| Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 75 degrees, fair, 12 mph wind. |
| Cincinnati won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Paul Ernster kicked off 64 yards from the PIT35. Jamarca Sanford returned the ball 11 yards to the CIN12. Tackled by Matt Elam. PENALTY: WR Justin Hardy of Cincinnati was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-CIN03 (1Q: 14:25) Alfred Morris ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton. Key block delivered by Lamar Flournoy.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | --- | | FB T.Davies |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-CIN11 (1Q: 13:43) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. OLB Clay Matthews drove right through Owen Sampson to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | 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 J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-2-CIN11 (1Q: 13:39) Carson Palmer pass was dropped by WR A.J. Jenkins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Barclay | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB S.Weatherspoon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-CIN11 (1Q: 13:33) Bradley Pinion punted 38 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 5 yards to the CIN44. Tackled by Jay Ajayi. |
1-10-CIN44 (1Q: 13:23) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for -4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith, assisted by S Kurt Coleman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-14-CIN48 (1Q: 12:55) James Conner ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith, assisted by DT Sheldon Rankins.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-CIN46 (1Q: 12:10) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jamarca Sanford. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Fuller gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 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, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Short Zone | --- | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN34 (1Q: 11:31) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bernard Blair. S Scott Patton defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Moore | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Double TE | +++ |
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2-10-CIN34 (1Q: 11:21) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 23 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN11 (1Q: 10:41) James Conner ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Connor Barwin.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | WLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-CIN12 (1Q: 10:15) James Conner ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Oliver Humphrey. Pittsburgh 6, Cincinnati 0
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 10:15) Extra point by Paul Ernster was good. Pittsburgh 7, Cincinnati 0 |
| (1Q: 10:07) Paul Ernster kicked off 47 yards from the PIT35. Jamarca Sanford returned the ball 17 yards to the CIN35. Tackled by Otis Alley. |
1-10-CIN35 (1Q: 09:46) Carson Palmer pass was dropped by WR Kennedy Bentsen.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CIN35 (1Q: 09:41) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Tony Al Shawa for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-CIN38 (1Q: 09:01) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Jay Ajayi for 6 yards. Tackled by CB B. W. Webb, assisted by OLB Sean Weatherspoon.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Short Zone | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | DB C.Matthews | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-1-CIN44 (1Q: 08:33) Bradley Pinion punted 52 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT04. |
1-10-PIT04 (1Q: 08:25) DeAndré Washington ran a draw inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Springer, assisted by S Scott Patton. Key block delivered by Parker Ehinger.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | --- | | TE V.Moore |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | --- | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Spencer |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner |
| +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-PIT10 (1Q: 07:49) Mitch Spencer ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith. Key block delivered by Russell Bodine.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner |
| +++ | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT17 (1Q: 07:05) Mitch Spencer ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Sheldon Rankins. ILB A.J. Springer crushed A.Q. Shipley to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner |
| +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-PIT16 (1Q: 06:32) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. CB Nevin Lawson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-PIT16 (1Q: 06:24) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Antonio Callaway. CB Quintin Demps defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Moore | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | MLB A.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-PIT16 (1Q: 06:15) Drew Kaser punted 57 yards. Rashaad Penny returned the kick 7 yards to the CIN34. Tackled by Bernard Blair. |
1-10-CIN34 (1Q: 06:08) Alfred Morris ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton, assisted by OLB Ryan Shazier. ILB Jonas Mouton knocked down Xavier Su'a-Filo to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-CIN36 (1Q: 05:25) Alfred Morris ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by DE Kawann Short. Key block delivered by Lamar Flournoy.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | WILB R.Mirer | In Box | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN44 (1Q: 04:47) Alfred Morris ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Kawann Short, assisted by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-CIN40 (1Q: 04:19) Alfred Morris ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| --- | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-CIN43 (1Q: 03:53) Carson Palmer pass was intended for WR A.J. Jenkins and was intercepted by OLB Clay Matthews at the CIN48. The interception was returned 48 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 13, Cincinnati 0
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 03:53) Extra point by Paul Ernster missed. |
| (1Q: 03:45) Paul Ernster kicked off 60 yards from the PIT35. Jamarca Sanford returned the ball 15 yards to the CIN20. Tackled by Braylon Edwards. |
1-10-CIN20 (1Q: 03:18) Play-Action. Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Alfred Morris for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson. Morris gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | 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 V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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) | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN33 (1Q: 02:41) Alfred Morris ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Shazier, assisted by ILB Jonas Mouton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN33 (1Q: 02:04) Play-Action. Carson Palmer pass completed to FB T.J. Davies for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles. Davies gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Secondary, 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 A.Morris | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Mirer | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-CIN33 (1Q: 01:34) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jace Barclay. S Marcus Peters knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 | +++ |
