| Played in Cincinnati, OH, weather: 54 degrees, fair, 6 mph wind. |
| Cincinnati won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Paul Ernster kicked off 65 yards from the PIT35. Jamarca Sanford returned the ball 16 yards to the CIN16. Tackled by Sean Weatherspoon. |
1-10-CIN16 (1Q: 14:32) Alfred Morris ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113 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 | +++ |
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2-6-CIN20 (1Q: 13:48) Play-Action. Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. DE Noah Spence hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: RB Alfred Morris of Cincinnati was called for an Illegal Formation.
| 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, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 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 | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 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 | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-11-CIN15 (1Q: 13:42) Rashaad Penny ran a draw inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam, assisted by DE Noah Spence.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB R.Penny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Pelissier |
| +++ | 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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3-6-CIN20 (1Q: 12:59) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Jay Ajayi for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton. Ajayi gained 12 yards after the catch. PENALTY: WR A.J. Jenkins of Cincinnati was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB J.Ajayi | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | 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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3-11-CIN15 (1Q: 12:51) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 15 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bentsen gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I 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, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | --- | | 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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1-10-CIN30 (1Q: 12:25) Alfred Morris ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Eric Wood.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | 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 | Out of Box | --- | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | --- |
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2-5-CIN35 (1Q: 12:00) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kenneth Banks. OLB Clay Matthews hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: G Xavier Su'a-Filo of Cincinnati was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Penny | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Mirer | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Mewhort |
| --- | WLB R.Shazier | Double TE | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-CIN25 (1Q: 11:56) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Kenneth Banks for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Nobles, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt. Banks gained 3 yards after the catch.
| 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 | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 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 | +++ |
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3-6-CIN34 (1Q: 11:09) Carson Palmer sacked by DE Hunter Vergara and S Marcus Peters for a loss of 5 yards. Vergara simply blew through Owen Sampson to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Protect | --- | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| --- | LCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| --- | RCB 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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| 4-11-CIN29 (1Q: 10:43) Bradley Pinion punted 46 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 5 yards to the PIT30. PENALTY: S Deiondre' Hall of Pittsburgh was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-PIT19 (1Q: 10:33) Ramon Berger ran around left end for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Nevin Lawson, assisted by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clowney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Berger | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | 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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2-8-PIT21 (1Q: 09:53) DeAndré Washington ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Marvin Austin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | 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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3-6-PIT23 (1Q: 09:20) Cam Newton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Terrance Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Berger | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Secondary, 4 Curl (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 N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-PIT23 (1Q: 09:10) Drew Kaser punted 54 yards. Rashaad Penny returned the kick 3 yards to the CIN26. Tackled by Sean Weatherspoon. |
1-10-CIN26 (1Q: 08:59) Alfred Morris ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | 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 | +++ |
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2-8-CIN28 (1Q: 08:19) Alfred Morris ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton, assisted by DT Vita Vea.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | 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 | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-CIN31 (1Q: 07:42) Jay Ajayi ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson.
| 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 A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 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-CIN38 (1Q: 07:00) Play-Action. Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. CB B. W. Webb defended the pass. PENALTY: S Jaquiski Tartt of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | 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 | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 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 | 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-CIN43 (1Q: 06:54) Alfred Morris ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton, assisted by DE Noah Spence.
| 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 | +++ |
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2-10-CIN43 (1Q: 06:18) Carson Palmer pass was dropped by TE Jace Barclay. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: OLB Rod Mirer of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Protect | +++ | 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 | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN48 (1Q: 06:14) Alfred Morris ran inside the left guard for 15 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | 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 | +++ |
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1-10-PIT37 (1Q: 05:48) Alfred Morris ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters, assisted by OLB Ryan Shazier. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong 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 | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 05:14) Alfred Morris ran around the left tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Shazier. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | 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 | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-4-PIT04 (1Q: 04:39) Play-Action. Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Alfred Morris for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Cincinnati 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 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 | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 04:39) Extra point by Taylor Melhaff was good. Cincinnati 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 04:32) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 65 yards from the CIN35. Corn Elder returned the ball 23 yards to the PIT23. Tackled by Rashaad Penny. |
1-10-PIT23 (1Q: 04:13) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Bernard Blair for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Springer, assisted by CB Phillip Adams.
