| Played in Indianapolis, MD, weather: 79 degrees, fair, 8 mph wind. |
| Indianapolis won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Ryan Succop kicked off 71 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-IND25 (1Q: 15:00) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Marcus Larson for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Hines | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-IND32 (1Q: 14:36) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Marcus Larson for 20 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Larson gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Hines | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT48 (1Q: 14:04) Geno Smith scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Hines | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-PIT41 (1Q: 13:27) Daniel Thomas ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Marcus Cusano. Key block delivered by Jawaan Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sample |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Ewing |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT38 (1Q: 12:48) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Tyreek Hill for 28 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Hill gained 25 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Hines | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Double SLOT | +++ |
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1-10-PIT10 (1Q: 12:07) Nyheim Hines ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT J.T. Diana, assisted by DT Vita Vea.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Ewing |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Hines | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| --- | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | --- |
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2-7-PIT07 (1Q: 11:33) Nyheim Hines ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush, assisted by DT Vita Vea.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Ewing |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Hines | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| --- | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-PIT10 (1Q: 11:07) Play-Action. Geno Smith sacked by DE Leonardo Tarpley and DE Hunter Vergara for a loss of 5 yards. Tarpley ran right past Nate Davis and knocked down the quarterback. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Donnie Lofton for 1 yard to the PIT16.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sample | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| --- | LCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| --- | RCB D.Eicholz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT16 (1Q: 10:57) James Conner ran a draw inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Jackson Tatum, assisted by OLB Barkevious Mingo. Key block delivered by Sean Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE Z.Allen | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Ellis | Out of Box | --- | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS R.Carr | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-PIT23 (1Q: 10:28) James Conner ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Grayson Saleh, assisted by DT Larry Ogunjobi. Key block delivered by Bernard Candelaria.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE Z.Allen | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Ellis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT26 (1Q: 09:45) James Conner ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Blidi Wreh-Wils, assisted by DT Jackson Tatum.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE Z.Allen | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB J.Punzel | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Ellis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-PIT23 (1Q: 09:12) Play-Action. Cam Newton sacked by DT Larry Ogunjobi for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Jake Fisher. PENALTY: DT Larry Ogunjobi of Indianapolis was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| --- | SS M.Burnett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS R.Carr | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-8-PIT28 (1Q: 08:56) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Antonio Callaway for 38 yards. Tackled by CB Blidi Wreh-Wils. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Callaway gained 32 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Ellis | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND34 (1Q: 08:10) James Conner ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Larry Ogunjobi, assisted by OLB Jackson Punzel.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE Z.Allen | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB J.Ellis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-IND31 (1Q: 07:40) James Conner ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jackson Punzel.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE Z.Allen | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | MLB J.Punzel | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | WLB K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS R.Carr | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-IND33 (1Q: 07:07) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Rashad Greene. DT Jackson Tatum blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Smoot | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | RCB B.Wreh-Wils | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Hooker | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS J.Ellis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-IND33 (1Q: 07:01) Ryan Succop attempted a 50 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
1-10-IND40 (1Q: 06:54) Daniel Thomas ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sample |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Ewing |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-IND40 (1Q: 06:24) Geno Smith pass completed to RB Daniel Thomas for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones, assisted by OLB Devin Bush. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Uzomah | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sample | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Ervin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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3-14-IND36 (1Q: 05:39) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marcus Larson. DE Donnie Lofton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB D.Eicholz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-14-IND36 (1Q: 05:32) Jackson McElroy punted 37 yards. Silas Ellard returned the kick 6 yards to the PIT33. Tackled by C. J. Uzomah. |
1-10-PIT33 (1Q: 05:24) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 32 yards. Tackled by S Morgan Burnett. Fuller gained 32 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND35 (1Q: 04:50) James Conner ran a trap outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Blidi Wreh-Wils, assisted by OLB Barkevious Mingo.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| --- | 3tcDT K.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE Z.Allen | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | MLB J.Punzel | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-IND36 (1Q: 04:11) Cam Newton pass was intended for TE Malachi Cybulski and was intercepted by CB Denzel Ward at the IND14. Tackled by Malachi Cybulski.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT G.Saleh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB J.Punzel | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Ellis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND14 (1Q: 04:02) Daniel Thomas ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Calvin Becker, assisted by OLB Ray Jones. Key block delivered by Michael Oher.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sample |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Ewing |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | --- | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| --- | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-IND19 (1Q: 03:23) Geno Smith pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Marcus Larson.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Deep Zone | +++ | | FB T.Ervin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| --- | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-IND19 (1Q: 03:17) Play-Action. Geno Smith pass completed to RB Daniel Thomas for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer. PENALTY: DE Hunter Vergara of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Ewing | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB D.Eicholz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND24 (1Q: 03:09) Nyheim Hines ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon. Key block delivered by Jawaan Taylor. PENALTY: DE Leonardo Tarpley of Pittsburgh was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Ewing |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Hines | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-IND46 (1Q: 03:03) Nyheim Hines ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Earl Wolff.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Ewing |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Hines | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-IND47 (1Q: 02:23) Nyheim Hines ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Vita Vea, assisted by OLB Devin Bush.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Ewing |
