| Played in Cleveland, OH, weather: 41 degrees, fair, 3 mph wind. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Mike Nugent kicked off 48 yards from the CLE35. Jacoby Ford returned the ball 28 yards to the PIT45. Tackled by Paul Posluszny. |
1-10-PIT45 (1Q: 14:40) Charles Sims ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Camden Carpenter, assisted by CB Morris Claiborn. Key block delivered by Parker Ehinger.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | --- | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | In Box | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Out of Box | --- |
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2-5-CLE50 (1Q: 13:57) Charles Sims ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Gino Davis. Key block delivered by Oliver Humphrey. PENALTY: DT Camden Carpenter of Cleveland was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | In Box | --- | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CLE29 (1Q: 13:49) Charles Sims ran inside the left guard for 12 yards. Tackled by S Charles Godfrey, assisted by CB Morris Claiborn. Key block delivered by Parker Ehinger.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CLE17 (1Q: 13:22) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Charles Sims. CB Brandon Hogan blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB B.Hogan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CLE17 (1Q: 13:15) Charles Sims ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Malik McDowell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-CLE16 (1Q: 12:48) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 11 yards. Tackled by S J. J. Wilcox. Hester gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Conner | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB L.Hall | Short Zone | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Wilcox | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-5-CLE05 (1Q: 12:06) James Conner ran around right end for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by A.Q. Shipley. Pittsburgh 6, Cleveland 0
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE M.Golden | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.White | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 12:06) Extra point by Paul Ernster was good. Pittsburgh 7, Cleveland 0 |
| (1Q: 12:00) Paul Ernster kicked off 58 yards from the PIT35. Ben Tate returned the ball 16 yards to the CLE23. Tackled by John Terry. |
1-10-CLE23 (1Q: 11:35) Ben Tate ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Morgan Moses.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Kantowski |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis |
| +++ | LCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | LT N.Solder |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| --- | DB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-CLE28 (1Q: 11:07) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Justin Hunter for 2 yards. Tackled 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-3 Sky | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Tate | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Solder |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-CLE30 (1Q: 10:20) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Austin Pettis for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Pettis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Solder |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | --- | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE39 (1Q: 09:57) Ben Tate ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Kawann Short.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Spy | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Solder |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-CLE41 (1Q: 09:24) Shaquille Fleming ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by DE Hunter Vergara. ILB Josh Forrest knocked down Bernard Candelaria to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Fleming | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | FB J.DeWalt |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Solder |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-CLE43 (1Q: 08:58) Derek Carr pass completed to TE Jordan Cameron for 8 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | --- | | LT N.Solder |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT49 (1Q: 08:31) Ben Tate ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson. Key block delivered by Nico Siragusa.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Solder |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-3-PIT42 (1Q: 07:55) PENALTY: DE Kawann Short of Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
1-10-PIT37 (1Q: 07:47) Derek Carr pass completed to TE J.T. DeWalt for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Noah Spence. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. DeWalt gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Solder |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-7-PIT34 (1Q: 07:10) Play-Action. Derek Carr pass completed to WR Justin Hunter for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Solder |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| --- | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-PIT33 (1Q: 06:33) Derek Carr pass was dropped by WR Justin Hunter.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Solder |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-PIT33 (1Q: 06:24) Mike Nugent attempted a 50 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 7, Cleveland 3 |
| (1Q: 06:17) Mike Nugent kicked off 74 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 06:17) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. CB Leon Hall knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT25 (1Q: 06:08) Cam Newton sacked by DT Malik McDowell for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Charles Sims.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | --- | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Protect | --- | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB S.Tuitt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-PIT20 (1Q: 05:35) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Leon Hall, assisted by ILB Nick Vigil.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Short Zone | --- | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Wilcox | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-PIT26 (1Q: 04:59) Drew Kaser punted 34 yards. Morris Claiborn called for a fair catch at the CLE40. |