| 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 | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 0 Dig (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 | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT27 (1Q: 03:33) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Nevin Lawson. Fuller gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Edwards | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clowney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Flowers | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB R.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT29 (1Q: 02:47) Cam Newton pass was dropped by RB Ramon Berger.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Edwards | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clowney | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Berger | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB B.Dupree | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB R.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-PIT29 (1Q: 02:40) Drew Kaser punted 45 yards. Rashaad Penny returned the kick -3 yards to the CIN23. Tackled by Vincent Moore. |
1-10-CIN23 (1Q: 02:31) Alfred Morris ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Kawann Short, assisted by S Marcus Peters. Key block delivered by Jack Mewhort.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | 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 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 | +++ |
|
2-4-CIN29 (1Q: 01:52) Alfred Morris ran a draw inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Shazier.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | 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 | +++ |
|
3-5-CIN28 (1Q: 01:09) Jay Ajayi ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 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 | +++ |
|
| 4-5-CIN28 (1Q: 00:47) Bradley Pinion punted 48 yards. Devin Hester called for a fair catch at the PIT24. |
1-10-PIT24 (1Q: 00:39) Mitch Spencer ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Walker Jr., assisted by DE Ray McDonald. Key block delivered by A.Q. Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Turay | In Box | --- | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clowney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington |
| +++ | 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 | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-5-PIT29 (1Q: 00:17) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Terrance Williams for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Springer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Primary, 0 Dig (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 | --- |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-PIT37 (2Q: 15:00) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Hester. DE Aldon Smith hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Edwards | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB R.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT37 (2Q: 14:56) Mitch Spencer ran around right end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Nevin Lawson, assisted by DE Aldon Smith.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington |
| +++ | 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 | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT40 (2Q: 14:12) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | RB R.Berger | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Williams | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 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 N.Lawson | Short Zone | --- | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-PIT40 (2Q: 13:30) Drew Kaser punted 41 yards. Rashaad Penny returned the kick 0 yards to the CIN19. Tackled by Jerome Baker. |
1-10-CIN19 (2Q: 13:22) Carson Palmer sacked by OLB Clay Matthews and DT Vita Vea for a loss of 3 yards. Matthews ran right past Owen Sampson and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | 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 | Blitz Passer | +++ | | 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 | Short Zone | +++ | | 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 | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-13-CIN16 (2Q: 12:44) Carson Palmer sacked by DE Hunter Vergara for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 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 | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-CIN14 (2Q: 12:11) Carson Palmer sacked by DE Hunter Vergara and DE Kawann Short for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Owen Sampson. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN Jace Barclay on the CIN10.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 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 | +++ |
|
| 4-19-CIN10 (2Q: 11:37) Bradley Pinion punted 46 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 10 yards to the CIN46. Tackled by Ryan Ramczyk. |
1-10-CIN46 (2Q: 11:29) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Bernard Blair for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps, assisted by OLB Akeem Jordan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Blair gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 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 | +++ |
|
2-7-CIN43 (2Q: 10:58) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bernard Blair. DE Aldon Smith drove right through Oliver Humphrey to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clowney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Berger | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 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 | +++ |
|
3-7-CIN43 (2Q: 10:51) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ramon Berger. DE Ray McDonald hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Berger | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 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 N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-CIN43 (2Q: 10:45) Drew Kaser punted 43 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN20 (2Q: 10:40) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Kawann Short. Jenkins gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Blitz Passer | +++ | | 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 | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN36 (2Q: 10:07) Alfred Morris ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews, assisted by DE Noah Spence.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT 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 | +++ |
|
2-7-CIN39 (2Q: 09:26) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Alfred Morris for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Vergara. Morris gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Secondary, 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 | Short Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-CIN42 (2Q: 08:58) Carson Palmer pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 2 Slant (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 | +++ |
|
| 4-4-CIN42 (2Q: 08:53) Bradley Pinion punted 40 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 7 yards to the PIT25. Tackled by Rashaad Penny. Ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Sean Weatherspoon at the PIT25. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 08:46) DeAndré Washington ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Akeem Jordan, assisted by DT Marvin Austin. Key block delivered by Bart Kilgore.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | 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 | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT30 (2Q: 08:10) DeAndré Washington ran inside the right guard for 10 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Scott Patton, assisted by S Kurt Coleman. Key block delivered by Bart Kilgore.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | 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 | --- |
|
1-10-PIT40 (2Q: 07:29) Play-Action. Cam Newton sacked by DT Marvin Austin for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Bart Kilgore.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB A.Springer | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 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 | +++ |
|
2-17-PIT33 (2Q: 06:56) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Walker Jr., assisted by OLB Akeem Jordan. Fuller gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: CB Nevin Lawson of Cincinnati was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clowney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Berger | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Double TE | --- | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 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 | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN50 (2Q: 06:46) Otis Alley ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clowney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB O.Alley | 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-CIN50 (2Q: 06:15) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was dropped by TE Bernard Blair.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Secondary, 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 | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-CIN50 (2Q: 06:08) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Ramon Berger for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jamarca Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Berger | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | WLB Q.Demps | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-CIN46 (2Q: 05:36) Drew Kaser punted 43 yards. The ball was downed at the CIN03. |
1-10-CIN03 (2Q: 05:28) Alfred Morris ran inside the right guard for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Noah Spence. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson. Sampson ran over Clay Matthews to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong 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 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-CIN16 (2Q: 04:58) Carson Palmer kept the ball, running inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by S Matt Elam.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Penny |
| +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Pelissier |
| +++ | 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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2-11-CIN15 (2Q: 04:33) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Jace Barclay for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 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 | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-CIN21 (2Q: 03:58) Jay Ajayi ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Sean Weatherspoon.