| --- | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Hines | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| --- | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-IND45 (1Q: 01:43) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marcus Larson. S Duron Harmon defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sample | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| --- | LCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | RCB D.Eicholz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-IND45 (1Q: 01:33) Jackson McElroy punted 55 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 01:27) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Barkevious Mingo. Conner gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | Double TE | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB K.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT35 (1Q: 00:47) James Conner ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Jackson Punzel. Key block delivered by Sean Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | --- | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE Z.Allen | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | MLB J.Punzel | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-1-PIT44 (1Q: 00:03) James Conner ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Larry Ogunjobi, assisted by CB Ryan Carr. Key block delivered by Louis Vasquez.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | --- | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE Z.Allen | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Ellis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-IND48 (2Q: 15:00) James Conner ran a draw inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Morgan Burnett, assisted by OLB Jackson Punzel. Key block delivered by Jake Fisher.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | --- | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE Z.Allen | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | MLB J.Punzel | In Box | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-IND38 (2Q: 14:38) Cam Newton scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jackson Punzel.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB J.Punzel | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Metcalf | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Ellis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-IND34 (2Q: 14:01) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DE Zach Allen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB B.Mingo | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Ellis | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-IND34 (2Q: 13:55) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DT Jackson Tatum hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Smoot | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Callaway | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB B.Wreh-Wils | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB L.Ryan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Hooker | Short Zone | --- | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS J.Ellis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-IND34 (2Q: 13:48) Ryan Succop attempted a 51 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 3, Indianapolis 0 |
| (2Q: 13:42) Ryan Succop kicked off 63 yards from the PIT35. Daniel Thomas returned the ball 18 yards to the IND20. Tackled by Antonio Garcia. |
1-10-IND20 (2Q: 13:07) Geno Smith pass completed to RB Daniel Thomas for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sample | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Ewing | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Double X(SE) | --- | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-IND25 (2Q: 12:42) Geno Smith pass completed to RB Daniel Thomas for -1 yards. Tackled by S Earl Wolff. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: T Michael Oher of Indianapolis was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Hill | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Uzomah | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Ewing | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| --- | WLB R.Jones | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-IND15 (2Q: 12:31) Play-Action. Geno Smith pass completed to WR Tyreek Hill for 21 yards. Tackled by CB B. W. Webb. Hill gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Hill | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Ewing | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Thomas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND36 (2Q: 11:46) Daniel Thomas ran outside the right tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush, assisted by DT Vita Vea. Key block delivered by Jawaan Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Jones | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Ewing |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT49 (2Q: 11:02) Nyheim Hines ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT J.T. Diana, assisted by ILB Reggie Ragland.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Ewing |
| --- | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Hines | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT46 (2Q: 10:27) Daniel Thomas ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Vita Vea.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Ervin |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT43 (2Q: 10:00) Play-Action. Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tre'Quan Smith. DE Donnie Lofton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB D.Eicholz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| --- | SS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| --- | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-PIT43 (2Q: 09:53) Jackson McElroy punted 37 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT06. |
1-10-PIT06 (2Q: 09:46) James Conner ran around right end for -5 yards. Tackled by DT Jackson Tatum.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE Z.Allen | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB J.Ellis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-15-PIT01 (2Q: 09:16) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Barkevious Mingo.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE Z.Allen | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | MLB J.Punzel | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB K.Robinson | In Box | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-PIT09 (2Q: 08:51) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Jackson Punzel.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Smoot | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Punzel | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB D.Ward | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB L.Ryan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Hooker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS J.Ellis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-PIT08 (2Q: 08:17) Drew Kaser punted 48 yards. Tyreek Hill returned the kick -2 yards to the IND42. Tackled by Bernard Candelaria. |