1-10-CLE40 (1Q: 04:48) Derek Carr scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara. PENALTY: DE Kawann Short of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT N.Solder |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE50 (1Q: 04:39) Ben Tate ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| --- | RDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Solder |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| --- | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-CLE48 (1Q: 04:00) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Golden Tate for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Kantowski | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.Solder |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | DB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-CLE50 (1Q: 03:31) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Justin Hunter for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder, assisted by S Chris Prosinski. Hunter gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Solder |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT37 (1Q: 02:46) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Justin Hunter for 6 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Fleming | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB J.DeWalt | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Solder |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-PIT31 (1Q: 02:19) Ben Tate ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Key block delivered by Nico Siragusa. PENALTY: G Nico Siragusa of Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Spy | +++ | | LT N.Solder |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-PIT41 (1Q: 02:12) Derek Carr pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Justin Hunter.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Solder |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 3-14-PIT41 (1Q: 01:59) PENALTY: DE Kawann Short of Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
3-9-PIT36 (1Q: 01:51) Derek Carr pass was dropped by TE J.T. DeWalt. PENALTY: S Marcus Peters of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SILB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Solder |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT31 (1Q: 01:43) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justin Hunter. S Jaquiski Tartt defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WILB H.Vergara | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT N.Solder |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT31 (1Q: 01:37) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Austin Pettis for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. Pettis gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Pettis | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Solder |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | --- | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Deep Zone | --- | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-PIT23 (1Q: 00:57) Derek Carr scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Josh Forrest.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Solder |
| +++ | LCB S.Weatherspoon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| --- | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT17 (1Q: 00:21) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Golden Tate. S Marcus Peters defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT N.Solder |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT17 (1Q: 00:15) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Golden Tate. DE Kawann Short hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Cleveland's Nate Solder was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious knee injury.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Solder |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-PIT17 (1Q: 00:05) Derek Carr scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Start of second quarter. |
| 4-1-PIT08 (2Q: 15:00) Mike Nugent attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 7, Cleveland 6 |
| (2Q: 14:54) Mike Nugent kicked off 59 yards from the CLE35. Jacoby Ford returned the ball 23 yards to the PIT29. Tackled by Golden Tate. |
1-10-PIT29 (2Q: 14:31) DeAndré Washington ran a draw inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Malik McDowell, assisted by ILB Nick Vigil. Key block delivered by Parker Ehinger.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT39 (2Q: 13:58) DeAndré Washington ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Nick Vigil, assisted by DE Jordan Willis. Key block delivered by Parker Ehinger.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-PIT44 (2Q: 13:13) Cam Newton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.White | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-PIT44 (2Q: 13:07) Cam Newton sacked by DE Stansly Maponga for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Parker Ehinger.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB A.Terrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Wilcox | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-PIT38 (2Q: 12:35) Drew Kaser punted 62 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE20 (2Q: 12:29) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Golden Tate for 21 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon. Tate gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE41 (2Q: 11:48) Ben Tate ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Josh Forrest, assisted by OLB Justin O'Neal.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | WILB J.Johnson | Spy | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-CLE45 (2Q: 11:19) Ben Tate ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by DE Noah Spence.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | --- | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Spy | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | WILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-CLE48 (2Q: 10:54) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Golden Tate for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by ILB James-Michael Johnson. Tate gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT46 (2Q: 10:08) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jordan Cameron. S Jaquiski Tartt defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT46 (2Q: 10:00) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Austin Pettis for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson. Pettis gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-PIT42 (2Q: 09:23) Play-Action. Derek Carr sacked by DE Kawann Short for a loss of 11 yards. Sack allowed by Morgan Moses.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| --- | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-17-CLE47 (2Q: 08:47) Horace Mason punted 45 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick -1 yards to the PIT07. Tackled by Jordan Cameron. |
1-10-PIT07 (2Q: 08:36) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. OLB Chris White hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.White | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT07 (2Q: 08:30) Will Fuller ran a reverse around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by S Gino Davis, assisted by DT Malik McDowell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims |
| +++ | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS C.Godfrey | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-13-PIT04 (2Q: 07:53) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. OLB Dan Connor hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Connor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SLB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | FB V.McDonald | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-13-PIT04 (2Q: 07:44) Drew Kaser punted 47 yards. Morris Claiborn returned the kick 4 yards to the PIT47. Tackled by Oliver Humphrey. |
