| Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 50 degrees, fair, 8 mph wind. |
| Cleveland won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Paul Ernster kicked off 65 yards from the PIT35. Ben Tate returned the ball 23 yards to the CLE23. Tackled by John Terry. |
1-10-CLE23 (1Q: 14:27) Ben Tate ran around right end for 30 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Morgan Moses.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | 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 M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT47 (1Q: 13:52) Ben Tate ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara. Key block delivered by John Moffitt.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | 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 M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-PIT37 (1Q: 13:17) Ben Tate ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Noah Spence. Key block delivered by Morgan Moses.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-PIT32 (1Q: 12:44) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Justin Hunter for 19 yards. Tackled by DE Noah Spence. Hunter gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 K.Short | 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.Mouton | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | --- | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT13 (1Q: 12:01) Derek Carr scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-PIT07 (1Q: 11:27) Ben Tate ran a draw inside the right guard for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Kory Lichtensteiner. Cleveland 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Spy | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 11:27) Extra point by Mike Nugent missed. |
| (1Q: 11:16) Mike Nugent kicked off 74 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 11:16) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Morris Claiborn.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | 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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2-11-PIT24 (1Q: 10:45) James Conner ran around left end for 15 yards. Tackled by S Gino Davis. Key block delivered by Rodney Hudson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | 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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| 1-10-PIT39 (1Q: 10:18) PENALTY: G Rodney Hudson of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT34 (1Q: 10:10) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 23 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Leon Hall. Hester gained 4 yards after the catch.
| 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 | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 7 Corner (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 | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-CLE43 (1Q: 09:38) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Mitch Spencer. DT Mike Neal drove right through Oliver Humphrey to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Spencer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB P.Posluszny | Bump and Run | +++ | | 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-CLE43 (1Q: 09:31) James Conner ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Mike Neal.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Spy | --- | | 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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3-3-CLE36 (1Q: 08:49) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 11 yards. Tackled by S Charles Godfrey, assisted by S J. J. Wilcox. Conner gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: OLB Paul Posluszny of Cleveland was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | 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 | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Short 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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1-10-CLE25 (1Q: 08:40) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB James Conner.
| 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 M.Neal | 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 J.Conner | 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 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-CLE25 (1Q: 08:36) James Conner ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Gino Davis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | 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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3-8-CLE23 (1Q: 08:02) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Troy Niklas. DE Stansly Maponga hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Short 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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| 4-8-CLE23 (1Q: 07:57) Paul Ernster attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 6, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (1Q: 07:52) Paul Ernster kicked off 64 yards from the PIT35. Justin Hunter returned the ball 23 yards to the CLE24. Tackled by Jacoby Ford. |
1-10-CLE24 (1Q: 07:30) Derek Carr pass completed to TE J.T. DeWalt for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. DeWalt gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 K.Short | 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 | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Bump and Run | --- | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-CLE40 (1Q: 06:46) Derek Carr pass completed to TE J.T. DeWalt for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Kawann Short. DeWalt gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Short | 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 | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| --- | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-CLE49 (1Q: 06:04) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Justin Hunter for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Kawann Short, assisted by S Matt Elam. Hunter gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT42 (1Q: 05:43) 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-3 Sky | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | --- | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-PIT40 (1Q: 05:15) Shaquille Fleming ran around right end for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Kory Lichtensteiner.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | 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 M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT23 (1Q: 04:37) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Justin Hunter for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Noah Spence. Hunter gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: DT Javon Hargrave of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | 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 | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB J.DeWalt | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | --- | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT11 (1Q: 04:31) Play-Action. Derek Carr pass completed to WR Austin Pettis for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pettis gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: DE Noah Spence of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. Cleveland 12, Pittsburgh 3
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 04:31) Extra point by Mike Nugent was good. Cleveland 13, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (1Q: 04:21) Mike Nugent kicked off 65 yards from the CLE35. Jacoby Ford returned the ball 21 yards to the PIT21. Tackled by Paul Posluszny. |
1-10-PIT21 (1Q: 03:49) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 3 yards. Tackled by S Charles Godfrey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 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 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 | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT24 (1Q: 03:10) James Conner ran a trap outside the right tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Hogan. Key block delivered by Parker Ehinger.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | In Box | --- | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | 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-PIT42 (1Q: 02:34) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. CB Brandon Hogan defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, 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 | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT42 (1Q: 02:24) Charles Sims ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Nick Vigil, assisted by S Gino Davis.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE M.Golden | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | 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 | +++ |
|