1-10-IND42 (2Q: 08:07) Daniel Thomas ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Marcus Cusano, assisted by S Earl Wolff. Key block delivered by Spencer Long.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Uzomah |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Ewing |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-IND47 (2Q: 07:22) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marcus Larson. DE Hunter Vergara hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Uzomah | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sample | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Ervin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| --- | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
3-5-IND47 (2Q: 07:17) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Daniel Thomas. S Marcus Peters knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB D.Eicholz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-IND47 (2Q: 07:13) Jackson McElroy punted 53 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 07:07) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Malachi Cybulski for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jackson Punzel. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT23 (2Q: 06:35) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Rashad Greene.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB B.Mingo | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Ellis | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT23 (2Q: 06:26) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Malachi Cybulski. CB Blidi Wreh-Wils defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Smoot | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Punzel | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB D.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB L.Ryan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Hooker | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS J.Ellis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-PIT23 (2Q: 06:21) Drew Kaser punted 44 yards. Tyreek Hill returned the kick -4 yards to the IND29. Tackled by Antonio Garcia. |
1-10-IND29 (2Q: 06:14) Play-Action. Geno Smith pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Bradie Ewing. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sample | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB R.Mirer | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-IND29 (2Q: 06:07) Nyheim Hines ran inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by S Earl Wolff, assisted by DE Leonardo Tarpley. Key block delivered by Jawaan Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Ewing |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Hines | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-IND41 (2Q: 05:33) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tyreek Hill. DE Marcus Cusano hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sample | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Ewing | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-IND41 (2Q: 05:27) Nyheim Hines ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT J.T. Diana.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Ewing |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Hines | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| --- | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-IND47 (2Q: 05:01) Play-Action. Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Daniel Thomas. CB Corn Elder knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Protect | --- | 3tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB D.Eicholz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| --- | SS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-IND47 (2Q: 04:56) Jackson McElroy punted 40 yards. Silas Ellard returned the kick 9 yards to the PIT22. Tackled by Daniel Thomas. Ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Jonas Mouton at the PIT22. |
1-10-PIT22 (2Q: 04:47) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Blidi Wreh-Wils. Key block delivered by Louis Vasquez.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| --- | 3tcDT K.Ellis | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE Z.Allen | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Ellis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-PIT29 (2Q: 04:11) Cam Newton sacked by DT Jackson Tatum for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Louis Vasquez.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-PIT24 (2Q: 03:42) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Malachi Cybulski for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Barkevious Mingo. Cybulski gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Smoot | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB B.Wreh-Wils | Deep Zone | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Hooker | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS J.Ellis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT42 (2Q: 03:05) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Rashad Greene for 17 yards. Tackled by S Morgan Burnett. Greene gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Ellis | Bump and Run | --- | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Short Zone | --- | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND41 (2Q: 02:42) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. OLB Jackson Punzel hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Ellis | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-IND41 (2Q: 02:38) Cam Newton sacked by DT Kendrick Ellis for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Sean Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | WLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| --- | SS M.Hooker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-18-IND49 (2Q: 02:17) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Rashad Greene for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Denzel Ward. Greene gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Smoot | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT S.Ellard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB L.Ryan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | NB J.Ellis | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB D.Hogue | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Hooker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS D.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-2-IND33 (2Q: 02:00) Ryan Succop attempted a 50 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 6, Indianapolis 0 |
| (2Q: 01:52) Ryan Succop kicked off 67 yards from the PIT35. Daniel Thomas returned the ball 15 yards to the IND13. Tackled by Bernard Blair. |
1-10-IND13 (2Q: 01:44) Daniel Thomas ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Calvin Becker, assisted by CB B. W. Webb.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Young |
| +++ | LCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| --- | DB D.Eicholz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-IND16 (2Q: 01:07) Nyheim Hines ran a trap outside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by S Earl Wolff. Key block delivered by Travis Frederick.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Ewing |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Hines | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-IND29 (2Q: 00:28) Daniel Thomas ran inside the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon, assisted by DE Donnie Lofton. Key block delivered by Travis Frederick.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sample |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Ervin |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-IND41 (2Q: 00:03) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Marcus Larson for 3 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon, assisted by OLB Ray Jones. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Mike Nugent kicked off 51 yards from the IND35. D. K. Metcalf returned the ball 28 yards to the PIT42. Tackled by Stevie Johnson. |
