49) Justin Leyva pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kennedy Bentsen. OLB Sean Weatherspoon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | DB D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT27 (2Q: 08:39) Justin Leyva pass was intended for WR Kennedy Bentsen and was intercepted by S Chris Prosinski at the PIT20. Tackled by Kennedy Bentsen.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Protect | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 08:29) Le'Veon Bell ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton, assisted by OLB Nate Palmer. Key block delivered by Aaron Howard.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Palmer | In Box | --- | | FB G.Olsen |
| +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB L.Timmons | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-PIT25 (2Q: 08:04) Cam Newton pass was dropped by RB Le'Veon Bell.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Green-Beckham | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB B.Dupree | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-PIT25 (2Q: 07:58) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps, assisted by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Ford | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT37 (2Q: 07:30) Charles Sims ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Nate Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | In Box | --- | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-PIT39 (2Q: 06:51) The Hammer Sims ran around left end for 61 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Lane Johnson. Pittsburgh 16, Cincinnati 10
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | --- | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (2Q: 06:51) Extra point by Dan Carpenter was good. Pittsburgh 17, Cincinnati 10 |
| (2Q: 06:33) Dan Carpenter kicked off 62 yards from the PIT35. A.J. Jenkins returned the ball 21 yards to the CIN24. Tackled by Sean Weatherspoon. |
1-10-CIN24 (2Q: 06:14) Play-Action. Justin Leyva pass completed to TE Blake Bell for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bell gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN43 (2Q: 05:38) Justin Leyva pass completed to RB Zach Ramsey for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB A.Klein | Bump and Run | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB M.Koski | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-CIN39 (2Q: 05:10) Justin Leyva pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-18-CIN35 (2Q: 04:36) Justin Leyva pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| --- | NB A.Afalava | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-CIN40 (2Q: 04:12) Bradley Pinion punted 51 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 7 yards to the PIT16. Tackled by Erick Evans. |
1-10-PIT16 (2Q: 04:04) Le'Veon Bell ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Nate Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Washington |
| +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB L.Timmons | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-PIT17 (2Q: 03:43) Charles Sims ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Sheldon Rankins, assisted by CB Quintin Demps.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | --- | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-PIT23 (2Q: 03:09) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps. Hester gained 5 yards after the catch.
| 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.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB L.Timmons | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT29 (2Q: 02:26) Charles Sims ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Nate Palmer, assisted by DE Aldon Smith. Key block delivered by Jeff Allen.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | --- | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-2-PIT37 (2Q: 02:00) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DE Shaun Bridges drove right through Lane Johnson to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Washington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-2-PIT37 (2Q: 01:51) PENALTY: G Jeff Allen of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
3-7-PIT32 (2Q: 01:51) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Perry. Bell gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Green-Beckham | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN48 (2Q: 01:05) Cam Newton scrambled for 13 yards. Tackled by S Devan Masucci. PENALTY: S Devan Masucci of Cincinnati was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Olsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-CIN20 (2Q: 00:57) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Greg Olsen for 13 yards. Tackled by S Devan Masucci. Olsen gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Green-Beckham | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB L.Timmons | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
1-7-CIN07 (2Q: 00:45) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Charles Sims for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lowery.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | RB C.Sims | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Ford | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-2-CIN02 (2Q: 00:38) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Pittsburgh 23, Cincinnati 10
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Protect | +++ | SLB E.Connell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB N.Roach | Short Zone | --- | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB B.Jones | Double SLOT | --- | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | LCB L.Timmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Lowery | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS P.Adams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 00:38) Extra point by Dan Carpenter was good. Pittsburgh 24, Cincinnati 10 |
| (2Q: 00:30) Dan Carpenter kicked off 73 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-CIN25 (2Q: 00:30) Justin Leyva dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| 2-11-CIN24 (2Q: 00:11) Justin Leyva dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Jeff Chandler kicked off 72 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 15:00) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jacoby Ford. S Scott Patton knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| --- | FS D.Amerson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT25 (3Q: 14:53) The Hammer Sims ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S David Amerson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| --- | FS D.Amerson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-PIT21 (3Q: 14:12) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. S Devan Masucci simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Ford | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-PIT21 (3Q: 14:04) Drew Kaser punted 54 yards. Dwight Lowery returned the kick 3 yards to the CIN28. Tackled by John Terry. |
