| Played in Carolina, NC, weather: 78 degrees, fair, 9 mph wind. |
| Carolina won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Nate Freese kicked off 58 yards from the IND35. Rashard Higgins returned the ball 17 yards to the CAR24. Tackled by Glenn Dorsey. |
| 1-10-CAR24 (1Q: 14:39) PENALTY: TE Clive Walford of Carolina was called for a False Start. |
1-15-CAR19 (1Q: 14:34) Matt Leinart pass completed to RB Ray Rice for 0 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Allen Bailey. Rice gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey | Protect | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Rice | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Perryman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB M.Vinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-CAR19 (1Q: 14:00) Earl Bennett ran a reverse around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Monty Vinson, assisted by CB Eli Apple.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walford |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Bennett | Ball Carrier | --- | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry |
| +++ | SLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Rice |
| +++ | MLB D.Perryman | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-CAR23 (1Q: 13:15) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Monty Vinson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Higgins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Davis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Perryman | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB M.Vinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CAR35 (1Q: 12:39) Christian McCaffrey ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Larry Ogunjobi, assisted by ILB Denzel Perryman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walford |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins |
| +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | In Box | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB D.Perryman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-CAR37 (1Q: 12:11) Derrick Henry ran a draw inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Sammie Lee Hill, assisted by ILB Denzel Perryman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walford |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins |
| +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | MLB D.Perryman | In Box | --- | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-CAR36 (1Q: 11:26) Matt Leinart sacked by DT Sammie Lee Hill and CB Eli Apple for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Joe Hawley.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Protect | --- | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Bennett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Davis | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Rice | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Perryman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB M.Vinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| --- | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| --- | RCB E.Apple | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-18-CAR27 (1Q: 10:56) Brad Nortman punted 39 yards. Tyreek Hill called for a fair catch at the IND34. |
1-10-IND34 (1Q: 10:47) Daniel Thomas ran inside the right guard for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Dont'a Hightower. Key block delivered by Spencer Long.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | NT L.Guion | In Box | --- | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE M.Garrett | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB N.Harris | In Box | --- | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-IND45 (1Q: 10:17) Daniel Thomas ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Joe Haden, assisted by OLB Dont'a Hightower.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | NT L.Guion | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE M.Garrett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-IND47 (1Q: 09:35) Kenneth Dixon ran outside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by S Morgan Trent. Key block delivered by Rob Sims.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Green |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE M.Garrett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Young |
| +++ | SLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Dixon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | WILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB J.Haden | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB J.Byrd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CAR39 (1Q: 09:04) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to WR David Anderson for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Boykin, assisted by S Morgan Trent.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE L.Guion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Barker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.Hodges | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | DB D.Lowery | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS M.Trent | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-CAR40 (1Q: 08:26) Daniel Thomas ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Deone Bucannon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | NT L.Guion | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE M.Garrett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB N.Harris | In Box | --- | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-CAR38 (1Q: 07:48) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to TE Peyton Hillis for 20 yards. Tackled by S Deone Bucannon, assisted by CB Jarius Byrd. Hillis gained 11 yards after the catch. PENALTY: OLB Dont'a Hightower of Carolina was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Guion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB G.Hodges | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Byrd | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB E.Harmon | Short Zone | --- | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-9-CAR09 (1Q: 07:36) JaMarcus Russell scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Jarius Byrd and assisted by S Jerron McMillian.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT L.Guion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Spy on QB | --- | | RB D.Thomas | Protect | --- | SILB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Barker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-CAR07 (1Q: 07:04) JaMarcus Russell kept the ball, running around left end for -3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Brandon Boykin, assisted by OLB Dont'a Hightower.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Russell | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | NT L.Guion | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| --- | RDE M.Garrett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas |
| +++ | SILB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| --- | RCB J.Haden | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| --- | NB J.Byrd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| --- | FS J.McMillian | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-CAR10 (1Q: 06:31) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to RB Daniel Thomas for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Eric Harmon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Guion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB G.Hodges | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Byrd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-CAR07 (1Q: 06:02) Nate Freese attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 3, Carolina 0 |
| (1Q: 05:56) Nate Freese kicked off 53 yards from the IND35. Rashard Higgins returned the ball 30 yards to the CAR42. Tackled by David Anderson. |