| 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 A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 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 | +++ |
|
| 4-3-CIN23 (2Q: 03:27) Bradley Pinion punted 50 yards. Devin Hester returned the kick 9 yards to the PIT36. Tackled by Rashaad Penny. |
1-10-PIT36 (2Q: 03:20) DeAndré Washington ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Walker Jr., assisted by OLB Akeem Jordan. Key block delivered by Parker Ehinger.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Turay | In Box | --- | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clowney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | 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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2-5-PIT41 (2Q: 02:36) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. CB Phillip Adams knocked the ball out of his grasp. PENALTY: S Scott Patton of Cincinnati was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | 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 | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN43 (2Q: 02:26) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Antonio Callaway for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Springer. Callaway gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clowney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Berger | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 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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2-3-CIN36 (2Q: 02:03) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Antonio Callaway for 14 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton, assisted by S Kurt Coleman. Callaway gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | 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 D.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 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 | 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 | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-CIN22 (2Q: 01:56) Cam Newton pass completed to FB Mitch Spencer for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Nevin Lawson, assisted by ILB A.J. Springer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Turay | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clowney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Man-to-Man | +++ | | 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 | +++ |
|
1-9-CIN09 (2Q: 01:35) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Bernard Blair for 4 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton. Blair gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | 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 | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
2-5-CIN05 (2Q: 01:14) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Terrance Williams for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Akeem Jordan, assisted by ILB A.J. Springer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clowney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Double TE | --- |
|
3-1-CIN01 (2Q: 00:57) Cam Newton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Antonio Callaway.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clowney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | MLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | WLB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | LCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | RCB S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | SS K.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-1-CIN01 (2Q: 00:46) Paul Ernster attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 7, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (2Q: 00:38) Paul Ernster kicked off 72 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN25 (2Q: 00:38) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kenneth Banks. CB B. W. Webb defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | 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 | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 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 | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN25 (2Q: 00:34) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 37 yards. Tackled by CB B. W. Webb. Jenkins gained 40 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 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 | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Cincinnati called a time out. |
1-10-PIT38 (2Q: 00:27) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Tony Al Shawa for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: S Marcus Peters of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Stewart | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 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 | --- |
|
1-10-PIT27 (2Q: 00:17) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. CB B. W. Webb defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 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 | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-PIT27 (2Q: 00:07) Taylor Melhaff attempted a 44 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 65 yards from the CIN35. Corn Elder returned the ball 19 yards to the PIT19. Tackled by Rashaad Penny. |
1-10-PIT19 (3Q: 14:26) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Bernard Blair for -3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps.