1-10-CIN28 (3Q: 13:56) Justin Leyva sacked by DE Kawann Short for a loss of 8 yards. Short ran right past Owen Sampson and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Protect | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB M.Koski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-18-CIN20 (3Q: 13:12) Justin Leyva pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon. Jenkins gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Bell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-CIN30 (3Q: 12:38) Justin Leyva pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Zach Ramsey. OLB Clay Matthews hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | WLB M.Koski | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-CIN30 (3Q: 12:34) Bradley Pinion punted 52 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 10 yards to the PIT28. Tackled by Zach Ramsey. |
1-10-PIT28 (3Q: 12:23) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Charles Sims. CB Dwight Lowery defended the pass. PENALTY: G Jeff Allen of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB B.Dupree | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-PIT18 (3Q: 12:19) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Greg Olsen for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree, assisted by S Scott Patton. Olsen gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Green-Beckham | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB L.Timmons | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-PIT36 (3Q: 11:40) Charles Sims ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree, assisted by S David Amerson. Key block delivered by A.Q. Shipley. PENALTY: T John Terry of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | --- | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| --- | FS D.Amerson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-12-PIT26 (3Q: 11:31) PENALTY: T John Terry of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
2-17-PIT21 (3Q: 11:26) Charles Sims ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree. PENALTY: T Lane Johnson of Pittsburgh was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Johnson |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-24-PIT14 (3Q: 11:15) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jacoby Ford. DT Byron Moore hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Olsen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Wagner |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| --- | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-24-PIT14 (3Q: 11:10) Drew Kaser punted 53 yards. Dwight Lowery returned the kick 5 yards to the CIN38. Tackled by Sean Weatherspoon. Ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN Nick Roach at the CIN38. |
1-10-CIN38 (3Q: 11:00) Justin Leyva pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by CB Al Afalava. Jenkins gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-CIN43 (3Q: 10:26) Justin Leyva pass completed to RB Jonathan Dwyer for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Deep Zone | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-CIN45 (3Q: 09:49) Justin Leyva pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Jenkins gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Graham | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Klein | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT37 (3Q: 09:05) Zach Ramsey ran a draw inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Kawann Short, assisted by ILB Kaluka Maiava. Key block delivered by Jack Mewhort. PENALTY: T Lamar Flournoy of Cincinnati was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Ajayi |
| +++ | WILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB M.Koski | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-PIT47 (3Q: 08:54) Play-Action. Justin Leyva sacked by ILB Kaluka Maiava for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Xavier Su'a-Filo. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN Lamar Flournoy on the CIN49.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB M.Koski | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-24-CIN49 (3Q: 08:26) Justin Leyva pass completed to WR Justin Hardy for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Graham | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Short Zone | --- | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-19-PIT46 (3Q: 07:56) Justin Leyva pass completed to TE Blake Bell for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon, assisted by ILB Jonas Mouton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-16-PIT43 (3Q: 07:15) Bradley Pinion punted and it was blocked by Hunter Vergara. PIT Al Afalava recovered the ball at the PIT49. |
1-10-PIT49 (3Q: 07:08) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Le'Veon Bell. DE Whitney Mercilus hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Wagner |
| +++ | WLB L.Timmons | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT49 (3Q: 07:01) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Sheldon Rankins.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Olsen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Wagner |
| +++ | WLB L.Timmons | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-CIN48 (3Q: 06:24) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Greg Olsen for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps, assisted by OLB Lawrence Timmons. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Green-Beckham | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Wagner |
| +++ | WLB L.Timmons | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-CIN45 (3Q: 05:43) Drew Kaser punted 41 yards. The ball was downed at the CIN04. |
1-10-CIN04 (3Q: 05:34) Jonathan Dwyer ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | RDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | NB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | DB D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-CIN01 (3Q: 05:01) Justin Leyva pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kennedy Bentsen. S Jaquiski Tartt simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. PENALTY: T Jack Mewhort of Cincinnati was called for Offensive Holding. Safety awarded on penalty in the end zone. Pittsburgh 26, Cincinnati 10
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Protect | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| --- | NB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 04:48) Jeff Chandler kicked off 73 yards from the CIN20. Lawrence Brann returned the ball 11 yards to the PIT18. Tackled by Erick Evans. |
1-10-PIT18 (3Q: 04:29) The Hammer Sims ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Byron Moore. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN DE Aldon Smith to the PIT18. Pittsburgh's Troy Niklas was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious clavicle injury.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Wagner |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT18 (3Q: 04:20) Justin Leyva sacked by DE Kawann Short and DE Hunter Vergara for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Xavier Su'a-Filo. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN Justin Leyva on the PIT24.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Anderson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Klein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB M.Koski | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-16-PIT24 (3Q: 03:37) Justin Leyva pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 15 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry. Jenkins gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-PIT09 (3Q: 03:02) Zach Ramsey ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein. Key block delivered by T. J. Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | In Box | --- | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Anderson |