| 1-10-CAR42 (1Q: 05:30) PENALTY: WR Matt Jones of Carolina was called for a False Start. |
1-15-CAR37 (1Q: 05:17) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Rashard Higgins for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Marvin Austin. Higgins gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Walford | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Higgins | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Perryman | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB M.Vinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-CAR50 (1Q: 04:50) Derrick Henry ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Monty Vinson, assisted by ILB Denzel Perryman. Key block delivered by Andre Smith.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walford |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) E.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | --- | | RB D.Henry | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Rice |
| +++ | MLB D.Perryman | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-IND44 (1Q: 04:21) Derrick Henry ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Denzel Perryman, assisted by OLB Barkevious Mingo.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walford |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Rice |
| +++ | MLB D.Perryman | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-IND45 (1Q: 03:41) Play-Action. Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Pat Lee. Cobb gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | --- | | RB C.McCaffrey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Perryman | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT H.Douglas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | --- | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND34 (1Q: 03:11) Matt Leinart kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Alphonso Smith. Key block delivered by Joe Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Leinart | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walford |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Douglas |
| +++ | RDE S.Lee | In Box | --- | | SLOT E.Bennett |
| +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Jones |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | --- | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | RCB M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | DB E.Apple | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-IND27 (1Q: 02:41) Derrick Henry ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Sammie Lee Hill. Key block delivered by Andre Smith.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walford |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Higgins |
| +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | MLB D.Perryman | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-IND23 (1Q: 02:00) Christian McCaffrey ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Matt Johnson. Key block delivered by Joe Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walford |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins |
| +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | In Box | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Perryman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | --- | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-IND14 (1Q: 01:34) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Bennett. OLB Barkevious Mingo hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Bennett | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Rice | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Perryman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB M.Vinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-IND14 (1Q: 01:29) Christian McCaffrey ran a draw inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Alphonso Smith, assisted by OLB Sean Lee.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walford |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins |
| +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | In Box | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB S.Lee | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas |
| +++ | WLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| --- | LCB M.Vinson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | RCB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| --- | SS A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| --- | FS J.Powers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-3-IND16 (1Q: 00:45) Taylor Melhaff attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 3, Indianapolis 3 |
| (1Q: 00:38) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 73 yards from the CAR35. Touchback. |
1-10-IND25 (1Q: 00:38) Daniel Thomas ran a trap outside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Myles Garrett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | NT L.Guion | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE M.Garrett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| --- | FS J.McMillian | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-IND21 (1Q: 00:01) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to TE Peyton Hillis for 32 yards. Tackled by S Deone Bucannon. Hillis gained 32 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT L.Guion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Barker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-CAR47 (2Q: 15:00) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to WR Alejandro Akers for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Eric Harmon, assisted by S Morgan Trent.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Barker | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB E.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-CAR43 (2Q: 14:26) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to WR Titus Young for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Dont'a Hightower. Young gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: DT Manny Lawson of Carolina was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Hillis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Young | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Protect | +++ | WILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-CAR38 (2Q: 14:20) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to WR Alejandro Akers for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Scottie Barker. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT L.Guion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Johnston | Short Zone | --- | | RB C.Hyde | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Barker | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR34 (2Q: 13:45) Daniel Thomas ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Boykin, assisted by DT Letroy Guion.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | NT L.Guion | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE M.Garrett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Little |