|
| 4-10-CIN33 (1Q: 01:26) Bradley Pinion punted 51 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 2 yards to the PIT18. Tackled by Jarius Byrd. |
1-10-PIT18 (1Q: 01:19) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Double TE | --- | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT23 (1Q: 00:40) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Bernard Blair for 11 yards. Tackled by S Jamarca Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Edwards | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McDonald | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | --- | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-PIT34 (2Q: 15:00) James Conner ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-PIT36 (2Q: 14:37) James Conner ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps, assisted by DT Sheldon Rankins.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Moore |
| --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| --- | 3tcDT K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Spencer |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Washington |
| +++ | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| --- | WLB A.Walker Jr. | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| --- | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-PIT32 (2Q: 14:16) Cam Newton sacked by DE Ray McDonald and DT Connor Barwin for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Parker Ehinger.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB J.Byrd | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-PIT29 (2Q: 13:39) Drew Kaser punted 34 yards. Rashaad Penny called for a fair catch at the CIN37. |
1-10-CIN37 (2Q: 13:31) Alfred Morris ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson, assisted by CB Josh Nobles. Key block delivered by T.J. Davies. Davies ran over Matt Elam to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Davies |
| +++ | WILB R.Mirer | In Box | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 | --- |
|
2-4-CIN43 (2Q: 12:57) Alfred Morris ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Shazier.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-CIN39 (2Q: 12:21) Play-Action. Carson Palmer pass was dropped by RB Jay Ajayi.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | 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.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-CIN39 (2Q: 12:16) Bradley Pinion punted 61 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 12:09) James Conner ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Connor Barwin, assisted by CB Quintin Demps.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | WLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-PIT22 (2Q: 11:35) James Conner ran around the left tackle for 35 yards. Tackled by OLB Akeem Jordan. Key block delivered by Parker Ehinger.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Moore |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | --- | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN43 (2Q: 11:02) James Conner ran around left end for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Eduardo Connell, assisted by OLB Akeem Jordan.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Washington |
| +++ | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN43 (2Q: 10:25) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 20 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton. Fuller gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN23 (2Q: 09:47) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. CB Phillip Adams defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CIN23 (2Q: 09:38) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bernard Blair. OLB Akeem Jordan defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-CIN23 (2Q: 09:30) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Devin Hester for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Nevin Lawson, assisted by S Jamarca Sanford. Hester gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: DE Aldon Smith of Cincinnati was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Edwards | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McDonald | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB N.Lawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-4-CIN04 (2Q: 09:21) James Conner ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Ray McDonald.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| --- | 3tcDT R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-CIN07 (2Q: 08:36) DeAndré Washington ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps, assisted by CB Nevin Lawson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | WLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-CIN07 (2Q: 08:05) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Nevin Lawson. Fuller gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Moore | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Spencer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-CIN04 (2Q: 07:34) Paul Ernster attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 16, Cincinnati 0 |
| (2Q: 07:28) Paul Ernster kicked off 54 yards from the PIT35. Jamarca Sanford returned the ball 19 yards to the CIN30. Tackled by Will Fuller. |
1-10-CIN30 (2Q: 06:51) Alfred Morris ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Noah Spence, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Davies |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CIN41 (2Q: 06:09) Alfred Morris ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Shazier, assisted by DE Kawann Short. Key block delivered by Lamar Flournoy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-CIN49 (2Q: 05:32) Carson Palmer scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB B. W. Webb.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT44 (2Q: 05:05) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justin Hardy. S Marcus Peters defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: DE Noah Spence of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-5-PIT39 (2Q: 05:00) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jace Barclay. CB Josh Nobles knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-PIT39 (2Q: 04:53) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Barclay | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT34 (2Q: 04:34) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles. Jenkins gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Barclay | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 04:11) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony Al Shawa. OLB Clay Matthews hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Protect | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT20 (2Q: 04:05) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Justin Hardy for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hardy gained 12 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh 16, Cincinnati 6
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Barclay | Protect | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB B.Webb | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | DB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (2Q: 04:05) Extra point by Taylor Melhaff was good. Pittsburgh 16, Cincinnati 7 |
