| Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 66 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Julian Salyer kicked off 55 yards from the HOU35. Jacoby Ford returned the ball 15 yards to the PIT25. Tackled by Stephen Sanders. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 14:28) Charles Sims ran a trap outside the left tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. Key block delivered by Troy Niklas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | --- | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT44 (1Q: 13:46) Cam Newton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT44 (1Q: 13:39) The Hammer Sims ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Jordan Hill.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-PIT43 (1Q: 13:05) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Devin Hester.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Leagra | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | --- | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB B.Loyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-PIT43 (1Q: 13:00) Drew Kaser punted 39 yards. Nelson Agholor called for a fair catch at the HOU18. |
1-10-HOU18 (1Q: 12:50) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 14 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU32 (1Q: 12:12) Stephen Sanders ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Josh Forrest.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Spy | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-HOU35 (1Q: 11:30) Tavaris Jackson pass was intended for RB Nelson Agholor and was intercepted by S Jaquiski Tartt at the PIT32. The interception was returned 7 yards. Tackled by Nelson Agholor.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Ellison | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT39 (1Q: 11:21) The Hammer Sims ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. DE Phil Taylor crushed Troy Niklas to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | --- | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-PIT39 (1Q: 10:40) The Hammer Sims ran a draw inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by DT Austin Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-14-PIT35 (1Q: 10:13) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Shaquille Brooks.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT J.Leagra | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB B.Loyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-14-PIT35 (1Q: 10:07) Drew Kaser punted 48 yards. Nelson Agholor called for a fair catch at the HOU17. |
1-10-HOU17 (1Q: 09:57) Stephen Sanders ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon. PENALTY: S Jaquiski Tartt of Pittsburgh was called for Too Many Men on the Field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | --- | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- |
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1-5-HOU22 (1Q: 09:50) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Josh Forrest, assisted by CB Josh Nobles.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Protect | --- | SILB J.Forrest | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-HOU25 (1Q: 09:27) Stephen Sanders ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Dawan Landry, assisted by OLB Sean Weatherspoon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | --- | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-HOU26 (1Q: 09:01) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Spy on QB | --- | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB S.Weatherspoon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU34 (1Q: 08:34) Bishop Sankey ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by ILB James-Michael Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Thomas |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| --- | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | --- | | LG C.Whitehair |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-HOU36 (1Q: 07:50) Stephen Sanders ran a draw inside the left guard for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon. Key block delivered by Ryan Pontbraind.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT42 (1Q: 07:08) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Nelson Agholor for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Javon Hargrave.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB R.Ellison | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-PIT41 (1Q: 06:23) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Nelson Agholor for 41 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Agholor gained 29 yards after the catch. Houston 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Thomas | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Ellison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | --- | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 06:23) Extra point by Julian Salyer was good. Houston 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 06:04) Julian Salyer kicked off 71 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 06:04) The Hammer Sims ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by DE Phil Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-16-PIT19 (1Q: 05:43) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon. Fuller gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB B.Loyd | Double TE | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT35 (1Q: 05:12) James Conner ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Bobby Carpenter.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB B.Loyd | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| --- | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-PIT32 (1Q: 04:42) James Conner ran around right end for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, assisted by DE Phil Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB B.Loyd | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-PIT34 (1Q: 04:11) Cam Newton sacked by DT Everson Griffen for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Parker Ehinger.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT J.Leagra | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Loyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-17-PIT28 (1Q: 03:38) Drew Kaser punted 51 yards. Nelson Agholor returned the kick 12 yards to the HOU33. Tackled by Rodney Duffy. |
1-10-HOU33 (1Q: 03:30) Bishop Sankey ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Kawann Short, assisted by DE Noah Spence.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| --- | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Ellison |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU34 (1Q: 03:04) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Nelson Agholor. DE Kawann Short drove right through Courtney Bronson to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Forrest | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB R.Ellison | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-HOU34 (1Q: 03:00) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Michael Egnew. CB Josh Nobles defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| --- | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-HOU34 (1Q: 02:52) Dustin Colquitt punted 66 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 02:46) Charles Sims ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-PIT24 (1Q: 02:18) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Jason McCourty.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-PIT28 (1Q: 01:49) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for -1 yards. Tackled by S Tyrell Johnson. Hester gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Leagra | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Loyd | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Spy on QB | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-PIT27 (1Q: 01:07) Drew Kaser punted 58 yards. Nelson Agholor returned the kick 3 yards to the HOU18. Tackled by John Terry. |