| +++ | WLB J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| --- | FS J.McMillian | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-CAR38 (2Q: 13:07) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to WR David Anderson for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Eric Harmon. Anderson gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Little | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE L.Guion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Young | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Barker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Hightower | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | DB D.Lowery | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-CAR33 (2Q: 12:29) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to TE Peyton Hillis for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Dont'a Hightower, assisted by S Deone Bucannon. Hillis gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT L.Guion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT G.Little | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.Hodges | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR18 (2Q: 12:03) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to WR Titus Young for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Gomez.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Guion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Little | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Barker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Blitz Passer | --- | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-8-CAR08 (2Q: 11:18) JaMarcus Russell pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Peyton Hillis. DT Manny Lawson blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Little | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Barker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB B.Boykin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-CAR08 (2Q: 11:14) Daniel Thomas ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Leonardo Tarpley, assisted by OLB Dont'a Hightower.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Green |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Hyde |
| +++ | WILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | WLB S.Barker | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB J.Byrd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-CAR07 (2Q: 10:33) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to RB Daniel Thomas for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Dont'a Hightower.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.Green | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB L.Tarpley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB E.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-CAR01 (2Q: 09:52) Nate Freese attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 6, Carolina 3 |
| (2Q: 09:44) Nate Freese kicked off 51 yards from the IND35. Rashard Higgins returned the ball 28 yards to the CAR42. Tackled by Pat Lee. |
1-10-CAR42 (2Q: 09:19) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Matt Jones. OLB Barkevious Mingo hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: RB Christian McCaffrey of Carolina was called for Illegal Motion. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Perryman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS J.Powers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CAR42 (2Q: 09:13) Matt Leinart pass completed to RB Derrick Henry for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Barkevious Mingo, assisted by ILB Denzel Perryman. PENALTY: G Jeremiah Poutasi of Carolina was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Rice | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Perryman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB M.Vinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| --- | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| --- | SS K.Lewis | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-15-CAR37 (2Q: 09:02) Christian McCaffrey ran inside the left guard for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Barkevious Mingo, assisted by DT Marvin Austin. Key block delivered by Joe Hawley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walford |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins |
| +++ | RDE M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Perryman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-CAR50 (2Q: 08:34) Play-Action. Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Chris Borland. Cobb gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Henry | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.Lee | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.Jones | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB B.Mingo | Bump and Run | --- | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | RCB P.Lee | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB M.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS J.Powers | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-IND34 (2Q: 07:54) Christian McCaffrey ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Barkevious Mingo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walford |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins |
| +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | In Box | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas |
| +++ | WLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | RCB M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS J.Powers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-IND34 (2Q: 07:22) Christian McCaffrey ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE JPP Pierre-Paul, assisted by OLB Sean Lee.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walford |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Rice |
| +++ | MLB C.Borland | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| --- | WLB S.Lee | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| --- | SS K.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-IND32 (2Q: 06:40) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Matt Jones for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Eli Apple, assisted by CB Blidi Wreh-Wils. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Davis | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | RCB M.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB E.Apple | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-IND29 (2Q: 06:13) Taylor Melhaff attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 6, Indianapolis 6 |
| (2Q: 06:07) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 58 yards from the CAR35. Daniel Thomas returned the ball 25 yards to the IND32. Tackled by Jarius Byrd. |
1-10-IND32 (2Q: 05:30) Carlos Hyde ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Manny Lawson, assisted by OLB Dont'a Hightower. Key block delivered by Spencer Long.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | --- | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE M.Garrett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB N.Harris | In Box | --- | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Little |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Out of Box | --- | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-IND37 (2Q: 05:03) Daniel Thomas ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Leonardo Tarpley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | NT L.Guion | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE M.Garrett | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-IND36 (2Q: 04:24) Play-Action. Brad Smith pass completed to RB Daniel Thomas for 7 yards. Tackled by S Deone Bucannon. Thomas gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.Thomas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Hyde | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB J.Haden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB J.Byrd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-IND43 (2Q: 03:54) Play-Action. Brad Smith pass completed to WR Alejandro Akers for 19 yards. Tackled by S Jerron McMillian. Akers gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Hillis | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Barker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR38 (2Q: 03:34) Brad Smith pass completed to WR Tyreek Hill for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Nic Harris. Hill gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT G.Little | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB C.Hyde | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Johnston | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR22 (2Q: 03:15) Brad Smith pass completed to WR Alejandro Akers for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Scottie Barker.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB C.Hyde | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Barker | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB E.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-CAR13 (2Q: 02:59) Brad Smith pass was dropped by WR Greg Little.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Guion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Little | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB N.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Barker | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB T.Gomez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| --- | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| --- | FS J.McMillian | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-CAR13 (2Q: 02:50) Carlos Hyde ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Dont'a Hightower.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Little |
