| Played in Cincinnati, OH, weather: 27 degrees, snow, 6 mph wind. |
| Cincinnati won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Paul Ernster kicked off 63 yards from the PIT35. Roddy White returned the ball 13 yards to the CIN15. Tackled by Jacoby Ford. |
| 1-10-CIN15 (1Q: 14:28) PENALTY: TE Blake Bell of Cincinnati was called for a False Start. |
1-15-CIN10 (1Q: 14:22) Jay Ajayi ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry, assisted by ILB Jonas Mouton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-15-CIN10 (1Q: 13:44) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Riddick Anderson for 25 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Anderson gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Toilolo | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Moss | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Davies | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN35 (1Q: 13:05) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 23 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters, assisted by DE Kawann Short. Bentsen gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | --- | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT42 (1Q: 12:30) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Justin O'Neal, assisted by DT Javon Hargrave. Key block delivered by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | --- | | FB T.Davies |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-PIT33 (1Q: 11:55) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Justin Hardy for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT32 (1Q: 11:27) Jay Ajayi ran a trap outside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Andrew Billings, assisted by ILB Jonas Mouton. Key block delivered by Jack Mewhort.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-PIT26 (1Q: 11:01) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 11 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Jenkins gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Spy on QB | --- | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT15 (1Q: 10:24) Carson Palmer sacked by OLB Sean Weatherspoon for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Eric Wood.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Protect | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-13-PIT18 (1Q: 09:42) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kennedy Bentsen. OLB Justin O'Neal hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Double X(SE) | --- | | TE R.Anderson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-13-PIT18 (1Q: 09:35) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 18 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Bentsen gained 3 yards after the catch. Cincinnati 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 09:35) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. Cincinnati 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 09:26) Jeff Chandler kicked off 61 yards from the CIN35. Jacoby Ford returned the ball 24 yards to the PIT28. Tackled by Jose May. |
1-10-PIT28 (1Q: 08:52) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. OLB Nate Palmer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | --- | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB L.Ryan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT28 (1Q: 08:46) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Troy Niklas. OLB Nate Palmer blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-PIT28 (1Q: 08:36) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DE Eduardo Connell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Appleton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB L.Ryan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-PIT28 (1Q: 08:25) Drew Kaser punted 62 yards. Rasul Douglas returned the kick 5 yards to the CIN15. Tackled by John Terry. Ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Rodney Hudson at the CIN15. |
1-10-CIN15 (1Q: 08:16) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Fuller gained 9 yards after the catch. Cincinnati 7, Pittsburgh 6
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 08:16) Extra point by Paul Ernster was good. Cincinnati 7, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (1Q: 08:09) Paul Ernster kicked off 73 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN25 (1Q: 08:09) Jay Ajayi ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry, assisted by DE Noah Spence.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-CIN28 (1Q: 07:48) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Anderson |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-CIN33 (1Q: 07:14) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Jay Ajayi for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton. Ajayi gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE W.Mercilus | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB S.Weatherspoon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN43 (1Q: 06:38) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for FB T.J. Davies. DE Hunter Vergara defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Toilolo | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Moss | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Davies | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CIN43 (1Q: 06:32) Carson Palmer sacked by OLB Sean Weatherspoon for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Jack Mewhort.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-CIN38 (1Q: 05:56) Carson Palmer pass completed to FB T.J. Davies for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara. Davies gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-3-CIN50 (1Q: 05:29) Jay Ajayi ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles, assisted by OLB Sean Weatherspoon. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson. Sampson ran over Andrew Billings to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | --- | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Hardy |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT43 (1Q: 04:48) Play-Action. Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 15 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT28 (1Q: 04:17) Carson Palmer pass completed to FB T.J. Davies for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Josh Forrest, assisted by DE Hunter Vergara. Davies gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-8-PIT26 (1Q: 03:50) Jonathan Dwyer ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Josh Forrest.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Davies |