1-10-HOU18 (1Q: 00:57) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Michael Egnew. ILB James-Michael Johnson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Ellison | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU18 (1Q: 00:50) Bishop Sankey ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson, assisted by DT Andrew Billings.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Thomas |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-HOU16 (1Q: 00:05) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominique Edison. CB Josh Nobles knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: S Marcus Peters of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Ellison | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-HOU28 (2Q: 15:00) Bishop Sankey ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson, assisted by OLB Justin O'Neal.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Thomas |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-HOU32 (2Q: 14:24) Tavaris Jackson scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Duffy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU39 (2Q: 13:45) Tavaris Jackson pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Adam Thielen. DE Noah Spence blocked the pass. PENALTY: CB Corn Elder of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU44 (2Q: 13:38) Bishop Sankey ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara, assisted by S Matt Elam.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| --- | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Ellison |
| --- | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-HOU40 (2Q: 12:58) Stephen Sanders ran inside the left guard for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Josh Forrest, assisted by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB S.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-PIT49 (2Q: 12:28) Tavaris Jackson scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT46 (2Q: 11:50) Stephen Sanders ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-PIT50 (2Q: 11:27) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Michael Egnew. S Marcus Peters defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Ellison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-PIT50 (2Q: 11:19) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bishop Sankey. S Matt Elam defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-PIT50 (2Q: 11:13) Dustin Colquitt punted 45 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT05. |
1-10-PIT05 (2Q: 11:03) Charles Sims ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Washington |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-PIT03 (2Q: 10:33) Charles Sims ran a draw inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Phil Taylor, assisted by ILB Bobby Carpenter. PENALTY: WR Will Fuller of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| --- | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| --- | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-PIT02 (2Q: 10:27) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 48 yards. Tackled by OLB Keenan Robinson. Key block delivered by Parker Ehinger.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Washington |
| +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | In Box | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT50 (2Q: 09:47) Charles Sims ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU49 (2Q: 09:14) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Vance McDonald for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Robinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB B.Loyd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU35 (2Q: 08:36) Charles Sims ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU32 (2Q: 08:11) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Austin Johnson. Key block delivered by John Terry.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Washington |
| +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU21 (2Q: 07:46) James Conner ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Phil Taylor, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | FB V.McDonald |
| +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB B.Loyd | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB T.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU22 (2Q: 07:18) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Bobby Carpenter. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | --- | 1tcDT J.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU14 (2Q: 06:54) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Brooks gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston 7, Pittsburgh 6
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Leagra | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Loyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Double SLOT | --- | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 06:54) Extra point by Paul Ernster was good. Pittsburgh 7, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 06:46) Paul Ernster kicked off 60 yards from the PIT35. Adam Thielen returned the ball 33 yards to the HOU38. Tackled by Jacoby Ford. |
1-10-HOU38 (2Q: 06:12) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Donte Moncrief for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Moncrief | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB C.Matthews | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | DB C.Elder | Deep Zone | --- | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU44 (2Q: 05:37) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Bishop Sankey for 35 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Sankey gained 31 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT21 (2Q: 05:09) Tavaris Jackson sacked by DT Javon Hargrave for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Tre' Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Protect | --- | SILB J.Forrest | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-16-PIT27 (2Q: 04:30) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Nelson Agholor. S Marcus Peters simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-16-PIT27 (2Q: 04:21) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bishop Sankey. DE Kawann Short hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-PIT27 (2Q: 04:16) Julian Salyer attempted a 44 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
1-10-PIT34 (2Q: 04:08) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB The Hammer Sims. OLB D'Qwell Jackson defended the pass. PENALTY: OLB D'Qwell Jackson of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT39 (2Q: 04:01) James Conner ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. Key block delivered by Parker Ehinger.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Ellis | In Box | --- | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | In Box | --- | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | MLB K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB B.Loyd | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-PIT49 (2Q: 03:18) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB The Hammer Sims. OLB Keenan Robinson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE K.Robinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | MLB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT49 (2Q: 03:09) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaquille Brooks. CB Tharold Simon knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT J.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT49 (2Q: 03:01) Cam Newton sacked by OLB Benjamin Loyd for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Oliver Humphrey.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB B.Loyd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-PIT47 (2Q: 02:32) Drew Kaser punted 40 yards. Nelson Agholor called for a fair catch at the HOU13. |
