| Played in Carolina, NC, weather: 58 degrees, fair, 1 mph wind. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 58 yards from the CAR35. Jacoby Ford returned the ball 33 yards to the PIT40. Tackled by Brandon Boykin. |
1-10-PIT40 (1Q: 14:37) The Hammer Sims ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jerron McMillian, assisted by CB Brandon Boykin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT L.Guion | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | RDE M.Garrett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Spy | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-PIT42 (1Q: 14:12) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB The Hammer Sims. CB Joe Haden defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT L.Guion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Barker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-PIT42 (1Q: 14:07) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 24 yards. Tackled by S Morgan Trent. Niklas gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Guion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB G.Hodges | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.Byrd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB E.Harmon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-CAR34 (1Q: 13:22) The Hammer Sims ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Scottie Barker, assisted by DE Myles Garrett. DT Letroy Guion knocked down Khaled Holmes to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT L.Guion | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | RDE M.Garrett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Hightower | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| --- | NB J.Byrd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-CAR31 (1Q: 12:39) Charles Sims ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Letroy Guion, assisted by OLB Dont'a Hightower.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT L.Guion | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | RDE M.Garrett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | In Box | --- | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-CAR31 (1Q: 12:06) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. CB Eric Harmon defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Guion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB G.Hodges | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.Byrd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| --- | NB E.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| --- | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-CAR31 (1Q: 12:01) Paul Ernster attempted a 48 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
1-10-CAR38 (1Q: 11:54) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Clive Walford for 9 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews. Walford gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: T Joe Thomas of Carolina was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-CAR28 (1Q: 11:48) Christian McCaffrey ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walford |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| --- | SS D.Landry | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-22-CAR26 (1Q: 11:07) Christian McCaffrey ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry, assisted by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walford |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB C.McCaffrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-CAR36 (1Q: 10:34) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 33 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Cobb gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Bennett | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Davis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Rice | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT31 (1Q: 09:53) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Randall Cobb. CB Josh Nobles defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Bennett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB R.Rice | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-10-PIT31 (1Q: 09:47) Derrick Henry ran a trap outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walford |
| --- | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Bennett |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Rice |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-14-PIT35 (1Q: 09:24) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Harry Douglas for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton. PENALTY: G Jeremiah Poutasi of Carolina was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Davis | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Poutasi |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-20-PIT41 (1Q: 09:13) Brad Nortman punted 41 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 09:06) Cam Newton pass completed to FB Mitch Spencer for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Nick Kwiatkoski.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Short Zone | --- | | TE M.Spencer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB J.Haden | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | RCB J.Byrd | Bump and Run | --- | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT31 (1Q: 08:30) James Conner ran inside the right tackle for 33 yards. Tackled by S Morgan Trent. Key block delivered by Parker Ehinger.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | --- | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | RDE M.Garrett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Spy | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | WILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | --- | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB J.Haden | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | RCB J.Byrd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CAR36 (1Q: 07:55) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Joe Haden.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Guion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Barker | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Short Zone | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CAR36 (1Q: 07:12) Charles Sims ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Deone Bucannon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT L.Guion | In Box | --- | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | RDE M.Garrett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-CAR36 (1Q: 06:39) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Eric Harmon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Guion | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB G.Hodges | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.Byrd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CAR22 (1Q: 05:53) The Hammer Sims ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Leonardo Tarpley. Key block delivered by Dakota Dozier.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT L.Guion | In Box | --- | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | RDE M.Garrett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | In Box | --- | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-CAR16 (1Q: 05:10) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Dont'a Hightower.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | RDE M.Garrett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| --- | WILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | LCB J.Haden | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | RCB J.Byrd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-CAR20 (1Q: 04:35) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Fuller gained 15 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Jarius Byrd of Carolina was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined. Pittsburgh 6, Carolina 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Guion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB G.Hodges | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.Byrd | Man-to-Man | --- | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB E.Harmon | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 04:35) Extra point by Paul Ernster was good. Pittsburgh 7, Carolina 0 |
| (1Q: 04:24) Paul Ernster kicked off 59 yards from the PIT35. Rashard Higgins returned the ball 24 yards to the CAR30. Tackled by James Conner. |
1-10-CAR30 (1Q: 04:01) Harry Douglas ran a reverse around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly, assisted by S Dawan Landry. Key block delivered by Joe Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walford |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey |
| +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Spy | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-CAR37 (1Q: 03:37) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Rashard Higgins for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. Higgins gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Higgins | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | --- | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR46 (1Q: 03:00) Christian McCaffrey ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Kawann Short, assisted by ILB Jonas Mouton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walford |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-CAR46 (1Q: 02:16) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Earl Bennett for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Walford | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Bennett | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Rice | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Double X(SE) | --- |
|
1-10-PIT44 (1Q: 01:51) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Rashard Higgins for 11 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Graham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT33 (1Q: 01:24) Play-Action. Matt Leinart pass was dropped by RB Christian McCaffrey. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Mouton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT33 (1Q: 01:18) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Rashard Higgins for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon, assisted by CB B. W. Webb. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Spy on QB | --- | | SLOT H.Douglas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | --- | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | --- | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT12 (1Q: 00:39) Derrick Henry ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walford |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-PIT11 (1Q: 00:06) Christian McCaffrey ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon. PENALTY: C Joe Hawley of Carolina was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walford |
| --- | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Hawley |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-19-PIT21 (2Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Chris Prosinski. Cobb gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Jones | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Duffy | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-PIT07 (2Q: 14:33) Matt Leinart pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Clive Walford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Davis | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Jones | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-PIT07 (2Q: 14:28) Taylor Melhaff attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 7, Carolina 3 |
| (2Q: 14:22) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 74 yards from the CAR35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 14:22) Charles Sims ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Dont'a Hightower.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | RDE M.Garrett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-11-PIT24 (2Q: 13:42) PENALTY: OLB Dont'a Hightower of Carolina was called for Encroachment. |
2-6-PIT29 (2Q: 13:34) James Conner ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Leonardo Tarpley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | RDE M.Garrett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | WILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB J.Haden | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | RCB J.Byrd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-PIT33 (2Q: 12:55) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Vance McDonald for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Nic Harris. McDonald gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: T Oliver Humphrey of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Ford | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB D.Lowery | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS J.McMillian | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-PIT23 (2Q: 12:49) Bryce Petty pass fell incomplete, intended for RB James Conner. S Deone Bucannon knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB G.Hodges | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Gomez | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-PIT23 (2Q: 12:39) Drew Kaser punted 47 yards. Rashard Higgins returned the kick -4 yards to the CAR26. Tackled by DeAndré Washington. |
1-10-CAR26 (2Q: 12:32) Geno Smith pass completed to TE Clive Walford for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Jolly. Walford gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Blitz Passer | --- | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | --- | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR36 (2Q: 11:54) Christian McCaffrey ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Kawann Short.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walford |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Spy | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-CAR36 (2Q: 11:27) Geno Smith pass completed to TE Clive Walford for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Walford | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | --- | | FB R.Rice | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Bump and Run | --- | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-CAR40 (2Q: 10:53) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Chris Prosinski, assisted by CB Josh Nobles. Cobb gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Higgins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Davis | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Duffy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB M.Elam | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT47 (2Q: 10:07) Derrick Henry ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton, assisted by S Chris Prosinski. Key block delivered by Joe Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Jones |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Bennett |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Graham |
| +++ | WLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-PIT39 (2Q: 09:43) Geno Smith pass was dropped by WR Rashard Higgins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Protect | --- | SILB J.Mouton | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| --- | NB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-2-PIT39 (2Q: 09:39) Geno Smith pass completed to TE Rob Housler for 25 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson. Housler gained 20 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Graham | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Walford | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Protect | +++ | NB J.Johnson | Double TE | +++ | | FB R.Rice | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB H.Vergara | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | WILB J.O'Neal | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | LCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | RCB J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | SS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT14 (2Q: 09:06) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 4 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Cobb gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT M.Jones | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | DB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT10 (2Q: 08:42) Christian McCaffrey ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Noah Spence.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Rice |
| --- | WLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-PIT13 (2Q: 07:57) Geno Smith pass completed to TE Jimmy Graham for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Carolina 9, Pittsburgh 7
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Davis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Rice | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Forrest | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 07:57) Extra point by Taylor Melhaff was good. Carolina 10, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (2Q: 07:48) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 63 yards from the CAR35. Cory Corcoran returned the ball 22 yards to the PIT24. Tackled by Matt Jones. |
1-10-PIT24 (2Q: 07:27) Play-Action. Bryce Petty pass completed to WR Jacoby Ford for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jerron McMillian. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Ford | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Barker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-PIT29 (2Q: 06:55) Charles Sims ran a draw inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Dont'a Hightower, assisted by DE Leonardo Tarpley. PENALTY: C Khaled Holmes of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford |
| +++ | NT L.Guion | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams |
| +++ | SLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| --- | NB J.Byrd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| --- | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-15-PIT19 (2Q: 06:48) Play-Action. Bryce Petty pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Vance McDonald. OLB Nick Kwiatkoski defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Johnston | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | WILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB J.Haden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | RCB J.Byrd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS T.Gomez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-PIT19 (2Q: 06:42) Play-Action. Bryce Petty pass completed to RB James Conner for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerald Hodges, assisted by S Deone Bucannon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Guion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Ford | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB G.Hodges | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Garcia |
| --- | LCB B.Boykin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.Byrd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS T.Gomez | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-PIT22 (2Q: 05:57) Drew Kaser punted 46 yards. Rashard Higgins called for a fair catch at the CAR32. |
1-10-CAR32 (2Q: 05:46) Derrick Henry ran a draw inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam. Key block delivered by Joe Hawley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walford |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | --- | | TE R.Housler |
| +++ | WILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-1-CAR41 (2Q: 05:14) PENALTY: T Joe Thomas of Carolina was called for a False Start. |
2-6-CAR36 (2Q: 05:10) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cobb gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Rice | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Forrest | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT48 (2Q: 04:35) Christian McCaffrey ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Housler |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walford |
| --- | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Rice |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | WLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-PIT45 (2Q: 04:05) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Clive Walford. DE Hunter Vergara hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Jolly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Duffy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS M.Elam | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT45 (2Q: 03:56) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rashard Higgins. OLB Clay Matthews hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: T Andre Smith of Carolina was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Davis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| --- | RCB M.Elam | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-PIT45 (2Q: 03:48) Brad Nortman punted 38 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT07. |
1-10-PIT07 (2Q: 03:38) James Conner ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Tyrone Gomez, assisted by S Deone Bucannon.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | RDE M.Garrett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | WLB J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| --- | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-PIT08 (2Q: 03:09) Bryce Petty pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Boykin, assisted by S Jerron McMillian.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE V.McDonald | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Barker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-PIT16 (2Q: 02:39) DeAndré Washington ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Kwiatkoski. Key block delivered by Parker Ehinger.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | RDE L.Guion | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Williams |
| +++ | SLB N.Harris | In Box | --- | | RB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | In Box | --- | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | WILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | --- | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB D.Lowery | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT26 (2Q: 02:09) DeAndré Washington ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Kwiatkoski. PENALTY: C Khaled Holmes of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | RDE M.Garrett | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| --- | NB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| --- | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.McMillian | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-20-PIT16 (2Q: 02:00) Bryce Petty pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Nic Harris.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Ford | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB D.Hightower | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Johnston | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.Haden | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| --- | NB E.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-19-PIT17 (2Q: 01:35) The Hammer Sims ran a draw inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Kwiatkoski, assisted by OLB Scottie Barker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | --- | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB S.Barker | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS E.Harmon | Out of Box | --- |
|
3-9-PIT27 (2Q: 01:06) Play-Action. Bryce Petty pass completed to WR Jacoby Ford for 8 yards. Tackled by S Deone Bucannon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Garrett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.Hodges | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB B.Boykin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Gomez | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Carolina called a time out. |
| 4-1-PIT35 (2Q: 00:54) Drew Kaser punted 58 yards. The ball was downed at the CAR07. |
1-10-CAR07 (2Q: 00:46) Christian McCaffrey ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Matt Shaughnessy, assisted by ILB Jonas Mouton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walford |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Higgins |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB C.McCaffrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Thomas |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-CAR09 (2Q: 00:12) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Matt Jones for 9 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Thomas |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Hawley |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Turner |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Smith |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Paul Ernster kicked off 48 yards from the PIT35. Matt Jones returned the ball 17 yards to the CAR34. Tackled by John Terry. |
1-10-CAR34 (3Q: 14:36) Derrick Henry ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Housler |
| --- | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | SLB R.Duffy | In Box | --- | | RB D.Henry | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | WILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-CAR35 (3Q: 13:59) Derrick Henry ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Kawann Short.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Housler |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | SLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-CAR36 (3Q: 13:21) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Rodney Duffy. Cobb gained 5 yards after the catch. PENALTY: C Eric Ghiaciuc of Carolina was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Rice | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Deep Zone | --- | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| --- | SS C.Prosinski | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-18-CAR26 (3Q: 13:10) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 23 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam. Cobb gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR49 (3Q: 12:42) Ray Rice ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Kawann Short. Key block delivered by Trai Turner.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Housler |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | SLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry |
| +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Rice | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | --- | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT45 (3Q: 12:08) Derrick Henry ran a trap outside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara, assisted by DE Matt Shaughnessy.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Housler |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | SLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Rice |
| +++ | WILB J.Forrest | Spy | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | --- | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT45 (3Q: 11:31) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Matt Jones for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Rodney Duffy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Housler | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT37 (3Q: 11:04) Geno Smith kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson. Key block delivered by Andre Smith.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | --- | | TE R.Housler |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | SLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry |
| +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | WILB J.Forrest | In Box | --- | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT26 (3Q: 10:29) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 14 yards. Tackled by CB B. W. Webb. Cobb gained 13 yards after the catch. PENALTY: OLB Rodney Duffy of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Jones | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Bennett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Higgins | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Douglas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | DB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-PIT12 (3Q: 10:20) PENALTY: WR Randall Cobb of Carolina was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT17 (3Q: 10:13) Derrick Henry ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Justin O'Neal, assisted by DE Matt Shaughnessy. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CAR Taylor Lewan to the PIT17.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Jones |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Bennett |
| +++ | SLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Rice |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| --- | RCB M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-15-PIT17 (3Q: 09:42) Derrick Henry ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Chris Prosinski, assisted by OLB Rodney Duffy. ILB James-Michael Johnson knocked down Eric Ghiaciuc to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Housler |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | SLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | --- | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| --- | SS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-15-PIT17 (3Q: 09:20) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 17 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cobb gained 9 yards after the catch. PENALTY: T Taylor Lewan of Carolina was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.Henry | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | --- | | FB R.Rice | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-25-PIT27 (3Q: 09:10) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 16 yards. Tackled by S Chris Prosinski.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Rice | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-PIT11 (3Q: 08:32) Taylor Melhaff attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 13, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (3Q: 08:26) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 74 yards from the CAR35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 08:26) Play-Action. Bryce Petty pass completed to RB DeAndré Washington for 2 yards. Tackled by S Deone Bucannon, assisted by CB Brandon Boykin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Corcoran | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Miller |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Pritchett |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-PIT27 (3Q: 07:41) DeAndré Washington ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by S Morgan Trent, assisted by OLB Nick Kwiatkoski.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Spy | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | WILB G.Hodges | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Miller |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Corcoran |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-PIT21 (3Q: 07:01) Bryce Petty pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrance Williams. S Deone Bucannon defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Protect | --- | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB G.Hodges | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Miller |
| --- | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Corcoran |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-PIT21 (3Q: 06:53) Drew Kaser punted 44 yards. Rashard Higgins returned the kick 9 yards to the CAR44. PENALTY: OLB Gerald Hodges of Carolina was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-CAR27 (3Q: 06:45) Geno Smith pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Randall Cobb. DE Kawann Short blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CAR27 (3Q: 06:37) Geno Smith pass completed to RB Ray Rice for 16 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rice gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Housler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | --- | | FB R.Rice | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR43 (3Q: 06:04) Earl Bennett ran a reverse around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Rodney Duffy. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Housler |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | SLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry |
| +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-CAR43 (3Q: 05:33) Derrick Henry ran a draw inside the left guard for 12 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Chris Prosinski. Key block delivered by Trai Turner.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Housler |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | SLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Graham |
| +++ | WILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | --- | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT45 (3Q: 04:49) Derrick Henry ran a trap outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara. DE Matt Shaughnessy knocked down Eric Ghiaciuc to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Housler |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | SLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| --- | RCB M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| --- | SS C.Prosinski | Spy | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-PIT47 (3Q: 04:07) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Housler | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | --- | WILB J.Forrest | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT39 (3Q: 03:46) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Earl Bennett for 7 yards. Tackled by S Chris Prosinski.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.Henry | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT32 (3Q: 03:20) Geno Smith scrambled for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Josh Forrest.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Johnson | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB R.Rice | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Forrest | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT32 (3Q: 02:44) Derrick Henry ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Chris Prosinski, assisted by ILB James-Michael Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Housler |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | SLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Rice |