| --- | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-PIT26 (1Q: 03:19) Carson Palmer pass completed to FB T.J. Davies for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-PIT26 (1Q: 02:38) Jeff Chandler attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 10, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (1Q: 02:30) Jeff Chandler kicked off 70 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 02:30) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB James Conner. ILB Bud Dupree defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | --- | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT25 (1Q: 02:23) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Charles Sims for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-PIT28 (1Q: 01:56) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Nevin Lawson, assisted by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Appleton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB L.Ryan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-PIT31 (1Q: 01:10) Drew Kaser punted 34 yards. Rasul Douglas called for a fair catch at the CIN35. |
1-10-CIN35 (1Q: 01:03) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kennedy Bentsen. ILB Josh Forrest hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CIN35 (1Q: 00:58) Play-Action. Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Riddick Anderson for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-CIN39 (1Q: 00:33) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kennedy Bentsen. CB Josh Nobles defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-CIN39 (1Q: 00:24) Bradley Pinion punted 45 yards. Devin Hester called for a fair catch at the PIT16. |
1-10-PIT16 (1Q: 00:16) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Logan Ryan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-10-PIT16 (2Q: 15:00) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Nevin Lawson, assisted by CB Logan Ryan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-7-PIT19 (2Q: 14:16) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps. Brooks gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Appleton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB L.Ryan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT38 (2Q: 13:50) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB James Conner. CB Nevin Lawson simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. PENALTY: CB Quintin Demps of Cincinnati was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT42 (2Q: 13:46) James Conner ran a draw inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Nate Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Cortez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-PIT39 (2Q: 13:22) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 22 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton. Brooks gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: ILB Bud Dupree of Cincinnati was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN39 (2Q: 13:12) Cam Newton pass was dropped by TE Troy Niklas.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN39 (2Q: 13:06) James Conner ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Erick Evans, assisted by CB Quintin Demps. PENALTY: WR Will Fuller of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Cortez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-CIN43 (2Q: 12:57) Cam Newton scrambled for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Appleton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB N.Perry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB L.Ryan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN26 (2Q: 12:13) James Conner ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Nevin Lawson. Conner slipped on the snowy field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-CIN24 (2Q: 11:42) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Troy Niklas for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Nevin Lawson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN13 (2Q: 11:09) James Conner ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Sheldon Rankins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | --- | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Cortez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-CIN12 (2Q: 10:45) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB L.Ryan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-CIN09 (2Q: 10:21) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps, assisted by CB Nevin Lawson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Appleton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB L.Ryan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-CIN10 (2Q: 09:34) Paul Ernster attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 10, Pittsburgh 10 |
| (2Q: 09:29) Paul Ernster kicked off 68 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN25 (2Q: 09:29) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. OLB Clay Matthews hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Toilolo | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN25 (2Q: 09:22) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Levine Toilolo. DE Kawann Short hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Bell | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Toilolo | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Moss | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Double TE | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-10-CIN25 (2Q: 09:16) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for FB T.J. Davies. S Matt Elam knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Toilolo | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Davies | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-CIN25 (2Q: 09:08) Bradley Pinion punted 42 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 12 yards to the PIT45. Tackled by Jose May. |
1-10-PIT45 (2Q: 08:57) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Nick Perry. PENALTY: G Parker Ehinger of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | --- | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-PIT35 (2Q: 08:48) James Conner ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith. PENALTY: G Parker Ehinger of Pittsburgh was called for an Illegal Shift. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Spy | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-20-PIT35 (2Q: 08:39) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 31 yards. Tackled by S Devan Masucci. Hester gained 17 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN Bud Dupree for 9 yards to the CIN43.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB N.Palmer | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Cortez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN43 (2Q: 08:28) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Justin O'Neal.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| --- | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Davies |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-CIN42 (2Q: 08:04) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 5 yards. Tackled by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-CIN47 (2Q: 07:28) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Jay Ajayi for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Javon Hargrave.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.Toilolo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Davies | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Mouton | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT44 (2Q: 07:04) Justin Hardy ran a reverse around left end for 17 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam. Key block delivered by Jack Mewhort. PENALTY: G Owen Sampson of Cincinnati was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | --- | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi |
| +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Spy | --- |
|
1-20-CIN46 (2Q: 06:45) Play-Action. Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jay Ajayi. DT Andrew Billings hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-20-CIN46 (2Q: 06:39) Jay Ajayi ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | --- | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-15-PIT49 (2Q: 05:57) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kennedy Bentsen. OLB Clay Matthews defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-15-PIT49 (2Q: 05:47) Bradley Pinion punted 49 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 05:40) James Conner ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-PIT19 (2Q: 04:59) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps, assisted by DE Aldon Smith. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Brooks gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-PIT29 (2Q: 04:18) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Shaquille Brooks for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Shaun Bridges.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Appleton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB J.May | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-PIT29 (2Q: 03:43) Drew Kaser punted 40 yards. Rasul Douglas returned the kick 14 yards to the CIN45. Tackled by John Terry. |
1-10-CIN45 (2Q: 03:34) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Jonathan Dwyer for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Toilolo | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Hardy | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-PIT47 (2Q: 03:12) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Riddick Anderson for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT43 (2Q: 02:51) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Justin Hardy for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Duffy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.White | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | DB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT30 (2Q: 02:30) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT30 (2Q: 02:13) Play-Action. Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jonathan Dwyer. DE Noah Spence drove right through Owen Sampson to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-PIT30 (2Q: 02:09) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-1-PIT21 (2Q: 02:00) Jeff Chandler attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 13, Pittsburgh 10 |
| (2Q: 01:52) Jeff Chandler kicked off 74 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 01:52) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Troy Niklas. DT Erick Evans hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Cortez | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT25 (2Q: 01:46) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Will Fuller. DT Erick Evans blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-PIT25 (2Q: 01:36) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Rodolfo Appleton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Appleton | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB L.Ryan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
| 4-7-PIT28 (2Q: 01:04) Drew Kaser punted 53 yards. Rasul Douglas returned the kick 6 yards to the CIN25. Tackled by Devin Hester. |
1-10-CIN25 (2Q: 00:55) Carson Palmer sacked by DE Noah Spence for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Eric Wood.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Toilolo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| --- | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-16-CIN19 (2Q: 00:26) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for FB T.J. Davies. CB Josh Nobles simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Toilolo | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Moss | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Davies | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-CIN19 (2Q: 00:21) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
4-1-CIN34 (2Q: 00:10) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Noah Spence, assisted by S Matt Elam. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Davies |
| +++ | SILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WILB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | In Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | LCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | SS M.Elam | In Box | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Jeff Chandler kicked off 72 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 15:00) PENALTY: G Parker Ehinger of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT20 (3Q: 14:50) Cam Newton sacked by DT Erick Evans for a loss of 11 yards. Evans simply blew through Oliver Humphrey to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT J.Ford | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB L.Ryan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-26-PIT09 (3Q: 14:07) Cam Newton sacked by DE Eduardo Connell for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Parker Ehinger.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | --- | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB N.Palmer | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-34-PIT01 (3Q: 13:23) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was intended for WR Will Fuller and was intercepted by OLB Nick Perry at the PIT17. The interception was returned 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Cincinnati 19, Pittsburgh 10
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Appleton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB L.Ryan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (3Q: 13:23) Extra point by Jeff Chandler was good. Cincinnati 20, Pittsburgh 10 |