3-8-PIT44 (1Q: 01:55) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Shaquille Brooks. DE Stansly Maponga blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | 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 | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Short 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 | +++ |
|
| 4-8-PIT44 (1Q: 01:47) Drew Kaser punted 56 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE20 (1Q: 01:41) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Golden Tate for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton. Tate gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Deep Zone | --- | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-CLE31 (1Q: 01:01) PENALTY: TE J.T. DeWalt of Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
1-15-CLE26 (1Q: 00:52) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Justin Hunter for 40 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hunter gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT34 (1Q: 00:13) Ben Tate ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Josh Forrest, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | 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 M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-8-PIT32 (2Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Derek Carr pass was dropped by WR Justin Hunter.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Fleming | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-PIT32 (2Q: 14:54) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justin Hunter. OLB Clay Matthews knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 K.Short | 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 | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-PIT32 (2Q: 14:48) Mike Nugent attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 16, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (2Q: 14:40) Mike Nugent kicked off 58 yards from the CLE35. Jacoby Ford returned the ball 27 yards to the PIT34. Tackled by J. J. Wilcox. |
| 1-10-PIT34 (2Q: 14:11) PENALTY: WR Devin Hester of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT29 (2Q: 14:00) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Leon Hall, assisted by S Gino Davis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-PIT42 (2Q: 13:32) James Conner ran a draw inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Gino Davis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Connor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Spy | +++ | | 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 | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT40 (2Q: 12:47) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Troy Niklas. CB Dwight Bentley defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Short 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 | +++ |
|
| 4-4-PIT40 (2Q: 12:37) Drew Kaser punted 60 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE20 (2Q: 12:31) Play-Action. Derek Carr scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE K.Short | 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.Mouton | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-CLE23 (2Q: 11:54) Ben Tate ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Justin O'Neal, assisted by DE Hunter Vergara.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-CLE25 (2Q: 11:28) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Golden Tate. OLB Clay Matthews defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Tate | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | 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 H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-CLE25 (2Q: 11:22) Horace Mason punted 52 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 6 yards to the PIT29. Tackled by Mitchell Schwartz. |
1-10-PIT29 (2Q: 11:12) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Jordan Willis, assisted by CB Morris Claiborn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | In Box | --- | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | WLB C.White | 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 | Spy | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-PIT33 (2Q: 10:29) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Vance McDonald. CB Brandon Hogan defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE D.Connor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Protect | +++ | SLB C.White | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 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 | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-PIT33 (2Q: 10:20) James Conner ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by DT Malik McDowell, assisted by ILB Nick Vigil.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | 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 | +++ |
|
| 4-12-PIT27 (2Q: 09:54) Drew Kaser punted 59 yards. Morris Claiborn returned the kick 3 yards to the CLE17. Tackled by Devin Hester. |
1-10-CLE17 (2Q: 09:46) Ben Tate ran a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton, assisted by DE Noah Spence.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | 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.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-CLE19 (2Q: 09:05) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justin Hunter. ILB Jonas Mouton knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Mouton | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| --- | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-CLE19 (2Q: 09:00) Derek Carr pass completed to TE Jordan Cameron for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | 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.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | --- | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE38 (2Q: 08:33) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Justin Hunter for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara. Hunter gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 K.Short | 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 | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-CLE43 (2Q: 07:48) Ben Tate ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Josh Forrest.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | 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.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-CLE46 (2Q: 07:16) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Austin Pettis for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles. 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, Man to Man | | 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 | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Bump and Run | --- |
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1-10-PIT46 (2Q: 06:29) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for TE J.T. DeWalt. OLB Clay Matthews hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT46 (2Q: 06:23) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Golden Tate for 8 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam, assisted by CB Josh Nobles.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | 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 M.Schwartz |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | DB C.Elder | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-PIT38 (2Q: 05:46) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Golden Tate for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel 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 M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Forrest | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-PIT31 (2Q: 05:05) Derek Carr pass completed to TE Jordan Cameron for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles. Cameron gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | --- | | TE C.Uzomah | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | --- | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT21 (2Q: 04:37) Play-Action. Derek Carr pass completed to WR Austin Pettis for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 M.Shaughnessy | 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.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | --- | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-PIT15 (2Q: 04:11) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Golden Tate for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Cleveland 22, Pittsburgh 3
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Double X(SE) | --- | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Bump and Run | --- |
|
| (2Q: 04:11) Extra point by Mike Nugent was good. Cleveland 23, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (2Q: 04:02) Mike Nugent kicked off 55 yards from the CLE35. Jacoby Ford returned the ball 24 yards to the PIT34. Tackled by Charles Godfrey. PENALTY: ILB Jonas Mouton of Pittsburgh was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-PIT10 (2Q: 03:43) The Hammer Sims ran around right end for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Morris Claiborn. Key block delivered by Oliver Humphrey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | 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 | +++ |