1-10-PIT47 (2Q: 07:36) Play-Action. Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jordan Cameron. CB B. W. Webb defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT47 (2Q: 07:30) Derek Carr scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-PIT40 (2Q: 07:03) Ben Tate ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Rodney Duffy. Key block delivered by Amos Moses.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Kantowski |
| +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis |
| +++ | LCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | DB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT34 (2Q: 06:26) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Golden Tate. DE Kawann Short drove right through Brennan Williams to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WILB H.Vergara | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| --- | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT34 (2Q: 06:19) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Eric Kantowski for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder, assisted by CB Josh Nobles. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Kantowski | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | DB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-PIT25 (2Q: 05:54) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Austin Pettis for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | LCB S.Weatherspoon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT21 (2Q: 05:26) Derek Carr pass was dropped by WR Austin Pettis.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT21 (2Q: 05:18) Ben Tate ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Key block delivered by Bernard Candelaria.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-PIT12 (2Q: 04:53) Ben Tate ran around right end for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Morgan Moses. Cleveland 12, Pittsburgh 7
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | LCB S.Weatherspoon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (2Q: 04:53) Extra point by Mike Nugent missed. |
| (2Q: 04:46) Mike Nugent kicked off 74 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 04:46) James Conner ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Gino Davis.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE M.Golden | In Box | --- | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.White | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| --- | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB P.Posluszny | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT29 (2Q: 04:05) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrance Williams. CB Morris Claiborn defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-PIT29 (2Q: 04:01) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Dwight Bentley, assisted by S J. J. Wilcox. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB A.Terrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Wilcox | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-PIT30 (2Q: 03:23) Drew Kaser punted 48 yards. Morris Claiborn returned the kick 11 yards to the CLE33. Tackled by DeAndré Washington. |
1-10-CLE33 (2Q: 03:16) Ben Tate ran a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Kawann Short, assisted by DE Matt Shaughnessy.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Spy | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-CLE35 (2Q: 02:48) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Justin Hunter for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Tate | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | --- | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-CLE39 (2Q: 02:17) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Justin Hunter for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB Justin O'Neal. Hunter gained 24 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-PIT36 (2Q: 02:00) Play-Action. Derek Carr pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Austin Pettis. DT Andrew Billings blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| --- | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT36 (2Q: 01:56) Ben Tate ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| --- | RDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | WILB J.Johnson | Spy | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-PIT31 (2Q: 01:26) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justin Hunter. ILB James-Michael Johnson knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-PIT31 (2Q: 01:21) Mike Nugent attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 15, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (2Q: 01:13) Mike Nugent kicked off 72 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 01:13) Charles Sims ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Malik McDowell, assisted by ILB Nick Vigil.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | --- | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-6-PIT29 (2Q: 00:51) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Vance McDonald for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Stephon Tuitt. McDonald gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Deep Zone | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
1-10-PIT40 (2Q: 00:44) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Troy Niklas. DE Jordan Willis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT40 (2Q: 00:35) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Nick Vigil. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Fuller gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
1-10-CLE42 (2Q: 00:24) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Charles Sims for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Hogan.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Connor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | --- | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | --- | | RB C.Sims | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-7-CLE39 (2Q: 00:16) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB James Conner. DE Jordan Willis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Protect | --- | WLB S.Tuitt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-CLE39 (2Q: 00:09) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DT Malik McDowell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE K.Greene | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | NB A.Terrell | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB P.Posluszny | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Wilcox | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Paul Ernster kicked off 63 yards from the PIT35. Ben Tate returned the ball 31 yards to the CLE33. Tackled by James Conner. |
