| Played in Indianapolis, MD, weather: 71 degrees, fair, 3 mph wind. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Nate Freese kicked off 74 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 15:00) Charles Sims ran a trap outside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Larry Ogunjobi, assisted by S Kendrick Lewis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-PIT21 (1Q: 14:29) Cam Newton sacked by OLB Barkevious Mingo for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by A.Q. Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | --- | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB B.Mingo | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB C.Borland | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB M.Vinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | RCB E.Apple | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-17-PIT18 (1Q: 13:42) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Shaquille Brooks. DE Glenn Dorsey blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB E.Apple | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Hooker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-17-PIT18 (1Q: 13:38) Drew Kaser punted 51 yards. Tyreek Hill returned the kick 16 yards to the IND47. Tackled by DeAndré Washington. |
1-10-IND47 (1Q: 13:29) JaMarcus Russell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Daniel Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Green | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-IND47 (1Q: 13:22) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to TE Peyton Hillis for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-PIT47 (1Q: 12:58) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to WR Tyreek Hill for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Indianapolis's Alejandro Akers was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Protect | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT24 (1Q: 12:24) Daniel Thomas ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by S Dawan Landry. Key block delivered by Spencer Long.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | --- | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-PIT18 (1Q: 11:46) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to TE Peyton Hillis for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara, assisted by ILB James-Michael Johnson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Banks | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Bump and Run | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | --- | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT14 (1Q: 11:22) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to WR Tyreek Hill for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Spy on QB | --- | | RB D.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | --- | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | --- | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-PIT06 (1Q: 10:52) Daniel Thomas ran around right end for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Joe Staley. Indianapolis 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Spy | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 10:52) Extra point by Nate Freese was good. Indianapolis 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 10:44) Nate Freese kicked off 74 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 10:44) Charles Sims ran a trap outside the right tackle for -4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Glenn Dorsey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| --- | SS K.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-PIT21 (1Q: 10:01) James Conner ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Chris Borland.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | --- | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-PIT26 (1Q: 09:22) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 60 yards. Tackled by S Matt Johnson. Fuller gained 25 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | FB V.McDonald | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB M.Vinson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND14 (1Q: 08:42) Charles Sims ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Barkevious Mingo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-IND11 (1Q: 08:16) Play-Action. Cam Newton scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Kendrick Lewis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT T.McClain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-IND08 (1Q: 07:51) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Glenn Dorsey, assisted by ILB Chris Borland.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB E.Apple | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Hooker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-1-IND01 (1Q: 07:06) The Hammer Sims ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Jason Pierre-Paul, assisted by S Kendrick Lewis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | --- | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | SLB C.Borland | In Box | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | MLB M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | WLB B.Wreh-Wils | In Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | LCB E.Apple | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | In Box | +++ |
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2-1-IND01 (1Q: 06:29) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Indianapolis 7, Pittsburgh 6
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Mingo | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | MLB M.Vinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | WLB B.Wreh-Wils | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | LCB E.Apple | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | RCB K.Lewis | Bump and Run | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | SS M.Johnson | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| (1Q: 06:29) Extra point by Paul Ernster was good. Indianapolis 7, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (1Q: 06:20) Paul Ernster kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-IND25 (1Q: 06:20) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to WR Titus Young for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Josh Forrest. Young gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT T.Young | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Spy on QB | --- | | FB C.Hyde | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | --- | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND45 (1Q: 05:51) JaMarcus Russell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alejandro Akers. DE Noah Spence hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Banks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-IND45 (1Q: 05:47) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to RB Daniel Thomas for 28 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles. Thomas gained 25 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT27 (1Q: 05:04) Daniel Thomas ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Javon Hargrave, assisted by ILB Josh Forrest. Key block delivered by Duane Walsh.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT22 (1Q: 04:29) Daniel Thomas ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Josh Forrest, assisted by DE Noah Spence. The ball was fumbled and recovered by IND Alejandro Akers to the PIT16.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT16 (1Q: 04:01) JaMarcus Russell scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Forrest | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT11 (1Q: 03:15) Daniel Thomas ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Duane Walsh. PENALTY: DE Kawann Short of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. Indianapolis 13, Pittsburgh 7