| +++ | WILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-PIT30 (3Q: 02:10) Play-Action. Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Derrick Henry. DE Kawann Short simply tossed Xavier Fulton aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| --- | RCB M.Elam | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-PIT30 (3Q: 02:06) Taylor Melhaff attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 16, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (3Q: 02:01) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 74 yards from the CAR35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 02:01) Bryce Petty pass completed to WR Jacoby Ford for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Brandon Boykin, assisted by OLB Nick Kwiatkoski.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Ford | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT C.Corcoran | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Short Zone | --- | | RG J.Miller |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Pritchett |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT30 (3Q: 01:20) Bryce Petty pass completed to RB DeAndré Washington for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Gomez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Washington gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Hodges | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Miller |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT C.Corcoran |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT36 (3Q: 00:45) Bryce Petty pass completed to WR Jacoby Ford for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Eric Harmon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Spy on QB | --- | | SLOT C.Corcoran | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Miller |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Pritchett |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR44 (3Q: 00:02) DeAndré Washington ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Kwiatkoski. Key block delivered by John Miller.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | WILB G.Hodges | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | --- | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Miller |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Corcoran |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-CAR34 (4Q: 15:00) Bryce Petty pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Vance McDonald. CB Brandon Boykin defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Corcoran | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Miller |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Pritchett |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CAR34 (4Q: 14:54) DeAndré Washington ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Nic Harris, assisted by CB Tyrone Gomez. PENALTY: C Khaled Holmes of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Corcoran |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| --- | NB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Miller |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Pritchett |
| --- | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-20-CAR44 (4Q: 14:46) Bryce Petty pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Vance McDonald. OLB Nic Harris defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE V.McDonald | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Corcoran | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Miller |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Pritchett |
| --- | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-20-CAR44 (4Q: 14:39) Bryce Petty sacked by DT Manny Lawson for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by John Miller.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Corcoran | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Miller |
| --- | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Pritchett |
| --- | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-26-CAR50 (4Q: 13:52) Drew Kaser punted 40 yards. Rashard Higgins returned the kick 3 yards to the CAR13. Tackled by Devin Hester. |
| 1-10-CAR13 (4Q: 13:41) PENALTY: TE Rob Housler of Carolina was called for a False Start. |
1-15-CAR08 (4Q: 13:34) Derrick Henry ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Rodney Duffy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | --- | | TE R.Housler |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | SLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | --- | | SLOT E.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | --- | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-CAR11 (4Q: 13:01) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ray Rice. DE Kawann Short hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB R.Rice | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| --- | WLB J.O'Neal | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-CAR11 (4Q: 12:56) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 2 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | --- | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-CAR13 (4Q: 12:26) Brad Nortman punted and it was blocked by Josh Nobles. CAR Brad Nortman recovered the ball at the CAR02. |
1-2-CAR02 (4Q: 12:16) DeAndré Washington ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Jack Johnston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | RDE L.Guion | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams |
| +++ | SLB J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Corcoran |
| +++ | WILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB G.Hodges | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB N.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | RCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Miller |
| +++ | SS E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Pritchett |
| +++ | FS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-CAR01 (4Q: 11:39) Bryce Petty pass completed to WR Cory Corcoran for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Carolina 16, Pittsburgh 13
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Hightower | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Corcoran | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB G.Hodges | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WILB N.Harris | Short Zone | --- | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | WLB T.Gomez | Bump and Run | --- | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | LCB E.Harmon | Bump and Run | --- | | RG J.Miller |
| +++ | RCB D.Bucannon | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS M.Trent | Bump and Run | --- |
|
| (4Q: 11:39) Extra point by Paul Ernster was good. Carolina 16, Pittsburgh 14 |
| (4Q: 11:31) Paul Ernster kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CAR25 (4Q: 11:31) Derrick Henry ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam, assisted by DE Hunter Vergara.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Housler |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones |
| +++ | SLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| --- | RCB M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-16-CAR19 (4Q: 10:52) Play-Action. Geno Smith pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson. Cobb gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Housler | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-CAR30 (4Q: 10:24) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Rob Housler. DE Kawann Short simply tossed Eric Ghiaciuc aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Protect | --- | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| --- | SS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-CAR30 (4Q: 10:17) Brad Nortman punted 50 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT20. |
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 10:09) DeAndré Washington ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Manny Lawson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Ford |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | WILB G.Hodges | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| --- | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Miller |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Corcoran |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-7-PIT23 (4Q: 09:36) PENALTY: WR Cory Corcoran of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
2-12-PIT18 (4Q: 09:30) DeAndré Washington ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Gomez. Key block delivered by Oliver Humphrey.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Corcoran |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | FB V.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Miller |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Pritchett |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | --- |
|