| +++ | SLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson |
| +++ | WLB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB S.Barker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| --- | RCB D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Haden | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.McMillian | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-CAR13 (2Q: 02:09) Nate Freese attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 9, Carolina 6 |
| (2Q: 02:01) Nate Freese kicked off 74 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-CAR25 (2Q: 02:01) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Rashard Higgins for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Eli Apple. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Protect | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB M.Vinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-11-CAR24 (2Q: 01:55) Christian McCaffrey ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Barkevious Mingo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Housler |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | RDE M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Perryman | In Box | --- | | SLOT E.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-CAR26 (2Q: 01:13) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Rashard Higgins for 0 yards. Tackled by S Jerraud Powers, assisted by OLB Barkevious Mingo. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Davis | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB J.Powers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | RCB M.Jenkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB E.Apple | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Indianapolis called a time out. |
| 4-9-CAR26 (2Q: 01:02) Brad Nortman punted 37 yards. Tyreek Hill returned the kick 4 yards to the IND41. PENALTY: TE Kenneth Banks of Indianapolis was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-IND31 (2Q: 00:51) Carlos Hyde ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Deone Bucannon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE M.Garrett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Green |
| +++ | WLB J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| --- | RCB J.Haden | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Indianapolis called a time out. |
2-12-IND29 (2Q: 00:43) Play-Action. Brad Smith pass completed to WR Titus Young for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Boykin, assisted by CB Jarius Byrd. Young gained 7 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CAR Deone Bucannon on the IND38.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Little | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB S.Barker | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB T.Gomez | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND38 (2Q: 00:36) Geno Smith pass completed to RB Derrick Henry for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Barkevious Mingo. Henry gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Higgins | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB M.Vinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-IND28 (2Q: 00:30) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Harry Douglas for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Pat Lee.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Higgins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Perryman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Carolina called a time out. |
2-14-IND32 (2Q: 00:22) Geno Smith pass completed to TE Rob Housler for 3 yards. Tackled by S Kendrick Lewis. Housler gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Rice | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Carolina called a time out. |
| 3-11-IND29 (2Q: 00:03) Taylor Melhaff attempted a 46 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 74 yards from the CAR35. Touchback. |
1-10-IND25 (3Q: 15:00) Brad Smith pass completed to WR Titus Young for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Kwiatkoski. Young gained 21 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Bump and Run | --- | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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1-10-IND47 (3Q: 14:23) Brad Smith pass was dropped by WR Titus Young.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Young | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB D.Hightower | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Green | Protect | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB T.Gomez | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-IND47 (3Q: 14:15) Brad Smith pass completed to WR David Anderson for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Eric Harmon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-CAR44 (3Q: 13:33) Carlos Hyde ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Leonardo Tarpley, assisted by OLB Gerald Hodges. Key block delivered by Dallas Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Green |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | --- | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB G.Hodges | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB N.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | NB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CAR36 (3Q: 13:09) Carlos Hyde ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Leonardo Tarpley, assisted by DE Jack Johnston. Key block delivered by Spencer Long.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Green |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | --- | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | WILB G.Hodges | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | --- | | C M.Page |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-CAR30 (3Q: 12:42) Carlos Hyde ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerald Hodges. Key block delivered by Rob Sims.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Green |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | --- | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | WILB G.Hodges | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| --- | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CAR23 (3Q: 12:15) Carlos Hyde ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Kwiatkoski, assisted by S Deone Bucannon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Green |
| --- | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Out of Box | --- | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-CAR21 (3Q: 11:45) Brad Smith pass completed to WR Titus Young for 11 yards. Tackled by S Deone Bucannon. Young gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Anderson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Young | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB L.Green | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CAR10 (3Q: 11:10) Play-Action. Brad Smith pass completed to WR David Anderson for 9 yards. Tackled by S Morgan Trent. Anderson gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-CAR01 (3Q: 10:36) Play-Action. Brad Smith pass completed to RB Carlos Hyde for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Indianapolis 15, Carolina 6