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | --- | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Spy | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 03:15) Extra point by Nate Freese was good. Indianapolis 14, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (1Q: 03:09) Nate Freese kicked off 73 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 03:09) Charles Sims ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Allen Bailey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-PIT23 (1Q: 02:29) The Hammer Sims ran around the left tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by S Kendrick Lewis, assisted by DE Glenn Dorsey. Key block delivered by Oliver Humphrey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT42 (1Q: 01:55) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DE Glenn Dorsey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT T.McClain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT42 (1Q: 01:49) Charles Sims ran a draw inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by S Matt Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| --- | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-13-PIT39 (1Q: 01:05) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 23 yards. Tackled by S Malik Hooker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB E.Apple | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Hooker | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-IND38 (1Q: 00:26) James Conner ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Allen Bailey, assisted by ILB Chris Borland.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-9-IND37 (2Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Monty Vinson, assisted by ILB Chris Borland.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB M.Vinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-IND31 (2Q: 14:25) Cam Newton pass was intended for WR Terrance Williams and was intercepted by OLB Barkevious Mingo at the IND22. Tackled by Terrance Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB O.Bolden | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB E.Apple | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Hooker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND22 (2Q: 14:15) JaMarcus Russell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alejandro Akers. S Marcus Peters defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Protect | --- | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Banks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-IND22 (2Q: 14:05) JaMarcus Russell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Peyton Hillis. S Jaquiski Tartt hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Young | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Double TE | +++ | | SLOT G.Little | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB C.Matthews | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | DB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-IND22 (2Q: 13:58) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to WR Tyreek Hill for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-IND22 (2Q: 13:31) Reggie Hodges punted 34 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 5 yards to the PIT49. Tackled by Glenn Dorsey. |
1-10-PIT49 (2Q: 13:22) DeAndré Washington ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Terrell McClain.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-IND50 (2Q: 12:43) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Chris Borland, assisted by DT Sammie Lee Hill.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Washington |
| +++ | MLB C.Borland | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-IND50 (2Q: 12:22) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. S Alphonso Smith defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB E.Apple | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| --- | SS A.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Hooker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-IND50 (2Q: 12:13) Drew Kaser punted 47 yards. The ball was downed at the IND03. |
1-10-IND03 (2Q: 12:05) Daniel Thomas ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Key block delivered by Duane Walsh.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | --- | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Little |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-IND13 (2Q: 11:35) Daniel Thomas ran a trap outside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Noah Spence. Key block delivered by Duane Walsh.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | --- | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | --- | | SLOT G.Little |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-IND21 (2Q: 11:01) Daniel Thomas ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Rob Sims.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Spy | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | --- | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-IND23 (2Q: 10:33) Carlos Hyde ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Green |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-IND26 (2Q: 09:54) Daniel Thomas ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| --- | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Forrest | Spy | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-IND23 (2Q: 09:16) JaMarcus Russell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kenneth Banks. OLB Clay Matthews knocked the ball out of his grasp. PENALTY: OLB Clay Matthews of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Young | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND28 (2Q: 09:12) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to WR Titus Young for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews. Young gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT T.Young | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB C.Hyde | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-IND32 (2Q: 08:35) JaMarcus Russell sacked by OLB Clay Matthews for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Spencer Long. PENALTY: C Duane Walsh of Indianapolis was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-IND26 (2Q: 08:24) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to RB Daniel Thomas for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-IND32 (2Q: 07:57) Reggie Hodges punted 32 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT36. |
1-10-PIT36 (2Q: 07:46) James Conner ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Larry Ogunjobi.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Washington |
| --- | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-PIT32 (2Q: 07:07) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. OLB Barkevious Mingo knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT T.McClain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB P.Lee | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-PIT32 (2Q: 07:02) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 12 yards. Tackled by S Alphonso Smith. Conner gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB E.Apple | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Hooker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-PIT44 (2Q: 06:29) Drew Kaser punted 46 yards. Tyreek Hill returned the kick 10 yards to the IND20. Tackled by John Terry. |
1-10-IND20 (2Q: 06:18) Carlos Hyde ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Green |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Young |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | WILB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-IND19 (2Q: 05:51) JaMarcus Russell sacked by DT Javon Hargrave and DE Matt Shaughnessy for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Eric Winston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-IND14 (2Q: 05:16) JaMarcus Russell pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Kenneth Banks. OLB Justin O'Neal blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Young | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-IND14 (2Q: 05:10) Reggie Hodges punted 46 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT40. |
1-10-PIT40 (2Q: 05:00) Cam Newton pass completed to RB The Hammer Sims for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Pat Lee. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| --- | SS K.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-2-PIT48 (2Q: 04:21) Charles Sims ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Kendrick Lewis. Key block delivered by Oliver Humphrey. PENALTY: WR Will Fuller of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Motion.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| --- | RDE M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-7-PIT43 (2Q: 04:15) PENALTY: G Parker Ehinger of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
2-12-PIT38 (2Q: 04:05) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Devin Hester. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: WR Devin Hester of Pittsburgh was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