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1-10-PIT30 (2Q: 02:59) James Conner ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Malik McDowell, assisted by DE Stansly Maponga.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | --- | | RB J.Conner | 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 | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT33 (2Q: 02:41) James Conner ran a draw inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Stephon Tuitt. Key block delivered by Oliver Humphrey. PENALTY: WR Shaquille Brooks of Pittsburgh was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Connor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| --- | 3tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | 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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2-12-PIT28 (2Q: 02:41) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Troy Niklas. DE Stephon Tuitt defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Bump and Run | +++ | | 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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3-12-PIT28 (2Q: 02:34) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was intended for TE Troy Niklas and was intercepted by ILB Nick Vigil at the PIT33. Tackled by Vance McDonald.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Connor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB P.Posluszny | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | LCB M.Claiborn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT33 (2Q: 02:24) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ben Tate. DE Kawann Short hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 K.Short | 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.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT33 (2Q: 02:20) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Austin Pettis for 7 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry, assisted by CB B. W. Webb. Pettis gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | --- | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-3-PIT26 (2Q: 02:00) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Austin Pettis for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I 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, 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.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | --- | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT17 (2Q: 01:24) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Austin Pettis. DT Andrew Billings hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB J.Mouton | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT17 (2Q: 01:20) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ben Tate. S Jaquiski Tartt knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT17 (2Q: 01:14) Derek Carr pass completed to RB Ben Tate for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| 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 H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-PIT12 (2Q: 00:32) Mike Nugent attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 26, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (2Q: 00:26) Mike Nugent kicked off 57 yards from the CLE35. Jacoby Ford returned the ball 22 yards to the PIT30. Tackled by Paul Posluszny. |
1-10-PIT30 (2Q: 00:20) Charles Sims ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Dan Connor, assisted by DT Mike Neal. Key block delivered by Oliver Humphrey. Humphrey ran over Morris Claiborn to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE D.Connor | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | --- | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | 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 A.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Mike Nugent kicked off 74 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Vance McDonald for 40 yards. Tackled by S Charles Godfrey. McDonald gained 30 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.White | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 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 | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE35 (3Q: 14:22) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Leon Hall.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | 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 | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (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 | +++ |
|
2-7-CLE32 (3Q: 13:38) Cam Newton sacked by DE Jordan Willis for a loss of 1 yard. Sack allowed by Rodney Hudson. PENALTY: T Oliver Humphrey of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| 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, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 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 | +++ |
|
2-17-CLE42 (3Q: 13:26) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 8 yards. Tackled by S Gino Davis, assisted by CB Leon Hall. Niklas gained 7 yards after the catch. PENALTY: S Charles Godfrey of Cleveland was called for Too Many Men on the Field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | 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 M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 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 | --- |
|
2-12-CLE37 (3Q: 13:18) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Nick Vigil.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.White | 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 | +++ |
|
3-6-CLE31 (3Q: 12:50) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 6 yards. Tackled by S Charles Godfrey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | 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 | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Short 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 | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE25 (3Q: 12:24) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Charles Sims for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Chris White.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT M.Neal | 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 C.Sims | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.White | Short Zone | --- | | TE V.McDonald | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-CLE22 (3Q: 11:50) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB James Conner. DE Stansly Maponga drove right through Oliver Humphrey to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | 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 J.Conner | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB M.Claiborn | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-CLE22 (3Q: 11:43) Cam Newton pass was dropped by RB James Conner.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Connor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Golden | 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 S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | 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 | Short 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 | +++ |
|
| 4-7-CLE22 (3Q: 11:36) Paul Ernster attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 26, Pittsburgh 6 |
| (3Q: 11:28) Paul Ernster kicked off 68 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE25 (3Q: 11:28) Shaquille Fleming ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Kawann Short. Key block delivered by Nico Siragusa.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Fleming | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt |
| +++ | WILB J.Mouton | In Box | --- | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-CLE32 (3Q: 11:02) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justin Hunter. S Jaquiski Tartt defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| --- | RCB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS M.Elam | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-CLE32 (3Q: 10:57) Derek Carr pass was dropped by TE Jordan Cameron.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel 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 | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-CLE32 (3Q: 10:49) Horace Mason punted 28 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 4 yards to the PIT44. Tackled by Paul Posluszny. |
1-10-PIT44 (3Q: 10:38) Cam Newton pass completed to FB Mitch Spencer for 25 yards. Tackled by S Gino Davis. Spencer gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | --- | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Protect | +++ | SLB C.White | Short Zone | --- | | TE M.Spencer | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | Bump and Run | +++ | | 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 | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE31 (3Q: 09:57) James Conner ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Gino Davis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Spy | +++ | | 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 | +++ |