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Little | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Hightower | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB G.Hodges | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WILB N.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | WLB T.Gomez | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | LCB E.Harmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB D.Bucannon | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | SS M.Trent | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| (3Q: 10:36) Extra point by Nate Freese was blocked. |
| (3Q: 10:30) Nate Freese kicked off 69 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-CAR25 (3Q: 10:30) Derrick Henry ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Alphonso Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Housler |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | RDE M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB J.Powers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-CAR25 (3Q: 09:56) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Earl Bennett for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Chris Borland.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB J.Powers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-CAR28 (3Q: 09:21) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Earl Bennett for 32 yards. Tackled by S Matt Johnson. Bennett gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT E.Bennett | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB J.Powers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Short Zone | --- | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-IND40 (3Q: 08:35) Play-Action. Geno Smith pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 21 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Chris Borland, assisted by CB Malcolm Jenkins. Cobb gained 24 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Protect | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Deep Zone | --- | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | WLB S.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | SS J.Powers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND19 (3Q: 07:53) Play-Action. Geno Smith pass was dropped by TE Rob Housler. PENALTY: OLB Barkevious Mingo of Indianapolis was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT E.Bennett | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| --- | LCB M.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB J.Powers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND10 (3Q: 07:44) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Earl Bennett for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Bennett gained 2 yards after the catch. Indianapolis 15, Carolina 12
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Jones | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Bennett | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Rice | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Borland | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Bump and Run | --- | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB J.Powers | Bump and Run | --- | | RG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (3Q: 07:44) Extra point by Taylor Melhaff was good. Indianapolis 15, Carolina 13 |
| (3Q: 07:38) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 62 yards from the CAR35. Daniel Thomas returned the ball 18 yards to the IND21. Tackled by Matt Jones. |
1-10-IND21 (3Q: 07:19) Brad Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Carlos Hyde. OLB Dont'a Hightower defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: G Myles Page of Indianapolis was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB N.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Page |
| --- | NB B.Boykin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| --- | SS D.Bucannon | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-20-IND11 (3Q: 07:14) Brad Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Titus Young. CB Brandon Boykin simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Young | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB L.Green | Protect | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB T.Gomez | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-20-IND11 (3Q: 07:01) Carlos Hyde ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Leonardo Tarpley.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | --- | | TE L.Green |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | --- | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Dixon |
| +++ | WILB G.Hodges | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | --- | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | --- |
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3-9-IND22 (3Q: 06:29) Brad Smith pass completed to WR Titus Young for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Dont'a Hightower, assisted by CB Tyrone Gomez. PENALTY: T Dallas Thomas of Indianapolis was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-IND28 (3Q: 06:23) Reggie Hodges punted 48 yards. Rashard Higgins returned the kick 5 yards to the CAR29. PENALTY: DT Letroy Guion of Carolina was called for Offsides. |
1-10-IND33 (3Q: 06:16) Brad Smith pass completed to WR David Anderson for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Boykin, assisted by OLB Nick Kwiatkoski.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-IND38 (3Q: 05:36) Carlos Hyde ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Gomez. Key block delivered by Eric Winston.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Green |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Dixon |
| +++ | WILB G.Hodges | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | In Box | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-IND43 (3Q: 05:03) Carlos Hyde ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Gomez, assisted by DE Jack Johnston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Green |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-IND45 (3Q: 04:40) Carlos Hyde ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Kwiatkoski.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Green |
| --- | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-IND41 (3Q: 04:12) Play-Action. Brad Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David Anderson. S Morgan Trent defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-IND41 (3Q: 04:06) Reggie Hodges punted 49 yards. The ball was downed at the CAR10. |
1-10-CAR10 (3Q: 03:59) Derrick Henry ran a trap outside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Sammie Lee Hill. Key block delivered by Taylor Lewan.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | --- | | TE R.Housler |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | RDE M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | In Box | --- | | FB R.Rice |
| +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | WLB S.Lee | In Box | --- | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | SS J.Powers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-CAR19 (3Q: 03:34) Geno Smith kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Malcolm Jenkins, assisted by DT Sammie Lee Hill.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Housler |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | RDE M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett |
| +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Higgins |
| +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| --- | NB J.Powers | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | DB K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Poutasi |