1-10-PIT42 (3Q: 14:16) James Conner ran inside the left guard for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Zach Allen, assisted by DT Jackson Tatum. Key block delivered by Louis Vasquez.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE Z.Allen | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Ellis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-IND45 (3Q: 13:34) Cam Newton sacked by DE Zach Allen for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Bernard Candelaria.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB J.Punzel | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | RCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS R.Carr | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-16-PIT49 (3Q: 13:09) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rashad Greene. DE Zach Allen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Ellis | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-PIT49 (3Q: 12:59) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Antonio Callaway for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Denzel Ward, assisted by OLB Barkevious Mingo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Smoot | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB B.Wreh-Wils | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Hooker | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS J.Ellis | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-17-PIT48 (3Q: 12:22) Drew Kaser punted 42 yards. Tyreek Hill returned the kick 6 yards to the IND16. Tackled by Bernard Candelaria. |
1-10-IND16 (3Q: 12:14) Geno Smith sacked by OLB Ray Jones for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Jawaan Taylor. PENALTY: DT Calvin Becker of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sample | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| --- | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-IND21 (3Q: 11:58) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Marcus Larson for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush. Larson gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND38 (3Q: 11:11) Daniel Thomas ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush. Key block delivered by Spencer Long.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sample |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Ewing |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| --- | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-IND43 (3Q: 10:46) Daniel Thomas ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Earl Wolff, assisted by OLB Rod Mirer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sample |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Ewing |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| --- | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| --- | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-IND43 (3Q: 10:08) Play-Action. Geno Smith pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Tre'Quan Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB D.Eicholz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-IND43 (3Q: 10:02) Jackson McElroy punted 32 yards. Silas Ellard called for a fair catch at the PIT25. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 09:55) James Conner ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Larry Ogunjobi, assisted by DT Jackson Tatum.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| --- | 3tcDT K.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE Z.Allen | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Blair |
| +++ | MLB J.Punzel | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB K.Robinson | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Hooker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-PIT22 (3Q: 09:34) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Bernard Blair for 0 yards. Tackled by S Morgan Burnett.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Smoot | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-PIT22 (3Q: 09:05) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 10 yards. Tackled by S Malik Hooker. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Smoot | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Punzel | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Mingo | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB D.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB L.Ryan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Hooker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS J.Ellis | Double TE | +++ |
|
| 4-3-PIT32 (3Q: 08:29) Drew Kaser punted 47 yards. Tyreek Hill called for a fair catch at the IND21. PENALTY: C Bernard Candelaria of Pittsburgh was called for Fair Catch Interference. |
1-10-IND36 (3Q: 08:18) Daniel Thomas ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Earl Wolff, assisted by S Norm Witt.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sample |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Ervin |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-IND40 (3Q: 07:44) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Tyreek Hill for 14 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Hill gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Hines | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT46 (3Q: 07:17) Geno Smith sacked by OLB Ray Jones for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Nate Davis.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sample | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| --- | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-16-IND48 (3Q: 06:54) Geno Smith pass completed to RB Nyheim Hines for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder, assisted by OLB Devin Bush. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hines gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Hines | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| --- | SS D.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-PIT38 (3Q: 06:10) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Tre'Quan Smith for 17 yards. Tackled by DT Calvin Becker, assisted by OLB Ray Jones. Smith gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Ewing | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Mouton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB R.Shazier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT21 (3Q: 05:35) Geno Smith sacked by DT Vita Vea for a loss of 3 yards. Vea ran right past Nate Davis and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Protect | --- | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Hines | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| --- | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-13-PIT24 (3Q: 05:04) Nyheim Hines ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Ewing |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Hines | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| --- | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT21 (3Q: 04:32) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Tre'Quan Smith for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Short Zone | --- | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB D.Eicholz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-8-PIT08 (3Q: 03:46) PENALTY: QB Geno Smith of Indianapolis was called for a False Start. |
1-13-PIT13 (3Q: 03:40) Nyheim Hines ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland, assisted by DT Vita Vea.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Ewing |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Johnson |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | --- | | RB N.Hines | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| --- | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT10 (3Q: 03:06) Nyheim Hines ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Leonardo Tarpley, assisted by S Duron Harmon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Uzomah |
| --- | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Hines | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| --- | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-13-PIT13 (3Q: 02:42) Play-Action. Geno Smith pass completed to TE Drew Sample for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Corn Elder.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Uzomah | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sample | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | RCB D.Eicholz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-PIT04 (3Q: 02:14) Mike Nugent attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 6, Indianapolis 3 |