| (2Q: 03:53) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 74 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 03:53) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrance Williams. DE Aldon Smith hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT25 (2Q: 03:43) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. OLB Akeem Jordan simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Double TE | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-PIT25 (2Q: 03:34) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-PIT33 (2Q: 02:49) Drew Kaser punted 44 yards. Rashaad Penny called for a fair catch at the CIN23. |
1-10-CIN23 (2Q: 02:40) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Alfred Morris for 13 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Morris gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Barclay | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-CIN36 (2Q: 02:00) Carson Palmer pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Kennedy Bentsen. OLB Ryan Shazier blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Protect | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | DB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CIN36 (2Q: 01:55) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Jace Barclay for 12 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Deep Zone | --- | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB 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-CIN48 (2Q: 01:33) Play-Action. Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Jace Barclay for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Pelissier | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB R.Penny | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB 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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2-6-PIT48 (2Q: 01:11) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Alfred Morris for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by S Matt Elam.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | --- |
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3-1-PIT43 (2Q: 00:51) Carson Palmer sacked by DE Hunter Vergara for a loss of 7 yards. Vergara ran right past Owen Sampson and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | LCB S.Weatherspoon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | RCB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Cincinnati called a time out. |
| 4-8-PIT50 (2Q: 00:43) Bradley Pinion punted 50 yards. Touchback. |
| 1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 00:37) Cam Newton dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 62 yards from the CIN35. Corn Elder returned the ball 17 yards to the PIT20. Tackled by Ray McDonald. |
1-10-PIT20 (3Q: 14:29) James Conner ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Kemoko Turay.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Moore |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | MLB A.Springer | In Box | --- | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-PIT20 (3Q: 14:07) Cam Newton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-PIT20 (3Q: 14:01) Cam Newton sacked by DE Kemoko Turay for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by A.Q. Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Moore | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | MLB A.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| --- | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-PIT14 (3Q: 13:26) Drew Kaser punted 48 yards. Rashaad Penny returned the kick 4 yards to the CIN42. Tackled by Will Fuller. |
1-10-CIN42 (3Q: 13:19) Alfred Morris ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Vita Vea, assisted by OLB Ryan Shazier. Key block delivered by Eric Wood.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-PIT50 (3Q: 12:45) Alfred Morris ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Shazier. Key block delivered by Eric Wood.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT46 (3Q: 12:16) Alfred Morris ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson. Key block delivered by Lamar Flournoy.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Davies |
| +++ | WILB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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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2-5-PIT41 (3Q: 11:42) Alfred Morris ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by DE Noah Spence. Key block delivered by Jack Mewhort.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | --- | | FB T.Davies |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT33 (3Q: 10:57) Alfred Morris ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Key block delivered by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-PIT25 (3Q: 10:17) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. CB Josh Nobles defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-PIT25 (3Q: 10:10) Alfred Morris ran outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton. Key block delivered by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB S.Weatherspoon | 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 J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT13 (3Q: 09:34) Carson Palmer pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Kennedy Bentsen. DE Hunter Vergara blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | 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 | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-10-PIT13 (3Q: 09:28) Carson Palmer pass was dropped by RB Alfred Morris. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SILB J.Johnson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | WLB R.Shazier | 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-PIT13 (3Q: 09:20) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Justin Hardy for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hardy gained 3 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh 16, Cincinnati 13
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Barclay | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 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 | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (3Q: 09:20) Extra point by Taylor Melhaff was good. Pittsburgh 16, Cincinnati 14 |
| (3Q: 09:09) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 61 yards from the CIN35. Corn Elder returned the ball 29 yards to the PIT33. Tackled by T.J. Davies. |
1-10-PIT33 (3Q: 08:34) James Conner ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-PIT33 (3Q: 08:02) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. S Scott Patton knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-PIT33 (3Q: 07:52) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrance Williams. DE Eduardo Connell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-PIT33 (3Q: 07:43) Drew Kaser punted 55 yards. Rashaad Penny returned the kick 5 yards to the CIN17. Tackled by Sean Weatherspoon. |
1-10-CIN17 (3Q: 07:33) Tony Al Shawa ran a reverse around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| --- | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris |
| +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-CIN15 (3Q: 07:07) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. DE Kawann Short hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-12-CIN15 (3Q: 07:00) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. S Jaquiski Tartt defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | DB C.Matthews | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-12-CIN15 (3Q: 06:47) Bradley Pinion punted 46 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 6 yards to the PIT45. PENALTY: TE Bernard Blair of Pittsburgh was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-PIT27 (3Q: 06:37) James Conner ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Springer. DE Aldon Smith knocked down Russell Bodine to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| --- | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| --- | WLB A.Walker Jr. | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| --- | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-PIT25 (3Q: 06:02) James Conner ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB A.J. Springer, assisted by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-PIT26 (3Q: 05:41) Cam Newton pass was dropped by TE Bernard Blair.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Edwards | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | NB R.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB N.Lawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-PIT26 (3Q: 05:34) Drew Kaser punted 45 yards. The ball was downed at the CIN29. |
1-10-CIN29 (3Q: 05:26) Alfred Morris ran a trap outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Kawann Short. ILB Jonas Mouton knocked down Eric Wood to break up the play.
| 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 V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| --- | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-CIN25 (3Q: 05:01) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. S Marcus Peters defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB R.Mirer | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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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3-14-CIN25 (3Q: 04:52) Play-Action. Carson Palmer pass completed to FB T.J. Davies for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Pelissier | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB R.Mirer | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 | Double TE | +++ |
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| 4-1-CIN38 (3Q: 04:30) Bradley Pinion punted 52 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 11 yards to the PIT21. Tackled by Jack Mewhort. |
1-10-PIT21 (3Q: 04:21) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bernard Blair. DE Shaun Bridges hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Double TE | +++ |
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| 2-10-PIT21 (3Q: 04:16) PENALTY: G Russell Bodine of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
2-15-PIT16 (3Q: 04:10) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Terrance Williams for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps. Williams gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT32 (3Q: 03:43) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 14 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT46 (3Q: 03:15) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Terrance Williams for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Springer, assisted by OLB Akeem Jordan. Williams gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Williams | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Double TE | +++ |
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1-10-CIN37 (3Q: 02:32) Will Fuller ran a reverse around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Springer, assisted by DT Sheldon Rankins.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| --- | 3tcDT K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE E.Connell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner |
| +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| --- | MLB A.Springer | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| --- | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-15-CIN42 (3Q: 02:09) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-CIN38 (3Q: 01:26) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Jarius Byrd. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: T Oliver Humphrey of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-CIN35 (3Q: 01:19) Drew Kaser punted 31 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CIN04. |
1-10-CIN04 (3Q: 01:12) Alfred Morris ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam, assisted by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-CIN06 (3Q: 00:31) Alfred Morris ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Noah Spence. Cincinnati's Jace Barclay was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of fourth quarter. |
3-6-CIN08 (4Q: 15:00) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jay Ajayi. DT Andrew Billings hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: OLB Sean Weatherspoon of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-CIN13 (4Q: 14:53) Alfred Morris ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB J.Johnson | 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 J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CIN17 (4Q: 14:23) Alfred Morris ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton. Key block delivered by Eric Wood.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-4-CIN23 (4Q: 13:49) PENALTY: G Xavier Su'a-Filo of Cincinnati was called for a False Start. |
2-9-CIN18 (4Q: 13:42) Rashaad Penny ran inside the left guard for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer, assisted by DE Kawann Short. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN Owen Sampson to the CIN30.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Pelissier |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB R.Penny | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Davies |
| +++ | WILB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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-CIN30 (4Q: 13:07) Alfred Morris ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Davies |
| +++ | WILB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | 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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2-10-CIN30 (4Q: 12:44) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Jay Ajayi for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by CB B. W. Webb. Ajayi gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Ajayi | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-CIN39 (4Q: 12:06) Alfred Morris ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB James-Michael Johnson. Key block delivered by Jack Mewhort.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB S.Weatherspoon | 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 J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CIN48 (4Q: 11:40) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Alfred Morris for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles, assisted by CB B. W. Webb.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | 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 V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-PIT46 (4Q: 10:58) Alfred Morris ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB B. W. Webb, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-PIT46 (4Q: 10:17) Jay Ajayi ran inside the right guard for 12 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson. Sampson ran over Clay Matthews to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | 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 T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | 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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1-10-PIT34 (4Q: 09:38) Alfred Morris ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton.