| +++ | WILB A.Klein | In Box | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-2-PIT02 (3Q: 02:27) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava, assisted by S Dawan Landry. PENALTY: C T. J. Johnson of Cincinnati was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB M.Koski | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB S.Weatherspoon | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| --- | RCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-12-PIT12 (3Q: 02:19) PENALTY: TE Jimmy Graham of Cincinnati was called for a False Start. |
1-17-PIT17 (3Q: 02:12) Justin Leyva pass was dropped by TE Blake Bell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-17-PIT17 (3Q: 02:06) PENALTY: G Xavier Su'a-Filo of Cincinnati was called for a False Start. |
2-22-PIT22 (3Q: 02:02) Justin Leyva pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles, assisted by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | FB Z.Ramsey | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-21-PIT21 (3Q: 01:19) Justin Leyva pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. S Chris Prosinski defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-21-PIT21 (3Q: 01:10) Jeff Chandler attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 26, Cincinnati 13 |
| (3Q: 01:04) Jeff Chandler kicked off 61 yards from the CIN35. Lawrence Brann returned the ball 15 yards to the PIT19. Tackled by Mike Willams. |
1-10-PIT19 (3Q: 00:40) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Sheldon Rankins, assisted by CB Quintin Demps. Fuller gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Wagner |
| +++ | WLB L.Timmons | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-PIT20 (3Q: 00:11) Le'Veon Bell ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lowery.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | --- | | FB D.Washington |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Wagner |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| --- | FS D.Amerson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
3-3-PIT26 (4Q: 15:00) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Greg Olsen. DE Aldon Smith blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Green-Beckham | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | SLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Wagner |
| +++ | WLB L.Timmons | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-PIT26 (4Q: 14:54) Drew Kaser punted 49 yards. Dwight Lowery returned the kick 6 yards to the CIN31. Tackled by Sean Weatherspoon. |
1-10-CIN31 (4Q: 14:45) Justin Leyva pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon. Jenkins gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-CIN44 (4Q: 14:22) Zach Ramsey ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein. OLB A. J. Klein knocked down Jack Mewhort to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Anderson |
| +++ | WILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | WLB M.Koski | In Box | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-CIN43 (4Q: 13:39) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the right guard for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava. Key block delivered by Lamar Flournoy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | 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 K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Out of Box | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT39 (4Q: 13:07) Zach Ramsey ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| --- | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Ajayi |
| +++ | WILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB M.Koski | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-PIT39 (4Q: 12:40) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquis Koski.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | 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 K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| --- | WILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB M.Koski | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-PIT41 (4Q: 11:58) Justin Leyva sacked by DE Kawann Short for a loss of 10 yards. Short simply blew through Owen Sampson to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Anderson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WILB A.Klein | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | WLB M.Koski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-22-CIN49 (4Q: 11:24) Bradley Pinion punted 51 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 11:17) Charles Sims ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | --- | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Wagner |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-PIT22 (4Q: 10:40) Play-Action. Cam Newton sacked by DE Aldon Smith for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by John Terry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Wagner |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| --- | FS D.Amerson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-17-PIT13 (4Q: 10:04) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Perry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Green-Beckham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Wagner |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Short Zone | --- | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-PIT23 (4Q: 09:32) Drew Kaser punted 41 yards. Dwight Lowery called for a fair catch at the CIN36. |
1-10-CIN36 (4Q: 09:21) Justin Leyva pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein. Jenkins gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Bell | Protect | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Anderson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB A.Klein | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB M.Koski | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-CIN43 (4Q: 08:39) Zach Ramsey ran a draw inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Ajayi |
| +++ | WILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB M.Koski | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | LCB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-CIN39 (4Q: 07:57) Play-Action. Justin Leyva pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. DE Kawann Short drove right through Owen Sampson to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB M.Koski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-CIN39 (4Q: 07:51) Bradley Pinion punted 43 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 14 yards to the PIT32. PENALTY: CB Josh Nobles of Pittsburgh was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-PIT16 (4Q: 07:40) The Hammer Sims ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Erick Evans.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Wagner |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| --- | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-PIT12 (4Q: 06:57) The Hammer Sims ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Wagner |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-15-PIT11 (4Q: 06:11) Le'Veon Bell ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Phillip Adams, assisted by OLB Nick Perry. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN DE Shaun Bridges for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 26, Cincinnati 19