| (3Q: 13:13) Jeff Chandler kicked off 55 yards from the CIN35. Jacoby Ford returned the ball 20 yards to the PIT30. Tackled by Jose May. |
1-10-PIT30 (3Q: 12:42) Cam Newton pass completed to FB Mitch Spencer for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Nate Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB N.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE M.Spencer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-PIT33 (3Q: 12:01) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Troy Niklas. DE Eduardo Connell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-PIT33 (3Q: 11:55) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Rodolfo Appleton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Appleton | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB L.Ryan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | --- |
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| 4-2-PIT38 (3Q: 11:24) Drew Kaser punted 47 yards. Rasul Douglas called for a fair catch at the CIN15. |
1-10-CIN15 (3Q: 11:14) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the left guard for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Justin O'Neal. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson. Sampson ran over Josh Forrest to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | --- | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | --- | | FB T.Davies |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CIN26 (3Q: 10:50) Jay Ajayi ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Andrew Billings, assisted by S Dawan Landry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Hardy |
| +++ | WLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-CIN26 (3Q: 10:08) Carson Palmer pass was dropped by WR Kennedy Bentsen.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WILB H.Vergara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-CIN26 (3Q: 10:03) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Blake Bell for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. Bell gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Bell | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-3-CIN33 (3Q: 09:34) Bradley Pinion punted 66 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT01. |
1-10-PIT01 (3Q: 09:25) James Conner ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Sheldon Rankins.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-PIT01 (3Q: 09:05) Will Fuller ran a reverse around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Shaun Bridges. Key block delivered by A.Q. Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner |
| +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Cortez | Out of Box | --- | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-PIT10 (3Q: 08:40) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Nevin Lawson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Appleton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB J.May | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT16 (3Q: 07:59) The Hammer Sims ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Shaun Bridges, assisted by S Scott Patton. Key block delivered by A.Q. Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-PIT21 (3Q: 07:26) Cam Newton sacked by DE Aldon Smith for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Oliver Humphrey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | --- | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Cortez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-PIT15 (3Q: 06:47) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DE Shaun Bridges drove right through Rodney Hudson to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Appleton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB L.Ryan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-PIT15 (3Q: 06:37) Drew Kaser punted 39 yards. Rasul Douglas returned the kick 8 yards to the PIT46. Tackled by Devin Hester. |
| 1-10-PIT46 (3Q: 06:27) PENALTY: TE Riddick Anderson of Cincinnati was called for a False Start. |
1-15-CIN49 (3Q: 06:22) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. S Matt Elam defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-CIN49 (3Q: 06:17) Play-Action. Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 1 yard. Tackled by S Dawan Landry, assisted by DE Noah Spence.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- |
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3-14-CIN50 (3Q: 05:47) Carson Palmer pass was intended for FB T.J. Davies and was intercepted by S Jaquiski Tartt at the PIT40. The interception was returned 10 yards. Tackled by T.J. Davies.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Anderson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Toilolo | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN50 (3Q: 05:34) The Hammer Sims ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Sheldon Rankins.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-CIN50 (3Q: 04:56) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Shaquille Brooks. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-CIN50 (3Q: 04:48) Cam Newton pass was intended for RB James Conner and was intercepted by ILB Bud Dupree at the CIN41. The interception was returned 6 yards. Tackled by Vance McDonald.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN47 (3Q: 04:38) Jonathan Dwyer ran a trap outside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton, assisted by S Marcus Peters. Key block delivered by T.J. Davies.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | --- | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Davies |
| +++ | WILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-PIT47 (3Q: 04:11) Carson Palmer pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Kennedy Bentsen.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-PIT47 (3Q: 04:04) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Blake Bell for 3 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Vergara | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-PIT44 (3Q: 03:34) Bradley Pinion punted 44 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (3Q: 03:29) Cam Newton sacked by ILB Bud Dupree for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Rodney Hudson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB B.Dupree | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-18-PIT12 (3Q: 03:03) James Conner ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton, assisted by CB Nevin Lawson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-14-PIT16 (3Q: 02:25) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. ILB Rodolfo Appleton drove right through Rodney Hudson to hurry the quarterback. PENALTY: G Parker Ehinger of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Appleton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB L.Ryan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-14-PIT16 (3Q: 02:19) Drew Kaser punted 47 yards. Rasul Douglas returned the kick 10 yards to the CIN47. PENALTY: TE Riddick Anderson of Cincinnati was called for Roughing the Kicker. |