| --- | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-CAR19 (3Q: 03:11) Derrick Henry ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Monty Vinson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Housler |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | RDE M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| --- | LCB S.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | SS J.Powers | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-3-CAR17 (3Q: 02:34) Brad Nortman punted 48 yards. Tyreek Hill returned the kick 7 yards to the IND42. Tackled by Jarius Byrd. |
1-10-IND42 (3Q: 02:24) Brad Smith kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Kwiatkoski.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Green |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hyde |
| +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-IND41 (3Q: 01:39) Carlos Hyde ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Gomez, assisted by CB Joe Haden.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Young |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Akers |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | DB J.Haden | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-IND46 (3Q: 00:59) Brad Smith pass completed to WR Titus Young for 18 yards. Tackled by S Deone Bucannon, assisted by CB Eric Harmon. Young gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Little | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR36 (3Q: 00:32) Play-Action. Brad Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David Anderson. DT Manny Lawson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB T.Gomez | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Page |
| --- | NB B.Boykin | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CAR36 (3Q: 00:27) Brad Smith pass completed to WR Greg Little for 7 yards. Tackled by S Morgan Trent, assisted by CB Eric Harmon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Dixon | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Hodges | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
3-3-CAR29 (4Q: 15:00) Brad Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alejandro Akers. CB Tyrone Gomez defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Young | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Akers | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | RCB E.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | DB J.Haden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-CAR29 (4Q: 14:54) Nate Freese attempted a 46 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
1-10-CAR36 (4Q: 14:46) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Earl Bennett for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Malcolm Jenkins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Borland | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB J.Powers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR47 (4Q: 14:00) Derrick Henry ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Sammie Lee Hill, assisted by ILB Chris Borland.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Jones |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Bennett |
| +++ | RDE M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Rice |
| +++ | WLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| --- | LCB M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| --- | RCB A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB J.Powers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-CAR43 (4Q: 13:24) Matt Jones ran a reverse around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Chris Borland.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Housler |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry |
| +++ | SLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Rice |
| +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | WLB S.Lee | In Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | SS J.Powers | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-CAR45 (4Q: 12:42) Geno Smith scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Matt Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Jones | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Bennett | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Deep Zone | +++ | | FB R.Rice | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB J.Powers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-IND49 (4Q: 12:14) Brad Nortman punted 49 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-IND20 (4Q: 12:08) Carlos Hyde ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Nic Harris.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Green |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-IND23 (4Q: 11:34) Carlos Hyde ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Manny Lawson. Key block delivered by Dallas Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Green |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Little |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | WILB G.Hodges | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-IND31 (4Q: 11:13) Play-Action. Brad Smith pass completed to TE Ladarius Green for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Dont'a Hightower.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | --- | | FB K.Dixon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB G.Hodges | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND41 (4Q: 10:45) Carlos Hyde ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Leonardo Tarpley, assisted by OLB Dont'a Hightower.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Green |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Page |
| --- | NB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| --- | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-IND37 (4Q: 10:18) Brad Smith sacked by S Deone Bucannon for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Rob Sims.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| --- | SS D.Bucannon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| --- | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-20-IND31 (4Q: 09:38) Brad Smith pass completed to TE Ladarius Green for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Eric Harmon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-IND38 (4Q: 09:08) Reggie Hodges punted 52 yards. Rashard Higgins returned the kick 4 yards to the CAR14. PENALTY: DE Jack Johnston of Carolina was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-CAR06 (4Q: 08:57) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Earl Bennett for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Marvin Austin, assisted by S Kendrick Lewis. Bennett gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Henry | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Borland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB J.Powers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-CAR07 (4Q: 08:12) Derrick Henry ran inside the right guard for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Chris Borland. Key block delivered by Trai Turner.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Housler |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | RDE M.Vinson | In Box | --- | | RB D.Henry | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | WLB S.Lee | In Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | SS J.Powers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR18 (4Q: 07:45) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Alphonso Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Henry | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB J.Powers | Deep Zone | --- | | RG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-CAR21 (4Q: 07:19) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 20 yards. Tackled by S Matt Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Housler | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB J.Powers | Deep Zone | --- | | RG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR41 (4Q: 06:44) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Rob Housler. CB Malcolm Jenkins defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Borland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB J.Powers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CAR41 (4Q: 06:39) Play-Action. Geno Smith sacked by DE Jason Pierre-Paul for a loss of 4 yards. Pierre-Paul ran right past Ray Rice and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Jones | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Bennett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Rice | Protect | --- | WLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB J.Powers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-CAR37 (4Q: 05:55) Geno Smith pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Matt Jones.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Higgins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | NB J.Powers | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | DB K.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS B.Wreh-Wils | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-CAR37 (4Q: 05:45) Brad Nortman punted 40 yards. Tyreek Hill returned the kick 1 yard to the IND24. Tackled by Brandon Boykin. |