| 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, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 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 | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-13-PIT16 (3Q: 13:58) Ramon Berger ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Springer, assisted by CB Quintin Demps.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clowney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | --- | | RB R.Berger | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | 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 | +++ |
|
3-9-PIT20 (3Q: 13:23) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps. PENALTY: WR Terrance Williams of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Motion. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Berger | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 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 N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-PIT27 (3Q: 13:13) Drew Kaser punted 39 yards. Rashaad Penny called for a fair catch at the CIN34. |
1-10-CIN34 (3Q: 13:05) Alfred Morris ran around the left tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Key block delivered by Owen Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | 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 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 | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT47 (3Q: 12:24) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Rashaad Penny for 38 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer. Penny gained 40 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Banks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Penny | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Double TE | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-9-PIT09 (3Q: 11:38) Alfred Morris ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Lamar Flournoy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong 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 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 | +++ |
|
2-1-PIT01 (3Q: 11:09) Alfred Morris ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | RDE C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Ball Carrier | --- | NB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa |
| +++ | SILB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WILB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | In Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | LCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | RCB J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| --- | SS M.Elam | In Box | +++ |
|
3-3-PIT03 (3Q: 10:36) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cincinnati 13, Pittsburgh 3
| 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 | --- |
|
| (3Q: 10:36) Extra point by Taylor Melhaff was good. Cincinnati 14, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (3Q: 10:26) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 74 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 10:26) 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, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 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 | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT25 (3Q: 10:20) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrance Williams. S Kurt Coleman defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Primary, 0 Dig (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 | +++ |
|
| 3-10-PIT25 (3Q: 10:16) PENALTY: T Bart Kilgore of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
3-15-PIT20 (3Q: 10:09) Cam Newton sacked by DE Shaun Bridges for a loss of 6 yards. Bridges ran right past Oliver Humphrey and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Williams | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Berger | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 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 N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-21-PIT14 (3Q: 09:33) Drew Kaser punted 47 yards. Rashaad Penny returned the kick 6 yards to the CIN45. Tackled by Sean Weatherspoon. |
1-10-CIN45 (3Q: 09:23) Alfred Morris ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by DT Vita Vea. Key block delivered by Lamar Flournoy. PENALTY: C Eric Wood of Cincinnati was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Hardy |
| +++ | 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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1-20-CIN35 (3Q: 09:15) Alfred Morris ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Noah Spence.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | 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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2-19-CIN36 (3Q: 08:33) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 17 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bentsen gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Penny | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE N.Pelissier | 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 | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-PIT47 (3Q: 07:49) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bentsen gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Stewart | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Weatherspoon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Shazier | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Hardy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | DB C.Matthews | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT43 (3Q: 07:24) Carson Palmer pass completed to RB Alfred Morris for 6 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam. Morris gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: C Eric Wood of Cincinnati was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | 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 A.Morris | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | 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 | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-CIN47 (3Q: 07:13) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Kenneth Banks for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Clay Matthews.
| 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 | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 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 | +++ |
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2-13-PIT46 (3Q: 06:35) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony Al Shawa. DE Hunter Vergara hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Morris | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 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 | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-13-PIT46 (3Q: 06:27) Carson Palmer pass completed to TE Kenneth Banks for 18 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | --- | | TE K.Banks | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB J.Nobles | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB 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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1-10-PIT28 (3Q: 06:01) Jay Ajayi ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Noah Spence.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | 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 J.Barclay |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | 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 | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-PIT25 (3Q: 05:35) Carson Palmer sacked by OLB Ryan Shazier for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Jack Mewhort.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Banks | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Penny | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE N.Pelissier | 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 | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-13-PIT31 (3Q: 05:11) Carson Palmer sacked by DE Noah Spence for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Jack Mewhort.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | 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 | 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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| 4-19-PIT37 (3Q: 04:35) Bradley Pinion punted 37 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (3Q: 04:30) DeAndré Washington ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith. Key block delivered by A.Q. Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Turay | In Box | --- | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clowney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | 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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2-4-PIT26 (3Q: 04:08) Ramon Berger ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Springer, assisted by S Kurt Coleman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clowney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Berger | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | TE V.McDonald |
| +++ | 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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3-4-PIT26 (3Q: 03:42) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Antonio Callaway for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Walker Jr.. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Callaway gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: DE Aldon Smith of Cincinnati was called for Too Many Men on the Field. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Berger | Protect | +++ | SLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | WLB Q.Demps | Short Zone | --- | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | RCB N.Lawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT35 (3Q: 03:35) DeAndré Washington ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Kurt Coleman. Key block delivered by Bart Kilgore. PENALTY: G Russell Bodine of Pittsburgh was called for an Illegal Shift.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clowney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | 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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1-15-PIT30 (3Q: 03:27) Cam Newton pass completed to RB DeAndré Washington for 30 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Springer. Washington gained 31 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 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 | 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-CIN40 (3Q: 02:52) DeAndré Washington ran a draw inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Springer. Key block delivered by Parker Ehinger.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clowney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | 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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2-5-CIN35 (3Q: 02:30) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Terrance Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Primary, 0 Dig (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 | +++ |