|
2-8-CLE29 (3Q: 09:12) Charles Sims ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Mike Neal. Key block delivered by A.Q. Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE M.Golden | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | 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 | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE21 (3Q: 08:42) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 12 yards. Tackled by S Charles Godfrey. Fuller gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-9-CLE09 (3Q: 08:07) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cleveland 26, Pittsburgh 12
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | 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 J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Bump and Run | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (3Q: 08:07) Extra point by Paul Ernster was good. Cleveland 26, Pittsburgh 13 |
| (3Q: 07:56) Paul Ernster kicked off 59 yards from the PIT35. Ben Tate returned the ball 26 yards to the CLE32. Tackled by John Terry. |
1-10-CLE32 (3Q: 07:33) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Justin Hunter for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | 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 K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Bump and Run | --- | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-CLE28 (3Q: 06:59) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Golden Tate. DT Andrew Billings hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-CLE28 (3Q: 06:53) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jordan Cameron. DE Matt Shaughnessy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-CLE28 (3Q: 06:44) Horace Mason punted 45 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 9 yards to the PIT36. Tackled by Charles Godfrey. |
1-10-PIT36 (3Q: 06:34) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Mitch Spencer. ILB Nick Vigil defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Spencer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | Bump and Run | +++ | | 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 | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT36 (3Q: 06:30) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaquille Brooks. DT Mike Neal hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| 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 | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.White | 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 | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT36 (3Q: 06:20) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mason Pritchett. DT Mike Neal hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Connor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SLB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Spencer | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Double TE | +++ |
|
| 4-10-PIT36 (3Q: 06:11) Drew Kaser punted 35 yards. Morris Claiborn called for a fair catch at the CLE29. |
1-10-CLE29 (3Q: 06:00) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justin Hunter. DE Kawann Short drove right through John Moffitt to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CLE29 (3Q: 05:53) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Austin Pettis for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles. Pettis gained 29 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT40 (3Q: 05:13) Derek Carr pass was dropped by WR Austin Pettis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB J.Mouton | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT40 (3Q: 05:08) Derek Carr pass completed to TE J.T. DeWalt for 31 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. DeWalt gained 18 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 K.Short | 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 | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-9-PIT09 (3Q: 04:25) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Justin Hunter for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hunter gained 3 yards after the catch. Cleveland 32, Pittsburgh 13
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 04:25) Extra point by Mike Nugent was good. Cleveland 33, Pittsburgh 13 |
| (3Q: 04:16) Mike Nugent kicked off 71 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 04:16) Cam Newton scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by S Charles Godfrey.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Connor | 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 J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 7 Corner (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 | +++ |
|
| 2-1-PIT34 (3Q: 03:47) PENALTY: DE Stephon Tuitt of Cleveland was called for Encroachment. |
1-10-PIT39 (3Q: 03:36) Cam Newton pass was intended for RB James Conner and was intercepted by ILB Nick Vigil at the PIT48. The interception was returned 34 yards. Tackled by James Conner.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak 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 M.Neal | 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 J.Conner | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 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 | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT14 (3Q: 03:24) Derek Carr pass completed to RB Ben Tate for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Josh Forrest. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: TE Jordan Cameron of Cleveland was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 K.Short | 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 | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-24-PIT28 (3Q: 03:18) Ben Tate ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Josh Forrest.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | --- | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | 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 M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-24-PIT28 (3Q: 02:55) Derek Carr pass completed to TE C. J. Uzomah for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by ILB Josh Forrest.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Uzomah | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | 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 M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-21-PIT25 (3Q: 02:17) Mike Nugent attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 36, Pittsburgh 13 |
| (3Q: 02:10) Mike Nugent kicked off 73 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 02:10) James Conner ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Mike Neal.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | --- | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB D.Bentley | 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 | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT25 (3Q: 01:43) James Conner ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Nick Vigil, assisted by CB Morris Claiborn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | 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 | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT28 (3Q: 01:06) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Will Fuller.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Connor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | 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 | Short 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 | +++ |
|
| 4-7-PIT28 (3Q: 01:00) Drew Kaser punted 34 yards. Morris Claiborn returned the kick -1 yards to the CLE37. Tackled by Devin Hester. |
1-10-CLE37 (3Q: 00:53) Ben Tate ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Noah Spence.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Tate |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | 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 M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-CLE41 (3Q: 00:28) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jordan Cameron. S Dawan Landry defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 K.Short | 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.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-CLE41 (3Q: 00:20) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jordan Cameron. DE Kawann Short hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 K.Short | 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 | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE J.DeWalt | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-CLE41 (3Q: 00:14) Horace Mason punted 46 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT13. |