1-10-CLE33 (3Q: 14:20) Derek Carr sacked by DT Andrew Billings for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Brennan Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| --- | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-17-CLE26 (3Q: 13:34) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Austin Pettis for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Dawan Landry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Deep Zone | --- | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-CLE32 (3Q: 12:52) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Justin Hunter for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder. Hunter gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | --- | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-CLE37 (3Q: 12:11) Horace Mason punted 47 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick -6 yards to the PIT10. Tackled by Dan Connor. |
1-10-PIT10 (3Q: 12:01) Charles Sims ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Camden Carpenter, assisted by DT Malik McDowell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | In Box | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-11-PIT09 (3Q: 11:19) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Vance McDonald for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Nick Vigil. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. McDonald gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Short Zone | --- | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-PIT17 (3Q: 10:47) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Nick Vigil. PENALTY: QB Cam Newton of Pittsburgh was called for an Illegal Shift. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Connor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Short Zone | --- | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Wilcox | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-PIT13 (3Q: 10:40) Drew Kaser punted 53 yards. Morris Claiborn returned the kick 16 yards to the CLE50. Tackled by Vance McDonald. |
1-10-CLE50 (3Q: 10:29) Ben Tate ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by S Matt Elam. Key block delivered by Brennan Williams. PENALTY: S Marcus Peters of Pittsburgh was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | --- | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT29 (3Q: 10:21) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Austin Pettis for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Noah Spence, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews. Pettis gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT15 (3Q: 09:40) Play-Action. Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Austin Pettis. DT Andrew Billings drove right through Brennan Williams to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT15 (3Q: 09:36) Derek Carr pass was dropped by WR Justin Hunter. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-10-PIT15 (3Q: 09:31) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Justin Hunter for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-PIT07 (3Q: 08:44) Mike Nugent attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 18, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (3Q: 08:39) Mike Nugent kicked off 59 yards from the CLE35. Jacoby Ford returned the ball 20 yards to the PIT26. Tackled by Paul Posluszny. |
1-10-PIT26 (3Q: 08:09) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Stephon Tuitt.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT36 (3Q: 07:35) James Conner ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Nick Vigil, assisted by S Gino Davis.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | FB V.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-PIT37 (3Q: 07:08) James Conner ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Gino Davis. Key block delivered by Oliver Humphrey.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Washington |
| +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Out of Box | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-PIT45 (3Q: 06:31) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 4 yards. Tackled by S Alvin Terrell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Posluszny | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Connor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB C.White | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB K.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB L.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS C.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS A.Terrell | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-PIT49 (3Q: 05:47) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 36 yards. Tackled by S Charles Godfrey. Niklas gained 30 yards after the catch. PENALTY: DE Stansly Maponga of Cleveland was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Connor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE15 (3Q: 05:32) DeAndré Washington ran around the left tackle for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by John Terry. Cleveland 18, Pittsburgh 13
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | In Box | --- | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Out of Box | --- |
|
| (3Q: 05:32) Extra point by Paul Ernster was good. Cleveland 18, Pittsburgh 14 |
| (3Q: 05:22) Paul Ernster kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE25 (3Q: 05:22) Derek Carr pass was dropped by WR Justin Hunter. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-10-CLE25 (3Q: 05:15) Ben Tate ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by ILB James-Michael Johnson. Key block delivered by Morgan Moses.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | WILB J.Johnson | Spy | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | --- | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE35 (3Q: 04:47) Ben Tate ran a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | WILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| --- | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-CLE37 (3Q: 04:21) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Justin Hunter for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-CLE40 (3Q: 03:51) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Austin Pettis for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Chris Prosinski for 11 yards to the CLE29. PENALTY: T Morgan Moses of Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined. Pittsburgh's James-Michael Johnson was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE29 (3Q: 03:42) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Terrance Williams for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Nick Vigil. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CLE29 (3Q: 03:10) Cam Newton sacked by DT Camden Carpenter for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by John Terry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB N.Vigil | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB S.Tuitt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB L.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-18-CLE37 (3Q: 02:37) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Leon Hall. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Golden | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Short Zone | --- | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Wilcox | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-CLE27 (3Q: 02:06) Paul Ernster attempted a 44 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 18, Pittsburgh 17 |