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3-5-CIN35 (3Q: 02:24) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Ramon Berger for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Ray McDonald. PENALTY: ILB Bud Dupree of Cincinnati was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Berger | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | --- | | 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 N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN30 (3Q: 02:17) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Antonio Callaway for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps, assisted by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | 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 D.Washington | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | 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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2-1-CIN21 (3Q: 01:45) DeAndré Washington ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton. Key block delivered by Mitch Spencer.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | In Box | --- | | RB D.Washington | 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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1-10-CIN19 (3Q: 01:20) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Bernard Blair. DE Shaun Bridges blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | RCB N.Lawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | NB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Double TE | +++ |
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2-10-CIN19 (3Q: 01:16) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. CB Quintin Demps defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clowney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Berger | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB A.Springer | Double X(SE) | +++ | | 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 | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-10-CIN19 (3Q: 01:07) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Bernard Blair for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Berger | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Dupree | Double TE | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Walker Jr. | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | WLB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | LCB P.Adams | 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 J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-CIN14 (3Q: 00:43) Paul Ernster attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 14, Pittsburgh 6 |
| (3Q: 00:36) Paul Ernster kicked off 72 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN25 (3Q: 00:36) Alfred Morris ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Noah Spence.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | 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 | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-8-CIN27 (4Q: 15:00) Rashaad Penny ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Noah Spence.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Banks |
| --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | RDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen |
| +++ | SLB C.Matthews | In Box | --- | | RB R.Penny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Johnson | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Pelissier |
| +++ | 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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3-5-CIN30 (4Q: 14:21) Jay Ajayi ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Hargrave | In Box | --- | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 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 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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| 4-1-CIN34 (4Q: 13:41) Bradley Pinion punted 66 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 13:36) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Otis Alley for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps, assisted by CB Nevin Lawson. Alley gained 17 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | TE V.McDonald | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clowney | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB O.Alley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Moore | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Man-to-Man | --- | | 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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1-10-PIT35 (4Q: 12:55) Cam Newton sacked by DE Shaun Bridges for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Oliver Humphrey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | 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 D.Washington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 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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2-16-PIT29 (4Q: 12:21) DeAndré Washington ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Springer, assisted by S Kurt Coleman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | 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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3-16-PIT29 (4Q: 11:47) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps, assisted by S Jamarca Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | --- | | RB R.Berger | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Secondary, 4 Curl (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 N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT46 (4Q: 11:15) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Antonio Callaway for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Akeem Jordan, assisted by ILB A.J. Springer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | 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 D.Washington | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Primary, 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 | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN41 (4Q: 10:44) Cam Newton pass completed to RB DeAndré Washington for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Quintin Demps. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| 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, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 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 | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-CIN42 (4Q: 09:57) DeAndré Washington ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Kurt Coleman, assisted by DE Aldon Smith. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN DE Ray McDonald to the CIN41.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clowney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | 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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1-10-CIN41 (4Q: 09:46) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR Kennedy Bentsen for 30 yards. Tackled by CB B. W. Webb. Bentsen gained 22 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Al Shawa | Outlet, 2 Slant (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 | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT29 (4Q: 09:05) Carson Palmer pass completed to WR A.J. Jenkins for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Jonas Mouton, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews. Jenkins gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | 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 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 | 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 | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-PIT21 (4Q: 08:28) Alfred Morris ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Vita Vea.
| 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 | +++ |
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3-6-PIT25 (4Q: 08:02) Carson Palmer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Jenkins. CB Corn Elder defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Bentsen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Matthews | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Ajayi | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Davies | Protect | +++ | WILB S.Weatherspoon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB J.Nobles | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-PIT25 (4Q: 07:56) Taylor Melhaff attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 17, Pittsburgh 6 |
| (4Q: 07:51) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 68 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 07:51) DeAndré Washington ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Scott Patton. Key block delivered by A.Q. Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | 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 | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT36 (4Q: 07:16) DeAndré Washington ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Marvin Austin, assisted by S Scott Patton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE S.Bridges | 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 | +++ |
|
2-11-PIT35 (4Q: 06:44) DeAndré Washington ran inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Aldon Smith, assisted by ILB A.J. Springer. Key block delivered by A.Q. Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Turay | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Clowney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.McDonald | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Washington | 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 | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT47 (4Q: 06:20) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Akeem Jordan, assisted by ILB A.J. Springer. Fuller gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Clowney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jordan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Moore | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | WLB A.Walker Jr. | Man-to-Man | +++ | | 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 | +++ |