3-12-PIT38 (2Q: 03:59) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. CB Omar Bolden simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB E.Apple | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Hooker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-PIT38 (2Q: 03:53) Drew Kaser punted 58 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the IND04. |
1-10-IND04 (2Q: 03:44) Daniel Thomas ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Josh Forrest. Key block delivered by Joe Staley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Spy | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-3-IND11 (2Q: 03:18) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to WR Tyreek Hill for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Double Z(FL) | --- | | TE L.Green | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND22 (2Q: 02:46) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to WR Tyreek Hill for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles. Hill gained 20 yards after the catch. PENALTY: S Matt Elam of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Hillis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Little | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB L.Green | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND48 (2Q: 02:32) JaMarcus Russell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alejandro Akers. DE Kawann Short hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-IND48 (2Q: 02:28) JaMarcus Russell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tyreek Hill. DE Hunter Vergara defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB C.Hyde | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Green | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-IND48 (2Q: 02:21) JaMarcus Russell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Peyton Hillis. DT Andrew Billings hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-IND48 (2Q: 02:14) Reggie Hodges punted 52 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 02:09) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Blidi Wreh-Wils. Niklas gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-PIT45 (2Q: 02:00) Cam Newton pass completed to RB The Hammer Sims for 5 yards. Tackled by S Kendrick Lewis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB C.Sims | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Double SLOT | +++ |
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2-5-IND50 (2Q: 01:37) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DE Allen Bailey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-IND50 (2Q: 01:29) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Troy Niklas. S Malik Hooker defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB E.Apple | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| --- | SS A.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Hooker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-IND50 (2Q: 01:22) Drew Kaser punted 50 yards. Touchback. |
| 1-10-IND20 (2Q: 01:15) PENALTY: QB JaMarcus Russell of Indianapolis was called for a False Start. |
1-15-IND15 (2Q: 01:15) Daniel Thomas ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-IND16 (2Q: 00:38) Carlos Hyde ran a draw inside the left guard for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Justin O'Neal. Key block delivered by Spencer Long.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Little |
| +++ | SLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson |
| +++ | LCB C.Matthews | Out of Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | DB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
3-1-IND29 (2Q: 00:29) Daniel Thomas ran around left end for -2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson, assisted by DE Matt Shaughnessy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB S.Weatherspoon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| --- | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-3-IND27 (2Q: 00:18) Reggie Hodges punted 36 yards. Devin Hester called for a fair catch at the PIT37. |
1-10-PIT37 (2Q: 00:09) Cam Newton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Troy Niklas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB O.Bolden | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT37 (2Q: 00:05) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Will Fuller.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| --- | SS K.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Paul Ernster kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-IND25 (3Q: 15:00) Daniel Thomas ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Spy | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-IND28 (3Q: 14:33) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to WR Alejandro Akers for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-IND34 (3Q: 13:59) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to WR Alejandro Akers for 11 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Akers gained 4 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Sean Weatherspoon on the IND45.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Duffy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB S.Weatherspoon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND45 (3Q: 13:51) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Omar Bolden. Fuller gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND33 (3Q: 13:19) The Hammer Sims ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Terrell McClain.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB O.Bolden | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-IND37 (3Q: 12:45) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DE Glenn Dorsey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: G Dakota Dozier of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| --- | SS K.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-24-IND47 (3Q: 12:39) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Shaquille Brooks.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB C.Borland | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB M.Vinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| --- | SS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-24-IND47 (3Q: 12:31) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Vance McDonald. S Kendrick Lewis defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB M.Vinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-24-IND47 (3Q: 12:23) Drew Kaser punted 47 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-IND20 (3Q: 12:18) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to WR Tyreek Hill for 13 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Hill gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RB C.Hyde | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Green | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | --- | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-IND33 (3Q: 11:44) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to WR Alejandro Akers for 6 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam. Akers gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Banks | Protect | +++ | WILB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-IND39 (3Q: 11:04) Daniel Thomas ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Hyde |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 3-2-IND41 (3Q: 10:24) PENALTY: QB JaMarcus Russell of Indianapolis was called for a False Start. |
3-7-IND36 (3Q: 10:20) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to WR Alejandro Akers for 23 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson. Akers gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Spy on QB | --- | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT41 (3Q: 09:45) JaMarcus Russell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alejandro Akers. OLB Sean Weatherspoon defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Banks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT41 (3Q: 09:36) Daniel Thomas ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Spy | +++ |
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3-7-PIT38 (3Q: 08:57) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to WR Alejandro Akers for 28 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Josh Forrest. Akers gained 28 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Hill | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Spy on QB | --- | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT10 (3Q: 08:17) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to WR David Anderson for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Indianapolis 20, Pittsburgh 7