1-10-IND24 (4Q: 05:35) Carlos Hyde ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Manny Lawson.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Green |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | --- | | TE P.Hillis |
| --- | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | --- | | FB K.Dixon |
| +++ | WILB G.Hodges | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | --- | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| --- | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-IND27 (4Q: 04:51) Brad Smith pass completed to WR Greg Little for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Boykin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Little | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Young | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND36 (4Q: 04:07) Brad Smith pass was dropped by WR Alejandro Akers. PENALTY: DT Manny Lawson of Carolina was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Anderson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Young | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT A.Akers | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | LCB T.Gomez | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | RCB E.Harmon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | DB J.Haden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-IND41 (4Q: 04:02) Play-Action. Brad Smith pass completed to WR Titus Young for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Tyrone Gomez.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.Green | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-IND40 (4Q: 03:56) Brad Smith kept the ball, running around left end for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Boykin. Key block delivered by Eric Winston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | --- | | TE L.Green |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hyde |
| +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | --- | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | --- | | C M.Page |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR41 (4Q: 03:10) Carlos Hyde ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Dont'a Hightower. Key block delivered by Rob Sims.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Green |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-CAR35 (4Q: 02:27) Carlos Hyde ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Manny Lawson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Green |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| --- | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Carolina called a time out. |
3-3-CAR34 (4Q: 02:15) Carlos Hyde ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Dont'a Hightower, assisted by S Deone Bucannon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Green |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Carolina called a time out. |
| 4-7-CAR38 (4Q: 02:06) Reggie Hodges punted 38 yards. Touchback. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-CAR20 (4Q: 01:57) Geno Smith pass completed to RB Derrick Henry for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Barkevious Mingo.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Rice | Protect | --- | WLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| --- | NB J.Powers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Short Zone | --- | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-CAR19 (4Q: 01:39) Geno Smith pass completed to RB Derrick Henry for 18 yards. Tackled by S Alphonso Smith. Henry gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB J.Powers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CAR37 (4Q: 01:16) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Matt Jones for 26 yards. Tackled by OLB Barkevious Mingo. Jones gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Henry | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Borland | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Short Zone | --- | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB J.Powers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Short Zone | --- | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Carolina called a time out. |
1-10-IND37 (4Q: 01:07) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Matt Jones for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Malcolm Jenkins.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB J.Powers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-7-IND34 (4Q: 00:46) Geno Smith spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
3-7-IND34 (4Q: 00:43) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Harry Douglas for 9 yards. Tackled by S Alphonso Smith. Douglas gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Jones | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Bennett | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Higgins | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Short Zone | --- | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | NB J.Powers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | DB K.Lewis | Deep Zone | --- | | RG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS B.Wreh-Wils | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND25 (4Q: 00:24) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rashard Higgins. DE Jason Pierre-Paul hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Jones | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Bennett | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Higgins | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | FB H.Douglas | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB M.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | RCB A.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | NB J.Powers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | DB K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Poutasi |
| --- | SS M.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS B.Wreh-Wils | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-10-IND25 (4Q: 00:18) Taylor Melhaff attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 16, Indianapolis 15 |
| (4Q: 00:10) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 60 yards from the CAR35. Daniel Thomas returned the ball 26 yards to the IND31. Tackled by Dwight Lowery. |
1-10-IND31 (4Q: 00:02) Brad Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Greg Little. CB Brandon Boykin defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Little | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Akers | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Long |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Page |
| +++ | DB J.Haden | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Sims |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Thomas |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: Carolina Panthers 16, Indianapolis Colts 15 |