| (3Q: 01:58) Paul Ernster kicked off 71 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE25 (3Q: 01:58) Derek Carr sacked by DE Matt Shaughnessy and DE Kawann Short for a loss of 16 yards. Sack allowed by Brennan Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-26-CLE09 (3Q: 01:33) Ben Tate ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| --- | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-23-CLE12 (3Q: 00:59) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Golden Tate for 13 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam, assisted by S Marcus Peters. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Borders | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Tate | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-CLE25 (3Q: 00:30) Horace Mason punted 51 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 1 yard to the PIT25. Tackled by Shaquille Fleming. Pittsburgh's Josh Nobles was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 00:22) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Charles Sims for 17 yards. Tackled by S Gino Davis. Sims gained 5 yards after the catch. PENALTY: DE Stansly Maponga of Cleveland was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT42 (3Q: 00:12) Charles Sims ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Dan Connor. Key block delivered by Rodney Hudson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Connor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-5-PIT47 (4Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Morris Claiborn.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Connor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-CLE50 (4Q: 14:23) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Jacoby Ford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Posluszny | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Connor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB C.White | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB K.Greene | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB L.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS C.Godfrey | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS A.Terrell | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-2-CLE50 (4Q: 14:19) Drew Kaser punted 49 yards. Morris Claiborn returned the kick 7 yards to the CLE08. PENALTY: DT Camden Carpenter of Cleveland was called for an Illegal Low Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-CLE02 (4Q: 14:12) Derek Carr scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-CLE09 (4Q: 13:47) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Golden Tate. ILB Josh Forrest defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Johnson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-CLE09 (4Q: 13:41) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justin Hunter. DE Hunter Vergara drove right through Brennan Williams to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-CLE09 (4Q: 13:36) Horace Mason punted 59 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 4 yards to the PIT36. Tackled by Paul Posluszny. |
1-10-PIT36 (4Q: 13:29) DeAndré Washington ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Gino Davis, assisted by DT Camden Carpenter. Key block delivered by Parker Ehinger. PENALTY: DT Camden Carpenter of Cleveland was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | In Box | --- | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE42 (4Q: 13:22) Charles Sims ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Stephon Tuitt. Key block delivered by Oliver Humphrey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | In Box | --- | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-CLE36 (4Q: 12:47) James Conner ran outside the right tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Leon Hall. Key block delivered by Rodney Hudson.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | --- | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Washington |
| +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Out of Box | --- | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CLE18 (4Q: 12:14) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Charles Sims. DE Stansly Maponga blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CLE18 (4Q: 12:10) Cam Newton sacked by DT Camden Carpenter for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Rodney Hudson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Connor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Protect | --- | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-17-CLE25 (4Q: 11:35) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB James Conner. CB Dwight Bentley defended the pass. PENALTY: C A.Q. Shipley of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS J.Wilcox | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-27-CLE35 (4Q: 11:25) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB James Conner. S J. J. Wilcox defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Connor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Wilcox | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-27-CLE35 (4Q: 11:16) Drew Kaser punted 35 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE20 (4Q: 11:11) Derek Carr pass completed to RB Ben Tate for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Whitney Mercilus. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Tate | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-14-CLE16 (4Q: 10:43) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justin Hunter. DE Kawann Short hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Borders | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Fleming | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB J.Cameron | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 3-14-CLE16 (4Q: 10:37) PENALTY: OLB Sean Weatherspoon of Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
3-9-CLE21 (4Q: 10:27) Derek Carr pass completed to TE Jordan Cameron for 27 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cameron gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | --- | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-CLE48 (4Q: 09:53) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Justin Hunter for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-CLE49 (4Q: 09:21) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Golden Tate for 34 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Tate gained 28 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT17 (4Q: 08:40) Ben Tate ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Key block delivered by Brennan Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-PIT12 (4Q: 08:05) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justin Hunter. S Matt Elam defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-PIT12 (4Q: 08:01) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Justin Hunter for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-1-PIT08 (4Q: 07:34) Mike Nugent attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 21, Pittsburgh 17 |