| 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 V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-PIT33 (4Q: 09:03) Alfred Morris ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| --- | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-PIT35 (4Q: 08:33) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Kenneth Banks for 14 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam. Cincinnati's Owen Sampson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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-PIT21 (4Q: 08:08) Tony Al Shawa ran a reverse around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters, assisted by ILB Jonas Mouton. Key block delivered by Eric Wood.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris |
| +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-PIT13 (4Q: 07:41) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony Al Shawa. DE Kawann Short drove right through Jack Mewhort to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-PIT13 (4Q: 07:33) Jay Ajayi ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by OLB Sean Weatherspoon. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Pelissier |
| +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | WILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Webb | 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-PIT10 (4Q: 06:53) Alfred Morris ran around the left tackle for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Ryan Shazier.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-PIT07 (4Q: 06:23) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kenneth Banks. S Jaquiski Tartt defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-PIT07 (4Q: 06:18) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Tony Al Shawa for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Al Shawa gained 8 yards after the catch. Cincinnati 20, Pittsburgh 16
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Banks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | --- | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | --- |
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| (4Q: 06:18) Extra point by Taylor Melhaff was good. Cincinnati 21, Pittsburgh 16 |
| (4Q: 06:07) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 59 yards from the CIN35. Corn Elder returned the ball 21 yards to the PIT27. Tackled by Ray McDonald. |
1-10-PIT27 (4Q: 05:30) Play-Action. Cam Newton sacked by DT Connor Barwin for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by A.Q. Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-PIT23 (4Q: 04:53) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DE Aldon Smith hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Moore | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Spencer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-PIT23 (4Q: 04:49) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bernard Blair. DE Aldon Smith drove right through Bart Kilgore to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| --- | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-PIT23 (4Q: 04:44) Drew Kaser punted 33 yards. Rashaad Penny called for a fair catch at the CIN44. |
1-10-CIN44 (4Q: 04:37) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews. Jenkins gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-PIT47 (4Q: 03:50) Alfred Morris ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-PIT47 (4Q: 03:03) Rashaad Penny ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Pelissier |
| +++ | RDE M.Shaughnessy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Penny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Davies |
| +++ | WILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | 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 | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT44 (4Q: 02:16) Jay Ajayi ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| --- | 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 T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-6-PIT40 (4Q: 02:06) Jay Ajayi ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Vita Vea, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | 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 T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | 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 J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-7-PIT41 (4Q: 01:59) Jay Ajayi ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | 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 T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | 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 | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 4-2-PIT36 (4Q: 01:48) Bradley Pinion punted 36 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 01:41) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Antonio Callaway. CB Phillip Adams defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Double TE | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT20 (4Q: 01:33) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Phillip Adams, assisted by S Kurt Coleman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT26 (4Q: 01:14) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps. Conner gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Edwards | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB N.Lawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
1-10-PIT41 (4Q: 01:05) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Will Fuller. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Double TE | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT41 (4Q: 00:55) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bernard Blair. CB Phillip Adams knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | NB R.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB N.Lawson | Double TE | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT41 (4Q: 00:48) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Terrance Williams for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps, assisted by S Scott Patton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB N.Lawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-4-PIT47 (4Q: 00:29) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE E.Connell | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Rankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | NB J.Byrd | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB N.Lawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-PIT50 (4Q: 00:19) Carson Palmer dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: Cincinnati Bengals 21, Pittsburgh Steelers 16 |