|
2-3-CIN46 (4Q: 05:59) Cam Newton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Bernard Blair.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE A.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 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 | +++ |
|
3-3-CIN46 (4Q: 05:53) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DT Connor Barwin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Berger | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | 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 N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-3-CIN46 (4Q: 05:46) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. S Jamarca Sanford defended the pass. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Berger | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Secondary, 4 Curl (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 N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN46 (4Q: 05:38) Jay Ajayi ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Vita Vea. PENALTY: OLB Clay Matthews of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | 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 J.Ajayi | 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 | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-5-PIT49 (4Q: 05:28) Alfred Morris ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer. Key block delivered by Jack Mewhort. PENALTY: ILB James-Michael Johnson of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | 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 | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT40 (4Q: 05:19) Alfred Morris ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Shazier, assisted by DT Vita Vea. Key block delivered by Eric Wood.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | 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 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 | +++ |
|
| 2-3-PIT33 (4Q: 04:36) PENALTY: ILB Jonas Mouton of Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
1-10-PIT28 (4Q: 04:25) Jay Ajayi ran around right end for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Ryan Shazier, assisted by OLB Clay Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | 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 J.Ajayi | 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 | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT28 (4Q: 04:16) Alfred Morris ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Noah Spence, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | 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 | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-PIT29 (4Q: 03:29) Jay Ajayi ran inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Lamar Flournoy.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE N.Spence | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hardy |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | 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 S.Weatherspoon | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Mewhort |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB J.Nobles | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Wood |
| +++ | RCB 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 | +++ |
|
| 4-1-PIT19 (4Q: 02:44) Taylor Melhaff attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 20, Pittsburgh 6 |
| (4Q: 02:37) Taylor Melhaff kicked off 58 yards from the CIN35. Corn Elder returned the ball 17 yards to the PIT24. Tackled by Ryan Ramczyk. |
1-10-PIT24 (4Q: 02:32) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrance Williams. DE Shaun Bridges drove right through Bart Kilgore to hurry the quarterback. PENALTY: ILB A.J. Springer of Cincinnati was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| 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, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Williams | Primary, 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 | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS K.Coleman | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT39 (4Q: 02:23) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Bernard Blair for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Connor Barwin.
| 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, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Barwin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Springer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 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 | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT45 (4Q: 02:03) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Phillip Adams, assisted by CB Quintin Demps. Fuller gained 3 yards after the catch.
| 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 M.Austin | 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 D.Washington | 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 | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-CIN41 (4Q: 01:55) Cam Newton pass was dropped by RB Otis Alley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: G Russell Bodine of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Edwards | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT J.Clowney | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB O.Alley | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB B.Dupree | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB R.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-PIT49 (4Q: 01:48) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Otis Alley for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree. Alley gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Edwards | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clowney | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB O.Alley | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hester | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB R.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN41 (4Q: 01:25) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. S Scott Patton defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.McDonald | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT M.Austin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB O.Alley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Moore | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB R.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-CIN41 (4Q: 01:20) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Terrance Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clowney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Berger | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| +++ | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| --- | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB R.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-10-CIN41 (4Q: 01:07) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bernard Blair. CB Phillip Adams knocked the ball out of his grasp. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.McDonald | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hester | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Clowney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Berger | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 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 N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| +++ | DB R.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| +++ | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| +++ | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN41 (4Q: 01:00) Alfred Morris ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Noah Spence, assisted by OLB Rod Mirer. Key block delivered by Kenneth Banks.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | 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 | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-3-CIN48 (4Q: 00:53) Alfred Morris ran around the left tackle for -4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Matt Elam, assisted by ILB James-Michael Johnson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | 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 | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Flournoy |
| +++ | FS M.Elam | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-CIN44 (4Q: 00:47) Jay Ajayi ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Matt Elam, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Palmer |
| *** | LDE K.Short | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Jenkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Billings | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| --- | 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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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 4-9-CIN42 (4Q: 00:35) Bradley Pinion punted 58 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 00:28) Cam Newton pass was intended for WR Will Fuller and was intercepted by CB Rasul Douglas at the PIT37. The interception was returned 7 yards. Tackled by Terrance Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Bridges | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT J.Clowney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE K.Turay | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Washington | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Williams | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB Q.Demps | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Kilgore |
| --- | RCB P.Adams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Ehinger |
| +++ | NB N.Lawson | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Shipley |
| --- | DB R.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Bodine |
| --- | SS S.Patton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Humphrey |
| --- | FS J.Sanford | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-PIT30 (4Q: 00:16) Carson Palmer dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 2-11-PIT31 (4Q: 00:04) Carson Palmer dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Cincinnati Bengals 20, Pittsburgh Steelers 6 |