1-10-HOU13 (2Q: 02:23) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Nelson Agholor. DE Noah Spence hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU13 (2Q: 02:16) Stephen Sanders ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Noah Spence.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB R.Duffy | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-7-HOU16 (2Q: 02:00) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE Julius Thomas for 11 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU27 (2Q: 01:16) Stephen Sanders ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by DE Hunter Vergara.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Moncrief |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| --- | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU27 (2Q: 00:53) Stephen Sanders ran around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
3-15-HOU22 (2Q: 00:42) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Michael Egnew. DT Andrew Billings hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| --- | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-HOU22 (2Q: 00:33) Dustin Colquitt punted 46 yards. Devin Hester called for a fair catch at the PIT32. |
1-10-PIT32 (2Q: 00:26) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT32 (2Q: 00:21) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Duron Harmon. Brooks gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-PIT41 (2Q: 00:13) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DT Everson Griffen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Leagra | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Loyd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-PIT41 (2Q: 00:05) Drew Kaser punted 50 yards. Nelson Agholor returned the kick 9 yards to the HOU18. Tackled by Devin Hester. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Paul Ernster kicked off 61 yards from the PIT35. Adam Thielen returned the ball 26 yards to the HOU30. Tackled by Jacoby Ford. |
1-10-HOU30 (3Q: 14:22) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominique Edison. DE Kawann Short drove right through Courtney Bronson to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB R.Ellison | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU30 (3Q: 14:14) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews. Thielen gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Moncrief | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Duffy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU38 (3Q: 13:54) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Nelson Agholor for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT D.Moncrief | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB S.Weatherspoon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Spy on QB | --- | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU46 (3Q: 13:10) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Michael Egnew. CB Josh Nobles defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Protect | --- | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Meerdink | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| --- | WLB R.Duffy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU46 (3Q: 13:04) Bishop Sankey ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Justin O'Neal, assisted by DE Noah Spence. Key block delivered by Tre' Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Thomas |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-PIT46 (3Q: 12:19) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 29 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Thielen gained 27 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Johnson | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT17 (3Q: 11:43) Tavaris Jackson scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Forrest | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-9-PIT16 (3Q: 10:58) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Dominique Edison for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Noah Spence. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Edison gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Duffy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT11 (3Q: 10:33) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Michael Egnew. DE Matt Shaughnessy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-PIT11 (3Q: 10:25) Julian Salyer attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 10, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (3Q: 10:18) Julian Salyer kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 10:18) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaquille Brooks. OLB D'Qwell Jackson defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Robinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Double SLOT | +++ |
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2-10-PIT25 (3Q: 10:14) Charles Sims ran a trap outside the left tackle for -4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Keenan Robinson. S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix knocked down A.Q. Shipley to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Loyd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| --- | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-14-PIT21 (3Q: 09:37) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon, assisted by S Ladarius Webb. Conner gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE K.Robinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Leagra | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Loyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-PIT33 (3Q: 09:04) Drew Kaser punted 55 yards. Nelson Agholor returned the kick 1 yard to the HOU13. PENALTY: DT Justin Ellis of Houston was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-HOU06 (3Q: 08:53) Bishop Sankey ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Justin O'Neal.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor |
| +++ | LCB C.Matthews | Out of Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | DB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| --- | FS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-HOU02 (3Q: 08:10) Stephen Sanders ran around right end for 16 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Jammal Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | --- | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU18 (3Q: 07:35) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominique Edison. CB Josh Nobles defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU18 (3Q: 07:25) Stephen Sanders ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon, assisted by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-HOU21 (3Q: 06:43) Tavaris Jackson scrambled for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| --- | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-HOU21 (3Q: 06:11) Dustin Colquitt punted 61 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 6 yards to the PIT24. Tackled by LeGarrette Blount. |
1-10-PIT24 (3Q: 06:00) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Ladarius Webb. Fuller gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB L.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT39 (3Q: 05:31) DeAndré Washington ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Alan Branch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| --- | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT42 (3Q: 05:00) Cam Newton pass completed to RB DeAndré Washington for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus Gilchrist. Washington gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: CB Jason McCourty of Houston was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE K.Robinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Double SLOT | +++ |