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Olsen |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Wagner |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| --- | RCB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 06:11) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. Pittsburgh 26, Cincinnati 20 |
| (4Q: 06:02) Jeff Chandler kicked off 55 yards from the CIN35. Lawrence Brann returned the ball 13 yards to the PIT23. Tackled by Zach Ramsey. |
1-10-PIT23 (4Q: 05:35) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dorial Green-Beckham. DE Shaun Bridges hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Green-Beckham | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Wagner |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT23 (4Q: 05:30) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jacoby Ford. DT Erick Evans simply tossed Ricky Wagner aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Wagner |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT23 (4Q: 05:25) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Greg Olsen for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Scott Patton, assisted by OLB Nick Perry. Olsen gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Wagner |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-PIT30 (4Q: 04:57) Drew Kaser punted 41 yards. Dwight Lowery returned the kick 17 yards to the CIN46. Tackled by Marquis Koski. |
1-10-CIN46 (4Q: 04:49) Jonathan Dwyer ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Graham |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-CIN45 (4Q: 04:17) Justin Leyva pass completed to TE Blake Bell for 8 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Bell | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-3-PIT47 (4Q: 03:46) Justin Leyva pass completed to RB Zach Ramsey for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton. Ramsey gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB Z.Ramsey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT42 (4Q: 03:23) Play-Action. Justin Leyva pass completed to RB Jay Ajayi for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | FB Z.Ramsey | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-9-PIT41 (4Q: 03:03) Justin Leyva pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-PIT34 (4Q: 02:43) Justin Leyva scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Kaluka Maiava.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | FB Z.Ramsey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Klein | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB S.Weatherspoon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB A.Afalava | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 02:17) Justin Leyva pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB A. J. Klein. Jenkins gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB Z.Ramsey | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Klein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Deep Zone | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT12 (4Q: 02:01) Justin Leyva pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Riddick Anderson. DT Johnny Jolly blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB R.Anderson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WILB A.Klein | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB M.Koski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS C.Prosinski | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-10-PIT12 (4Q: 01:53) Justin Leyva pass completed to RB Jonathan Dwyer for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Dwyer gained 8 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh 26, Cincinnati 26
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Bump and Run | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (4Q: 01:53) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. Cincinnati 27, Pittsburgh 26 |
| (4Q: 01:45) Jeff Chandler kicked off 74 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 01:45) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DE Aldon Smith hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Double SLOT | +++ | | FB G.Olsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Wagner |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT25 (4Q: 01:36) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Will Fuller. DT Byron Moore blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Wagner |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-PIT25 (4Q: 01:29) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Greg Olsen. DE Shaun Bridges simply tossed Le'Veon Bell aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Green-Beckham | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Protect | --- | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Wagner |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-10-PIT25 (4Q: 01:22) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Le'Veon Bell for 14 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton, assisted by CB Quintin Demps. Bell gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Bell | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Olsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Wagner |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT39 (4Q: 01:02) Cam Newton pass was intended for WR Devin Hester and was intercepted by CB Nevin Lawson at the PIT44. The interception was returned 1 yard. Tackled by Devin Hester.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Olsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Moore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Wagner |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Allen |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Lowery | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Howard |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Terry |
| +++ | FS D.Amerson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT43 (4Q: 00:51) Zach Ramsey ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by S Chris Prosinski. Key block delivered by Lamar Flournoy.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | 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 Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Anderson |
| +++ | WILB A.Klein | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB M.Koski | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-2-PIT35 (4Q: 00:40) Zach Ramsey ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly, assisted by ILB Kaluka Maiava. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Leyva |
| *** | LDE S.Tulloch | 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 Z.Ramsey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Maiava | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Willams |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Johnson |
| +++ | NB A.Afalava | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 1-10-PIT32 (4Q: 00:32) Justin Leyva dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 2-11-PIT33 (4Q: 00:24) Justin Leyva dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: Cincinnati Bengals 27, Pittsburgh Steelers 26 |