| 1-10-PIT31 (3Q: 02:10) PENALTY: T John Terry of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT26 (3Q: 02:01) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Terrance Williams for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Bump and Run | --- | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-9-PIT32 (3Q: 01:22) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Troy Niklas. CB Nevin Lawson knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-PIT32 (3Q: 01:18) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Terrance Williams. DE Aldon Smith blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Appleton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB C.Cortez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-PIT32 (3Q: 01:09) Drew Kaser punted 35 yards. Rasul Douglas called for a fair catch at the CIN33. |
1-10-CIN33 (3Q: 00:58) Jay Ajayi ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Kawann Short.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | RCB M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-CIN32 (3Q: 00:33) Carson Palmer pass was dropped by WR Kennedy Bentsen. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: ILB Jonas Mouton of Pittsburgh was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | WLB J.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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1-10-CIN47 (3Q: 00:26) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by ILB Josh Forrest. Key block delivered by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Davies |
| +++ | WILB J.Mouton | In Box | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-4-PIT47 (4Q: 15:00) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Jonathan Dwyer for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon, assisted by CB Josh Nobles. Dwyer gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-PIT44 (4Q: 14:26) Jay Ajayi ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Whitney Mercilus. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy |
| +++ | WLB J.Forrest | In Box | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB S.Weatherspoon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT43 (4Q: 13:52) Jonathan Dwyer ran a draw inside the right guard for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Lamar Flournoy.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Davies |
| +++ | WILB J.Mouton | In Box | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT29 (4Q: 13:16) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justin Hardy. DT Andrew Billings defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT29 (4Q: 13:10) Carson Palmer pass was dropped by TE Blake Bell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.White | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Bell | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB R.Duffy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-PIT29 (4Q: 13:03) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kennedy Bentsen. S Jaquiski Tartt knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-PIT29 (4Q: 12:57) Jeff Chandler attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 23, Pittsburgh 10 |
| (4Q: 12:49) Jeff Chandler kicked off 56 yards from the CIN35. Jacoby Ford returned the ball 28 yards to the PIT37. Tackled by Roddy White. |
1-10-PIT37 (4Q: 12:23) Cam Newton sacked by DE Eduardo Connell and DE Aldon Smith for a loss of 5 yards. Connell simply blew through Oliver Humphrey to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB L.Ryan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-PIT32 (4Q: 11:51) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. S Scott Patton knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-PIT32 (4Q: 11:41) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Nevin Lawson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Appleton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB C.Cortez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN37 (4Q: 11:06) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Nate Palmer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-CIN30 (4Q: 10:32) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton. Key block delivered by Parker Ehinger.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| --- | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Palmer | In Box | --- | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CIN27 (4Q: 09:57) The Hammer Sims ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Sheldon Rankins, assisted by ILB Bud Dupree. Key block delivered by A.Q. Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | --- | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-CIN22 (4Q: 09:24) Charles Sims ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Nate Palmer. Key block delivered by A.Q. Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | --- | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CIN16 (4Q: 08:45) James Conner ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Devan Masucci.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-CIN13 (4Q: 08:19) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB James Conner. ILB Bud Dupree knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-7-CIN13 (4Q: 08:15) PENALTY: G Parker Ehinger of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
3-12-CIN18 (4Q: 08:09) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. S Scott Patton defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Appleton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB L.Ryan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-12-CIN18 (4Q: 08:02) PENALTY: K Paul Ernster of Pittsburgh was called for Delay of Game. |
| 4-17-CIN23 (4Q: 08:02) Paul Ernster attempted a 40 yard field goal and it was blocked by Devan Masucci. PIT Paul Ernster recovered the ball at the CIN38. |