| (3Q: 02:09) Mike Nugent kicked off 71 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 02:09) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Antonio Callaway for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Blidi Wreh-Wils.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB B.Mingo | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT28 (3Q: 01:37) Cam Newton pass was intended for TE Malachi Cybulski and was intercepted by OLB Barkevious Mingo at the PIT38. The interception was returned 24 yards. Tackled by Malachi Cybulski. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT G.Saleh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB B.Mingo | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB J.Ellis | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS R.Carr | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT14 (3Q: 01:29) Play-Action. Geno Smith pass completed to WR Tyreek Hill for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Donnie Lofton, assisted by CB Corn Elder. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Uzomah | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | --- | | RB N.Hines | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| --- | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | --- | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-7-PIT11 (3Q: 00:54) Geno Smith scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB B. W. Webb.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE R.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Hines | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-1-PIT05 (3Q: 00:26) Nyheim Hines ran around left end for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Michael Oher. Indianapolis 9, Pittsburgh 6
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Ewing |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Hines | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith |
| +++ | WLB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB R.Shazier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 00:26) Extra point by Mike Nugent was good. Indianapolis 10, Pittsburgh 6 |
| (3Q: 00:17) Mike Nugent kicked off 73 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 00:17) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Malachi Cybulski for 3 yards. Tackled by S Morgan Burnett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: CB Denzel Ward of Indianapolis was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Conner | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT30 (3Q: 00:11) James Conner ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Jackson Tatum.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE Z.Allen | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | RCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Ellis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS M.Hooker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-8-PIT32 (4Q: 15:00) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Morgan Burnett.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE D.Smoot | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB J.Punzel | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | RCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Ellis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS M.Hooker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-PIT28 (4Q: 14:33) Cam Newton pass was dropped by TE Malachi Cybulski.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Smoot | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Punzel | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB D.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | RCB L.Ryan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Hooker | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS J.Ellis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-PIT28 (4Q: 14:28) Drew Kaser punted 33 yards. Tyreek Hill called for a fair catch at the IND39. |
1-10-IND39 (4Q: 14:21) Geno Smith pass completed to RB Tyler Ervin for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Uzomah | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Sample | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Ervin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-14-IND35 (4Q: 13:40) Play-Action. Geno Smith pass was dropped by WR Tyreek Hill.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Hines | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-IND35 (4Q: 13:36) Geno Smith pass was dropped by WR Marcus Larson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sample | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | RCB D.Eicholz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-IND35 (4Q: 13:27) Jackson McElroy punted 45 yards. Silas Ellard returned the kick 15 yards to the PIT35. PENALTY: S Norm Witt of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides. |
| 4-9-IND40 (4Q: 13:19) Jackson McElroy punted 40 yards. Silas Ellard called for a fair catch at the PIT20. |
| 1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 13:12) PENALTY: WR Rashad Greene of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT15 (4Q: 13:04) James Conner ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Morgan Burnett, assisted by DT Larry Ogunjobi. Key block delivered by Bernard Candelaria.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE Z.Allen | In Box | --- | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Ellis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT23 (4Q: 12:30) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bernard Blair. DE Zach Allen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT23 (4Q: 12:26) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Antonio Callaway for 26 yards. Tackled by CB James Ellis.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Smoot | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Punzel | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Mingo | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB D.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB L.Ryan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Hooker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS J.Ellis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT49 (4Q: 11:55) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 42 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Carr. Fuller gained 18 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Deep Zone | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-9-IND09 (4Q: 11:11) James Conner ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Larry Ogunjobi.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE D.Smoot | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Ellis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-IND06 (4Q: 10:50) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Rashad Greene.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB J.Punzel | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB K.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-IND06 (4Q: 10:44) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rashad Greene. DT Kendrick Ellis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Smoot | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB L.Ryan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Hooker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS J.Ellis | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-IND06 (4Q: 10:35) Ryan Succop attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 10, Pittsburgh 9 |
| (4Q: 10:29) Ryan Succop kicked off 64 yards from the PIT35. Daniel Thomas returned the ball 17 yards to the IND18. Tackled by Bernard Candelaria. |
1-10-IND18 (4Q: 10:01) Nyheim Hines ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Donnie Lofton, assisted by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Ewing |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Hines | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Johnson |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-IND21 (4Q: 09:24) Daniel Thomas ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Earl Wolff, assisted by S Duron Harmon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sample |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Ewing |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| --- | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-IND26 (4Q: 08:54) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Tyreek Hill for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer. Hill gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | --- | | RB N.Hines | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB R.Shazier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-IND43 (4Q: 08:14) Nyheim Hines ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT J.T. Diana. Key block delivered by Spencer Long.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Ewing |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE R.Jones | In Box | --- | | RB N.Hines | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| --- | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| --- | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-5-IND48 (4Q: 07:49) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tyreek Hill. OLB Devin Bush defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Deep Zone | +++ | | FB T.Ervin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-IND48 (4Q: 07:42) Geno Smith pass completed to RB Daniel Thomas for 3 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Becker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Ewing | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Vergara | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| --- | RCB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB D.Eicholz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-PIT49 (4Q: 06:55) Jackson McElroy punted 46 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT03. |