1-10-PIT13 (3Q: 00:03) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Bentley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | 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 J.Willis | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Short Zone | +++ | | 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 | --- |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-PIT24 (4Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Jordan Willis. Fuller gained 1 yard 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) S.Brooks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | 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 J.Conner | 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 | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT34 (4Q: 14:22) DeAndré Washington ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Hogan, assisted by OLB Chris White. Key block delivered by Oliver Humphrey.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Carpenter | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE M.Golden | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.White | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | 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 | +++ |
|
2-2-PIT42 (4Q: 13:41) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Vance McDonald. OLB Dan Connor hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Connor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.White | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB D.Bentley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-PIT42 (4Q: 13:37) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DT Malik McDowell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Posluszny | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Connor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | 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 | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS A.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-PIT42 (4Q: 13:33) Drew Kaser punted 55 yards. The ball was downed at the CLE03. |
1-10-CLE03 (4Q: 13:24) Derek Carr pass completed to TE Jordan Cameron for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-CLE04 (4Q: 12:58) Ben Tate ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Justin O'Neal.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | 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 M.Schwartz |
| +++ | RCB D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | DB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-CLE06 (4Q: 12:18) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justin Hunter. DE Kawann Short hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. Cleveland's Golden Tate was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | 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 K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | 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 M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-CLE06 (4Q: 12:11) Horace Mason punted 33 yards. Devin Hester called for a fair catch at the CLE39. |
1-10-CLE39 (4Q: 12:02) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Nick Vigil. Brooks gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Connor | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | 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 J.Conner | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Bump and Run | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE25 (4Q: 11:19) Cam Newton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | 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 J.Willis | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Bump and Run | +++ | | 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-CLE25 (4Q: 11:09) James Conner ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Gino Davis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong 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 V.McDonald |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | 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 | +++ |
|
3-11-CLE26 (4Q: 10:33) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Terrance Williams for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Bentley, assisted by S J. J. Wilcox.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Connor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Short 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 | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE14 (4Q: 09:57) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Conner gained 9 yards after the catch. Cleveland 36, Pittsburgh 19
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | 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 J.Willis | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Tuitt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB M.Claiborn | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB B.Hogan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Hall | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS G.Davis | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (4Q: 09:57) Cam Newton passed to Shaquille Brooks for the successful two-point conversion. Cleveland 36, Pittsburgh 21 |
| (4Q: 09:49) Paul Ernster kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE25 (4Q: 09:49) Derek Carr pass completed to WR Justin Hunter for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Josh Forrest. Hunter gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Mitchell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.Fleming | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.DeWalt | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE45 (4Q: 09:04) Ben Tate ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Josh Forrest, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Mitchell |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | 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.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-CLE48 (4Q: 08:35) Shaquille Fleming ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Mitchell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Fleming | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Spy | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-CLE47 (4Q: 07:59) Play-Action. Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jordan Cameron. S Matt Elam defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Mitchell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE H.Vergara | 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.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB D.Landry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-CLE47 (4Q: 07:52) Horace Mason punted 38 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 4 yards to the PIT19. Tackled by Ronnie Brewer. Ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT B. W. Webb at the PIT19. |
1-10-PIT19 (4Q: 07:45) James Conner ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Nick Vigil.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Maponga | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Willis | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | 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 | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS C.Godfrey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-PIT20 (4Q: 07:18) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mason Pritchett. DT Mike Neal hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Spencer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | Bump and Run | +++ | | 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 | +++ |
|
3-9-PIT20 (4Q: 07:12) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DE Stephon Tuitt hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | --- | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE D.Connor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | 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 | Short 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 | +++ |
|
| 4-9-PIT20 (4Q: 07:02) Drew Kaser punted 59 yards. Morris Claiborn returned the kick 3 yards to the CLE24. Tackled by Devin Hester. |
1-10-CLE24 (4Q: 06:54) Ben Tate ran around right end for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Dawan Landry, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews. Key block delivered by Morgan Moses.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Mitchell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | --- | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-CLE29 (4Q: 06:20) Derek Carr pass was dropped by WR Justin Hunter. PENALTY: S Marcus Peters of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Mitchell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | 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.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG N.Siragusa |