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1-10-HOU36 (3Q: 04:51) Charles Sims ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Bobby Carpenter. Key block delivered by Parker Ehinger.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-HOU30 (3Q: 04:13) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB D.Jackson | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-HOU29 (3Q: 03:45) Cam Newton sacked by DT Everson Griffen and DE Phil Taylor for a loss of 7 yards. Griffen ran right past Dakota Dozier and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Leagra | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Loyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| --- | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU36 (3Q: 03:17) Drew Kaser punted 36 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 03:11) Stephen Sanders ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Josh Forrest, assisted by S Dawan Landry. Key block delivered by Tre' Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | --- | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-HOU29 (3Q: 02:29) Stephen Sanders ran around right end for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Josh Forrest. Key block delivered by Tre' Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | --- | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Moncrief |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | --- | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU47 (3Q: 01:53) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to FB Rhett Ellison for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Thomas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | --- | | FB R.Ellison | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-HOU46 (3Q: 01:10) Bishop Sankey ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Andrew Billings, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Ellison |
| +++ | WILB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-HOU46 (3Q: 00:37) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE Julius Thomas for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles, assisted by ILB James-Michael Johnson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Ellison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Double TE | +++ |
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| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-PIT39 (4Q: 15:00) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Donte Moncrief for 4 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters, assisted by DE Matt Shaughnessy.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Moncrief | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB C.Matthews | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | --- | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | DB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-PIT35 (4Q: 14:23) Tavaris Jackson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adam Thielen. OLB Clay Matthews defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-6-PIT35 (4Q: 14:16) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Nelson Agholor for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles, assisted by OLB Rodney Duffy. Agholor gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Duffy | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | --- | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT22 (4Q: 13:35) Tavaris Jackson pass was dropped by TE Michael Egnew. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT22 (4Q: 13:28) Bishop Sankey ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Thomas |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| --- | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-PIT19 (4Q: 12:57) Play-Action. Tavaris Jackson pass was dropped by WR Adam Thielen.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-PIT19 (4Q: 12:49) Julian Salyer attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston's Harvey Schwartz was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor elbow injury. He should be able to remain in the game. Houston 13, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (4Q: 12:43) Julian Salyer kicked off 58 yards from the HOU35. Jacoby Ford returned the ball 24 yards to the PIT31. Tackled by Julius Thomas. PENALTY: RB James Conner of Pittsburgh was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-PIT18 (4Q: 12:10) Cam Newton pass completed to RB The Hammer Sims for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus Gilchrist.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT18 (4Q: 11:46) The Hammer Sims ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB D'Qwell Jackson, assisted by DT Justin Ellis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | 1tcDT J.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-PIT20 (4Q: 11:19) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 40 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB V.McDonald | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB B.Loyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU40 (4Q: 10:33) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. DE Phil Taylor hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU40 (4Q: 10:25) DeAndré Washington ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Phil Taylor, assisted by ILB Bobby Carpenter.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-HOU34 (4Q: 10:00) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Zack Sanchez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: WR Shaquille Brooks of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Motion.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT J.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Loyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-HOU39 (4Q: 09:49) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DT Everson Griffen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Loyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-HOU39 (4Q: 09:41) Drew Kaser punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 09:36) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to RB Nelson Agholor for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by ILB James-Michael Johnson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Thomas | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | --- | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-HOU26 (4Q: 09:10) Dominique Edison ran a reverse around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Kawann Short, assisted by S Dawan Landry. Key block delivered by Cody Whitehair. PENALTY: CB Josh Nobles of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Edison | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey |
| +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Spy | +++ | | FB R.Ellison |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 09:01) Stephen Sanders ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon, assisted by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-HOU35 (4Q: 08:23) Bishop Sankey ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Key block delivered by Tre' Jackson. Jackson ran over Javon Hargrave to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Spy | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Ellison |