3-3-PIT27 (4Q: 08:48) Bryce Petty pass completed to WR Cory Corcoran for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Kwiatkoski, assisted by DT Manny Lawson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Ford | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Corcoran | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Miller |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Pritchett |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT31 (4Q: 08:25) Bryce Petty pass was dropped by WR Jacoby Ford.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Ford | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Hodges | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Miller |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Corcoran |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT31 (4Q: 08:19) Play-Action. Bryce Petty pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerald Hodges.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Hodges | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Miller |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Corcoran |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT34 (4Q: 07:48) Bryce Petty pass completed to TE Vance McDonald for 10 yards. Tackled by S Morgan Trent. McDonald gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Corcoran | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Miller |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Pritchett |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT44 (4Q: 07:05) DeAndré Washington ran a trap outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Jack Johnston, assisted by OLB Nick Kwiatkoski. Key block delivered by Khaled Holmes.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Corcoran |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | --- | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Miller |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Pritchett |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-CAR50 (4Q: 06:27) Bryce Petty pass completed to WR Terrance Williams for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Eric Harmon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Ford | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Corcoran | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Miller |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Pritchett |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR45 (4Q: 05:44) DeAndré Washington ran around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by S Deone Bucannon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| --- | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Corcoran |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Miller |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Pritchett |
| --- | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-16-PIT49 (4Q: 05:17) Play-Action. Bryce Petty pass completed to TE Vance McDonald for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Gerald Hodges. McDonald gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Ford | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | --- | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Hodges | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Miller |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Corcoran |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR30 (4Q: 04:34) DeAndré Washington ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Kwiatkoski.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Corcoran |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Miller |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Pritchett |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-CAR31 (4Q: 03:51) DeAndré Washington ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Dont'a Hightower, assisted by OLB Nic Harris.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford |
| +++ | NT M.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | RDE J.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams |
| +++ | SLB D.Hightower | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | WLB N.Harris | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Miller |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Corcoran |
| --- | FS M.Trent | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-CAR29 (4Q: 03:17) Bryce Petty scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Boykin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Petty |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Ford | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT M.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Hightower | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Kwiatkoski | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Corcoran | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB N.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Gomez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Humphrey |
| +++ | RCB E.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | C K.Holmes |
| +++ | NB B.Boykin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Miller |
| +++ | SS D.Bucannon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Pritchett |
| +++ | FS M.Trent | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-CAR22 (4Q: 02:53) Paul Ernster attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 17, Carolina 16 |
| (4Q: 02:46) Paul Ernster kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CAR25 (4Q: 02:46) Geno Smith pass completed to TE Jimmy Graham for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson, assisted by CB B. W. Webb.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Rice | Protect | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-CAR33 (4Q: 02:28) Geno Smith pass completed to TE Rob Housler for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Housler gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | --- | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR40 (4Q: 02:06) Play-Action. Geno Smith scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB B. W. Webb.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-4-CAR46 (4Q: 01:59) Geno Smith pass completed to RB Derrick Henry for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Rodney Duffy.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Protect | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-CAR49 (4Q: 01:36) Geno Smith pass completed to TE Jimmy Graham for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Josh Forrest, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt. Graham gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Graham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Duffy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Rice | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | WILB J.O'Neal | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | LCB M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | RCB C.Prosinski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT44 (4Q: 01:12) Geno Smith pass completed to TE Clive Walford for 25 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson. Walford gained 25 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Housler | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walford | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Rice | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Short Zone | --- | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Carolina called a time out. |
1-10-PIT19 (4Q: 01:01) Geno Smith pass completed to RB Derrick Henry for 12 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam. Henry gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| Carolina called a time out. |
| 1-7-PIT07 (4Q: 00:52) PENALTY: TE Rob Housler of Carolina was called for a False Start. |
1-12-PIT12 (4Q: 00:52) Play-Action. Geno Smith pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for -4 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-16-PIT16 (4Q: 00:42) Geno Smith pass was dropped by TE Jimmy Graham.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Protect | --- | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Graham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Rice | Protect | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-PIT16 (4Q: 00:35) Geno Smith pass completed to TE Rob Housler for 4 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Cobb | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Housler | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Jones | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Henry | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Bennett | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT A.Smith |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Fulton |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Turner |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Ghiaciuc |
| +++ | SS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Lewan |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Carolina called a time out. |
| 4-12-PIT12 (4Q: 00:04) Taylor Melhaff attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 19, Pittsburgh 17 |
| Final Score: Carolina Panthers 19, Pittsburgh Steelers 17 |