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Hillis | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Young | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Anderson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT G.Little | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB C.Matthews | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | --- | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | DB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Double TE | +++ |
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| (3Q: 08:17) Extra point by Nate Freese was good. Indianapolis 21, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (3Q: 08:10) Nate Freese kicked off 62 yards from the IND35. Jacoby Ford returned the ball 18 yards to the PIT21. Tackled by Pat Lee. |
1-10-PIT21 (3Q: 07:51) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Charles Sims. S Kendrick Lewis defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT T.McClain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT21 (3Q: 07:45) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Terrance Williams for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Barkevious Mingo, assisted by S Matt Johnson. Williams gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Ford | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT34 (3Q: 07:11) James Conner ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Kendrick Lewis.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | FB V.McDonald |
| --- | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-PIT32 (3Q: 06:46) Charles Sims ran a trap outside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Glenn Dorsey. Key block delivered by John Terry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | --- | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-PIT43 (3Q: 06:20) The Hammer Sims ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Kendrick Lewis. Key block delivered by Oliver Humphrey.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | In Box | --- | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.Lee | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Mingo | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB P.Lee | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB O.Bolden | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | In Box | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT44 (3Q: 05:50) James Conner ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Matt Johnson, assisted by DT Marvin Austin. Key block delivered by A.Q. Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB M.Vinson | In Box | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-PIT49 (3Q: 05:13) The Hammer Sims ran a trap outside the right tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by S Kendrick Lewis. Key block delivered by Dakota Dozier.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-IND36 (3Q: 04:36) James Conner ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Barkevious Mingo, assisted by ILB Chris Borland. Key block delivered by A.Q. Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-IND30 (3Q: 04:03) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Troy Niklas. DT Terrell McClain defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB O.Bolden | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| --- | SS K.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-IND30 (3Q: 03:56) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaquille Brooks. DT Larry Ogunjobi hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB E.Apple | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS M.Hooker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-IND30 (3Q: 03:51) Paul Ernster attempted a 47 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
1-10-IND37 (3Q: 03:43) Play-Action. JaMarcus Russell sacked by DE Kawann Short for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Joe Staley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| --- | RCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-16-IND31 (3Q: 03:04) JaMarcus Russell pass was dropped by WR Greg Little.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Little | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-16-IND31 (3Q: 02:58) JaMarcus Russell pass was dropped by WR Alejandro Akers. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Banks | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-IND31 (3Q: 02:51) Reggie Hodges punted 36 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 9 yards to the PIT42. Tackled by Brady Elliott. |
1-10-PIT42 (3Q: 02:43) Charles Sims ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Omar Bolden, assisted by OLB Barkevious Mingo.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-PIT46 (3Q: 02:04) The Hammer Sims ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Kendrick Lewis, assisted by OLB Barkevious Mingo. Key block delivered by A.Q. Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-IND48 (3Q: 01:20) PENALTY: T John Terry of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT47 (3Q: 01:11) James Conner ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Allen Bailey, assisted by ILB Chris Borland.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB E.Apple | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-15-PIT47 (3Q: 00:27) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaquille Brooks. DE Allen Bailey drove right through Dakota Dozier to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB O.Bolden | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| --- | SS K.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-PIT47 (3Q: 00:22) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Eli Apple.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB K.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB E.Apple | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Hooker | Deep Zone | --- |
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| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 4-10-IND48 (4Q: 15:00) Drew Kaser punted 44 yards. The ball was downed at the IND04. |
1-10-IND04 (4Q: 14:50) Daniel Thomas ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-IND05 (4Q: 14:14) Daniel Thomas ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Little |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Forrest | Spy | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-13-IND01 (4Q: 13:48) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to WR Titus Young for 23 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Young gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Protect | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Young | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Anderson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Little | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB C.Matthews | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | DB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND24 (4Q: 13:04) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to WR Tyreek Hill for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Green | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | --- | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-IND28 (4Q: 12:23) JaMarcus Russell pass was intended for TE Kenneth Banks and was intercepted by ILB James-Michael Johnson at the IND41. Tackled by Kenneth Banks.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Young | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND41 (4Q: 12:10) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Troy Niklas. CB Blidi Wreh-Wils simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-IND41 (4Q: 12:04) DeAndré Washington ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Terrell McClain, assisted by S Kendrick Lewis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB E.Apple | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-IND34 (4Q: 11:32) Cam Newton sacked by DT Sammie Lee Hill for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Oliver Humphrey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB A.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| --- | SS M.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS M.Hooker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-IND41 (4Q: 10:53) Drew Kaser punted 34 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the IND07. |