| --- | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE34 (4Q: 06:14) 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. Hunter gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Mitchell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | 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.Mouton | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-CLE38 (4Q: 05:28) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justin Hunter. DE Kawann Short hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Mitchell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-CLE38 (4Q: 05:24) Play-Action. Derek Carr pass completed to WR Malcolm Mitchell for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews. Mitchell gained 17 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Mitchell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | 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.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT47 (4Q: 04:39) Ben Tate ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Mitchell |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | --- | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | 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 M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-PIT46 (4Q: 03:54) Ben Tate ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Justin O'Neal. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Mitchell |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | 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 M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-PIT46 (4Q: 03:07) Derek Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Malcolm Mitchell. S Jaquiski Tartt defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Mitchell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Cameron | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-PIT46 (4Q: 03:03) Horace Mason punted 46 yards. Touchback. Cleveland's Jordan Cameron was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 02:57) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Hogan, assisted by S Charles Godfrey.
| 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 M.Neal | 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 J.Conner | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short 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 | +++ |
|
2-3-PIT27 (4Q: 02:33) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Terrance Williams for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Hogan.
| 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 | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Neal | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Willis | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 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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3-4-PIT26 (4Q: 02:13) Cam Newton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams | 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 | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB B.Hogan | Short 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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4-4-PIT26 (4Q: 02:02) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Terrance Williams. OLB Markus Golden blocked the pass. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Tuitt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Maponga | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Posluszny | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB B.Hogan | Short 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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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-PIT26 (4Q: 01:55) Shaquille Fleming ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Mitchell |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Kantowski |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Fleming | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-12-PIT28 (4Q: 01:47) Ben Tate ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Mitchell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Kantowski |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
3-10-PIT26 (4Q: 01:37) Ben Tate ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. PENALTY: DT Andrew Billings of Pittsburgh was called for Too Many Men on the Field.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Mitchell |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | --- | | SLOT E.Kantowski |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hunter |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Tate | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Siragusa |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Lichtensteiner |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-PIT21 (4Q: 01:37) Ben Tate ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Josh Forrest, assisted by S Matt Elam. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Carr |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Mitchell |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Cameron |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | 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.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | 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 J.Moffitt |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Moses |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 4-5-PIT21 (4Q: 01:28) Mike Nugent attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 39, Pittsburgh 21 |
| (4Q: 01:21) Mike Nugent kicked off 74 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 01:21) Cam Newton pass was dropped by TE Troy Niklas. PENALTY: CB Morris Claiborn of Cleveland was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Greene | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | NB M.Claiborn | 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 | +++ |
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1-10-PIT40 (4Q: 01:13) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. OLB Khaseem Greene hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 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 K.Greene | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB N.Vigil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | 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 | +++ |
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2-10-PIT40 (4Q: 01:07) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Bentley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hester gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Greene | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | 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 | +++ |
|
| 1-10-CLE33 (4Q: 00:43) PENALTY: WR Devin Hester of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-CLE38 (4Q: 00:43) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrance Williams. CB Dwight Bentley defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE M.Golden | 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 K.Greene | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB L.Hall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | NB M.Claiborn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | DB P.Posluszny | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Wilcox | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-CLE38 (4Q: 00:36) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB James Conner. OLB Markus Golden hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE M.Golden | 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 K.Greene | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | NB M.Claiborn | 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 | +++ |
|
3-15-CLE38 (4Q: 00:27) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Will Fuller. OLB Khaseem Greene blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.McDowell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Greene | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB L.Hall | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB P.Posluszny | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Wilcox | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-15-CLE38 (4Q: 00:21) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. CB Morris Claiborn defended the pass. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE M.Golden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT C.Carpenter | 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 K.Greene | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB A.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | RCB D.Bentley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | NB M.Claiborn | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB P.Posluszny | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS C.Godfrey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Wilcox | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-CLE38 (4Q: 00:14) Derek Carr dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Cleveland Browns 39, Pittsburgh Steelers 21 |