| +++ | WLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | --- | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 07:48) Bishop Sankey ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson. S Marcus Peters knocked down Jammal Brown to break up the play. PENALTY: T Courtney Bronson of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Thomas |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| --- | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-HOU33 (4Q: 07:37) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson. Egnew gained 1 yard after the catch. Houston's Stephen Sanders was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Thomas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Meerdink | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-18-HOU35 (4Q: 06:50) Stephen Sanders ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon, assisted by DT Javon Hargrave.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-17-HOU36 (4Q: 06:05) Tavaris Jackson pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Moncrief | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Taylor | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB C.Matthews | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | DB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-HOU40 (4Q: 05:21) Dustin Colquitt punted 51 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 3 yards to the PIT12. Tackled by Harvey Schwartz. |
1-10-PIT12 (4Q: 05:12) Charles Sims ran a trap outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | 1tcDT J.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Hill | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB D.Jackson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB J.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-PIT08 (4Q: 04:51) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Terrance Williams for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Marcus Gilchrist.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-11-PIT11 (4Q: 04:12) PENALTY: TE Troy Niklas of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
3-16-PIT06 (4Q: 04:06) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Benjamin Loyd, assisted by CB Zack Sanchez.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE K.Robinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Leagra | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Loyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-PIT11 (4Q: 03:24) Drew Kaser punted 46 yards. Nelson Agholor called for a fair catch at the HOU43. |
| 1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 03:17) PENALTY: T Courtney Bronson of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU38 (4Q: 03:11) Stephen Sanders ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Cody Whitehair.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Spy | +++ | | RB S.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Edison |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU45 (4Q: 02:27) Bishop Sankey ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Ellison |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| --- | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
3-7-HOU46 (4Q: 02:16) Bishop Sankey ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Jackson |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | --- | | TE J.Thomas |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Agholor |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Ellison |
| +++ | WILB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Bronson |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Whitehair |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Pontbraind |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Jackson |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Brown |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 4-2-PIT49 (4Q: 02:04) Dustin Colquitt punted 49 yards. Touchback. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 01:55) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. ILB Bobby Carpenter knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT J.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS T.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT20 (4Q: 01:46) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Jason McCourty.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT34 (4Q: 01:23) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Terrance Williams for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Phil Taylor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: OLB Keenan Robinson of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Robinson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-PIT39 (4Q: 01:23) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. DE Phil Taylor hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Robinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT39 (4Q: 01:19) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaquille Brooks. OLB D'Qwell Jackson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT J.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB D.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-PIT39 (4Q: 01:13) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. DE Phil Taylor drove right through Oliver Humphrey to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Leagra | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Loyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-5-PIT39 (4Q: 01:09) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 15 yards. Tackled by S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Conner gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Loyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
1-10-HOU46 (4Q: 00:58) Cam Newton pass was dropped by RB DeAndré Washington.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Leagra | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Robinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB J.Jenkins | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | NB M.Gilchrist | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU46 (4Q: 00:52) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Austin Johnson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Griffen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Leagra | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Robinson | Double TE | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB J.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | NB M.Gilchrist | Short Zone | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-6-HOU42 (4Q: 00:31) Play-Action. Cam Newton spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
| 4-6-HOU42 (4Q: 00:28) PENALTY: DT Austin Johnson of Houston was called for Encroachment. |
4-1-HOU37 (4Q: 00:28) Cam Newton pass completed to RB DeAndré Washington for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Bobby Carpenter. Washington gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Jackson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | MLB B.Loyd | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | WLB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Bump and Run | --- | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB H.Clinton-Dix | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU30 (4Q: 00:05) Cam Newton scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and assisted by OLB D'Qwell Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Branch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Johnson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | FB V.McDonald | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB D.Jackson | Double FB | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Gilchrist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS H.Clinton-Dix | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Final Score: Houston Texans 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 7 |