1-10-IND07 (4Q: 10:46) Carlos Hyde ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Spencer Long. Long ran over Clay Matthews to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Green |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | --- |
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2-3-IND14 (4Q: 10:13) JaMarcus Russell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Carlos Hyde. OLB Clay Matthews hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Green | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Banks | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-IND14 (4Q: 10:04) JaMarcus Russell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Titus Young.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Hillis | Protect | --- | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Young | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-IND14 (4Q: 09:54) Reggie Hodges punted 32 yards. Devin Hester called for a fair catch at the IND46. |
1-10-IND46 (4Q: 09:46) James Conner ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Matt Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB C.Borland | In Box | --- | | FB D.Washington |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-IND42 (4Q: 09:06) The Hammer Sims ran a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Terrell McClain, assisted by CB Blidi Wreh-Wils.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| --- | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-IND40 (4Q: 08:39) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Terrance Williams for 11 yards. Tackled by S Alphonso Smith. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB E.Apple | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Hooker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND29 (4Q: 08:10) DeAndré Washington ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Alphonso Smith, assisted by DT Marvin Austin. Key block delivered by John Terry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB A.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-5-IND24 (4Q: 07:36) PENALTY: T John Terry of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
2-10-IND29 (4Q: 07:28) Charles Sims ran around the left tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by S Kendrick Lewis. Key block delivered by Vance McDonald.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | In Box | --- | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-IND11 (4Q: 06:56) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Troy Niklas. CB Pat Lee defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-IND11 (4Q: 06:52) Charles Sims ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Barkevious Mingo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE M.Vinson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB C.Borland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-IND10 (4Q: 06:14) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Indianapolis 21, Pittsburgh 13
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB E.Apple | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Hooker | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (4Q: 06:14) Extra point by Paul Ernster was good. Indianapolis 21, Pittsburgh 14 |
| (4Q: 06:08) Paul Ernster kicked off 68 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-IND25 (4Q: 06:08) Daniel Thomas ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry, assisted by DT Javon Hargrave.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Little |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-IND28 (4Q: 05:24) JaMarcus Russell pass completed to TE Peyton Hillis for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles. Hillis gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Hillis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Green | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-IND35 (4Q: 04:38) Carlos Hyde ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Josh Forrest. Key block delivered by Rob Sims.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Green |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | --- | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Johnson |
| +++ | WILB J.Forrest | Spy | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-IND40 (4Q: 03:51) Daniel Thomas ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters, assisted by CB Corn Elder. Key block delivered by Eric Winston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-IND46 (4Q: 03:05) PENALTY: C Duane Walsh of Indianapolis was called for a False Start. |
1-15-IND41 (4Q: 02:56) Daniel Thomas ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Matt Shaughnessy, assisted by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-14-IND42 (4Q: 02:46) Daniel Thomas ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| --- | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Spy | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
3-8-IND48 (4Q: 02:35) Daniel Thomas ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Matt Shaughnessy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Spy | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 4-4-PIT48 (4Q: 02:24) Reggie Hodges punted 46 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT02. |
1-10-PIT02 (4Q: 02:16) Cam Newton pass completed to RB DeAndré Washington for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Monty Vinson. Washington gained 5 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Blidi Wreh-Wils of Indianapolis was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Hill | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT07 (4Q: 02:05) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Omar Bolden.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Lee | Deep Zone | --- | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-7-PIT10 (4Q: 01:59) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Troy Niklas. S Alphonso Smith defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McClain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Vinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB O.Bolden | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB A.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS K.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Johnson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT10 (4Q: 01:52) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Troy Niklas. DT Larry Ogunjobi blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Bailey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB O.Bolden | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB E.Apple | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Hooker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-7-PIT10 (4Q: 01:46) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Shaquille Brooks. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Dorsey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Pierre-Paul | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB C.Borland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB O.Bolden | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB E.Apple | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dozier |
| +++ | SS A.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS M.Hooker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT10 (4Q: 01:39) Carlos Hyde ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Noah Spence, assisted by OLB Sean Weatherspoon.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Russell |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Green |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Hillis |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Akers |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Hyde | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Banks |
| +++ | WILB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Winston |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Sims |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Walsh |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Staley |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-8-PIT08 (4Q: 00:55) JaMarcus Russell dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| 3-9-PIT09 (4Q: 00:11) JaMarcus Russell dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: Indianapolis Colts 21, Pittsburgh Steelers 14 |