1-10-CIN38 (4Q: 07:54) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT OLB Clay Matthews to the CIN47.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Anderson |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CIN47 (4Q: 07:46) Charles Sims ran a draw inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps, assisted by S Devan Masucci. Key block delivered by Rodney Hudson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-CIN41 (4Q: 07:15) The Hammer Sims ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Devan Masucci. Key block delivered by Oliver Humphrey.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | --- | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | WLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB L.Ryan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CIN32 (4Q: 06:36) James Conner ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Eduardo Connell.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Niklas |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-CIN33 (4Q: 06:14) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 3 yards. Tackled by S Devan Masucci. Hester gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 3-8-CIN30 (4Q: 05:55) PENALTY: QB Cam Newton of Pittsburgh was called for Delay of Game. |
| 3-13-CIN35 (4Q: 05:47) PENALTY: WR Shaquille Brooks of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
3-18-CIN40 (4Q: 05:41) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaquille Brooks. S Scott Patton simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Appleton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB L.Ryan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-18-CIN40 (4Q: 05:29) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 9 yards. Tackled by S Devan Masucci, assisted by ILB Rodolfo Appleton. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB R.Appleton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Perry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB C.Cortez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN31 (4Q: 05:23) Jay Ajayi ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Noah Spence.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Mouton | Spy | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy |
| +++ | WLB R.Duffy | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS D.Landry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-CIN32 (4Q: 04:36) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Whitney Mercilus, assisted by S Matt Elam.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | --- | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE W.Mercilus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Anderson |
| +++ | WILB H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-CIN33 (4Q: 03:50) Jay Ajayi ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Toilolo |
| +++ | WILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-4-CIN37 (4Q: 03:04) Bradley Pinion punted and it was blocked by Josh Forrest. PIT Josh Forrest recovered the ball at the CIN24. |
1-10-CIN24 (4Q: 02:57) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB N.Palmer | Double SLOT | --- | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-CIN18 (4Q: 02:39) Cam Newton scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Pritchett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Protect | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB C.Cortez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-CIN16 (4Q: 02:11) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Terrance Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB R.Appleton | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB J.May | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Bump and Run | +++ |
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4-2-CIN16 (4Q: 02:01) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Vance McDonald for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Nevin Lawson. McDonald gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Sims | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB N.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Appleton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | WLB J.May | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-CIN13 (4Q: 01:54) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. ILB Bud Dupree defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CIN13 (4Q: 01:47) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Nevin Lawson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB C.Cortez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-14-CIN17 (4Q: 01:27) Cam Newton sacked by DE Shaun Bridges for a loss of 4 yards. Bridges ran right past John Terry and knocked down the quarterback. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN Aldon Smith on the CIN21.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Appleton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB N.Perry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB L.Ryan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN21 (4Q: 00:57) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Noah Spence, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Toilolo |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Davies |
| +++ | WILB J.Mouton | In Box | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| --- | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-11-CIN20 (4Q: 00:50) Jonathan Dwyer ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Dwyer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Forrest | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Davies |
| +++ | WILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB J.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
3-11-CIN20 (4Q: 00:40) Jay Ajayi ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Andrew Billings, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Bell |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 4-9-CIN22 (4Q: 00:33) Bradley Pinion punted 54 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 3 yards to the PIT27. Tackled by Jose May. |
1-10-PIT27 (4Q: 00:26) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Shaquille Brooks. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Appleton | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB L.Ryan | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB C.Cortez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT27 (4Q: 00:16) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was intended for WR Devin Hester and was intercepted by CB Rasul Douglas at the PIT38. Tackled by Devin Hester. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Brooks | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Niklas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Williams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB R.Appleton | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Terry |
| +++ | RCB L.Ryan | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB R.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hudson |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS D.Masucci | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-PIT38 (4Q: 00:03) Carson Palmer dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: Cincinnati Bengals 23, Pittsburgh Steelers 10 |