| (4Q: 07:26) Mike Nugent kicked off 74 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 07:26) DeAndré Washington ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Camden Carpenter, assisted by S Charles Godfrey. Key block delivered by A.Q. Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Connor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | --- | | RB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-PIT33 (4Q: 06:53) The Hammer Sims ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Jordan Willis, assisted by DE Stephon Tuitt. Key block delivered by A.Q. Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | In Box | --- | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT43 (4Q: 06:17) James Conner ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Jordan Willis.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE M.Golden | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB C.White | In Box | +++ | | FB V.McDonald |
| +++ | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB P.Posluszny | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | LCB M.Claiborn | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS G.Davis | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-PIT40 (4Q: 05:34) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Charles Sims for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Morris Claiborn.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-PIT49 (4Q: 04:59) Cam Newton pass was intended for WR Will Fuller and was intercepted by CB Dwight Bentley at the CLE41. Tackled by Will Fuller.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB P.Posluszny | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB A.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Wilcox | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE41 (4Q: 04:46) Ben Tate ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | --- | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Spy | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-CLE43 (4Q: 04:01) Shaquille Fleming ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| --- | RDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Fleming | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-CLE39 (4Q: 03:17) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justin Hunter. DE Kawann Short drove right through Brennan Williams to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS C.Prosinski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-12-CLE39 (4Q: 03:12) Horace Mason punted 61 yards. Touchback. |
| 1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 03:07) PENALTY: G Parker Ehinger of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT15 (4Q: 02:58) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Devin Hester.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB S.Tuitt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-PIT15 (4Q: 02:51) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 16 yards. Tackled by S Charles Godfrey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: G Parker Ehinger of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-22-PIT08 (4Q: 02:41) Cam Newton sacked by DE Stansly Maponga for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by A.Q. Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB S.Tuitt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB L.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-27-PIT03 (4Q: 02:19) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. DE Stephon Tuitt hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Wilcox | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-27-PIT03 (4Q: 02:15) Cam Newton pass was thrown quickly to avoid the safety, intended for TE Troy Niklas. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Wilcox | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-3-PIT03 (4Q: 02:05) Ben Tate ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Javon Hargrave. ILB Josh Forrest knocked down Brennan Williams to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Kantowski |
| +++ | RDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| --- | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | --- | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-1-PIT01 (4Q: 01:58) Ben Tate ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Kawann Short.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | --- | | SLOT E.Kantowski |
| +++ | 1tcDT N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | RDE C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis |
| +++ | SILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | WILB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| --- | WLB M.Peters | In Box | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| --- | LCB D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | SS M.Elam | In Box | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
3-2-PIT02 (4Q: 01:49) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Golden Tate. DT Andrew Billings hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Shaughnessy | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Williams |
| +++ | WLB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB R.Duffy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Candelaria |
| +++ | SS M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| 4-2-PIT02 (4Q: 01:44) Mike Nugent attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 24, Pittsburgh 17 |
| (4Q: 01:39) Mike Nugent kicked off 70 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 01:39) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DT Malik McDowell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT25 (4Q: 01:31) Cam Newton sacked by DE Jordan Willis for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Oliver Humphrey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB S.Tuitt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-16-PIT19 (4Q: 01:12) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Bentley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB D.Bentley | Short Zone | --- | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Wilcox | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
1-10-PIT43 (4Q: 01:03) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Nick Vigil, assisted by CB Brandon Hogan.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Connor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
1-10-CLE38 (4Q: 00:51) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Jacoby Ford for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Leon Hall. Ford gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-CLE24 (4Q: 00:29) Play-Action. Cam Newton spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
2-10-CLE24 (4Q: 00:26) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 18 yards. Tackled by S Charles Godfrey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: C A.Q. Shipley of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Connor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB A.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB L.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-20-CLE34 (4Q: 00:17) Cam Newton pass was intended for WR Will Fuller and was intercepted by S Gino Davis at the CLE22. The interception was returned 10 yards. Tackled by Will Fuller.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB B.Hogan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-CLE32 (4Q: 00:09) Derek Carr dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Cleveland Browns 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 17 |