1-10-PIT03 (4Q: 06:44) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Carr. DT Jackson Tatum crushed Bernard Candelaria to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE Z.Allen | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Metcalf |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB J.Ellis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Hooker | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS R.Carr | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-PIT01 (4Q: 06:01) James Conner ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Blidi Wreh-Wils, assisted by OLB Barkevious Mingo.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| --- | 3tcDT G.Saleh | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE Z.Allen | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB B.Mingo | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB J.Ellis | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| --- | SS M.Burnett | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS R.Carr | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-PIT02 (4Q: 05:21) Cam Newton sacked by DT Kendrick Ellis and DT Jackson Tatum for a loss of 1 yard. Sack allowed by Louis Vasquez.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Smoot | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE J.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Punzel | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB B.Mingo | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | WLB D.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | RCB L.Ryan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Hooker | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS J.Ellis | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-12-PIT01 (4Q: 04:42) Drew Kaser punted 46 yards. Tyreek Hill called for a fair catch at the PIT47. |
1-10-PIT47 (4Q: 04:32) Daniel Thomas ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder. Key block delivered by Spencer Long. Long ran over Devin Bush to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Ewing |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-PIT42 (4Q: 03:47) Daniel Thomas ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush, assisted by S Earl Wolff.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sample |
| --- | 3tcDT C.Becker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Ewing |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-PIT38 (4Q: 03:01) Daniel Thomas ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Ryan Shazier, assisted by DE Donnie Lofton. Key block delivered by Blind Side Oher.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Becker | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sample |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Ewing |
| +++ | MLB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT29 (4Q: 02:16) Daniel Thomas ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer, assisted by S Earl Wolff.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sample |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Becker | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | | FB B.Ewing |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | LG N.Davis |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-9-PIT28 (4Q: 02:04) Daniel Thomas ran inside the right guard for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland. Key block delivered by Travis Frederick.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Ewing |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | --- | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-PIT12 (4Q: 01:56) Daniel Thomas ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Uzomah |
| --- | 3tcDT C.Becker | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Ewing |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | --- | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-9-PIT11 (4Q: 01:48) Nyheim Hines ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Jerome Baker, assisted by DT J.T. Diana.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Ewing |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | --- | | RB N.Hines | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
3-8-PIT10 (4Q: 01:37) Daniel Thomas ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Smith |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Hill |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Becker | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Ewing |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Vergara | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Larson |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Thomas | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Smith |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG N.Davis |
| --- | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Frederick |
| +++ | NB D.Eicholz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Long |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Taylor |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-6-PIT08 (4Q: 00:50) Mike Nugent attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 13, Pittsburgh 9 |
| (4Q: 00:44) Mike Nugent kicked off 70 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 00:44) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Malachi Cybulski for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Logan Ryan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cybulski gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Smoot | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Ogunjobi | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Deep Zone | +++ | | TE B.Blair | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB L.Ryan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | NB J.Ellis | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB M.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Hooker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS D.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-6-PIT29 (4Q: 00:25) Cam Newton spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
3-6-PIT29 (4Q: 00:22) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 24 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Logan Ryan. Fuller gained 26 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Smoot | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB L.Ryan | Short Zone | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | NB J.Ellis | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB D.Hogue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Hooker | Short Zone | --- | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS D.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND47 (4Q: 00:07) Cam Newton pass was intended for WR Will Fuller and was intercepted by OLB Douglas Hogue in the end zone. Touchback.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Smoot | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Saleh | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE Z.Allen | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Callaway | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB J.Punzel | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | LCB B.Wreh-Wils | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB L.Ryan | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | NB J.Ellis | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB D.Hogue | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS M.Hooker | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS D.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: Indianapolis Colts 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 9 |