| Played in Houston, AL, weather: 57 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Clifton Wickham kicked off 71 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 15:00) Matt Leinart sacked by OLB Samson Ebukam for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Louis Vasquez.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE D.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Kelce | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | LCB J.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| --- | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-HOU20 (1Q: 14:16) Darnell Barlow ran a reverse around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Jackson, assisted by DE Johnnie Whalen.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | --- | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Ball Carrier | --- | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-HOU24 (1Q: 13:44) Matt Leinart pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Adam Thielen.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| --- | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| --- | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-HOU24 (1Q: 13:34) Nicolas Fuller punted 46 yards. Odell Beckham returned the kick 11 yards to the NED41. Tackled by Travis Kelce. |
1-10-NED41 (1Q: 13:26) Glen Yepremian scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Mike Jennings and assisted by ILB Leighton Vander Esch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | --- | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU48 (1Q: 12:43) Bernard Cothran ran around the left tackle for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Erik Rivera. Key block delivered by Artie Ross. PENALTY: WR Robert Woods of New England was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | --- | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE T.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | --- | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods |
| --- | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-NED42 (1Q: 12:30) Glen Yepremian kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch, assisted by DE Robert Quinn.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE T.Flowers | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Wynn |
| +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Spy | +++ | | FB E.Harness |
| +++ | WILB R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| --- | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-18-NED44 (1Q: 12:00) Glen Yepremian pass completed to RB Bernard Cothran for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Justin Layne. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-HOU49 (1Q: 11:15) Glen Yepremian pass completed to WR Earl Hayden for 34 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Zack Sanchez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hayden gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT J.Hankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Cothran | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Smalley | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB T.Simon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB A.Guynes | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB Z.Sanchez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU15 (1Q: 10:43) Glen Yepremian pass completed to RB Bernard Cothran for 6 yards. Tackled by S Troy Apke, assisted by CB Erik Rivera. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cothran gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-HOU09 (1Q: 10:02) Glen Yepremian pass completed to WR Jalen Hurd for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. New England 6, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB B.Cothran | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 10:02) Extra point by Clifton Wickham was good. New England 7, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 09:55) Clifton Wickham kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 09:55) Brayden Robertson ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Kuechly.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| --- | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE D.Perry | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Kroft |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-HOU25 (1Q: 09:23) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnell Barlow. DE Johnnie Whalen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE D.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| --- | SS G.Barrett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-10-HOU25 (1Q: 09:12) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Travis Kelce. DE Johnnie Whalen simply tossed Louis Vasquez aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Kelce | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Holloman | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Jackson | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | LCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| --- | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-HOU25 (1Q: 09:05) Nicolas Fuller punted 61 yards. Odell Beckham returned the kick 9 yards to the NED23. Tackled by Zack Sanchez. |
1-10-NED23 (1Q: 08:54) Glen Yepremian pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Hayden. DE Dee Ford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-10-NED23 (1Q: 08:47) Bernard Cothran ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Erik Rivera, assisted by DE Trey Flowers.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE T.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-NED24 (1Q: 08:07) Glen Yepremian pass completed to TE Coby Fleener for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch. Fleener gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Hankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB J.Smalley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB T.Simon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB A.Guynes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB Z.Sanchez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED42 (1Q: 07:31) Bernard Cothran ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Troy Apke, assisted by OLB Mike Jennings.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE T.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fleener |
| +++ | WILB R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-NED44 (1Q: 06:50) Bernard Cothran ran a draw inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE T.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| --- | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-NED40 (1Q: 06:15) Glen Yepremian pass completed to RB Bernard Cothran for 4 yards. Tackled by S Troy Apke, assisted by CB Asher Guynes. Cothran gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Hankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB B.Cothran | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB A.Guynes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| --- | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| --- | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-NED44 (1Q: 05:28) Jeff Locke punted 48 yards. Erik Rivera returned the kick 26 yards to the HOU34. Tackled by Luke Kuechly. |
1-10-HOU34 (1Q: 05:21) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for 3 yards. Tackled by S Ladarius Webb, assisted by OLB DeVonte Holloman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Double X(SE) | --- | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU37 (1Q: 04:48) Brayden Robertson ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Margus Hunt, assisted by S Ladarius Webb. Key block delivered by Michael Oher.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | --- | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | --- | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU44 (1Q: 04:08) Brayden Robertson ran inside the right tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by S Gus Barrett. Key block delivered by Jordan Mills.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | In Box | --- | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE D.Perry | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED41 (1Q: 03:27) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Dante Pettis for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB DeVonte Holloman, assisted by S Ladarius Webb.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-NED33 (1Q: 03:01) Brayden Robertson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Josh Jackson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE D.Perry | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | --- | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-NED32 (1Q: 02:28) Brayden Robertson ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Reggie Humphrey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE A.Horton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.Ebukam | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB H.Glover | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB D.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-NED32 (1Q: 01:44) Julian Salyer attempted a 49 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
1-10-NED39 (1Q: 01:36) Glen Yepremian pass completed to WR Earl Hayden for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Justin Layne, assisted by S Troy Apke.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Protect | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.White | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Quinn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-NED44 (1Q: 01:15) Bernard Cothran ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Dee Ford.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE T.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| --- | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-NED42 (1Q: 00:35) Glen Yepremian pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bernard Cothran. S Kenny Dunlap knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Hankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Landry | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB J.Smalley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB C.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Hayden | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB A.Guynes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | RCB Z.Sanchez | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | DB J.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS A.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-NED42 (1Q: 00:28) Jeff Locke punted 51 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU07. |
1-10-HOU07 (1Q: 00:19) Jamie Ricketts ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Duane Perry, assisted by ILB Luke Kuechly.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE D.Perry | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ricketts | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kelce |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-9-HOU08 (2Q: 15:00) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Tyler Kroft for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Kuechly, assisted by S Fernando Mutzel. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Kroft | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| --- | SS G.Barrett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-HOU12 (2Q: 14:24) Play-Action. Matt Leinart pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Dante Pettis. DT Raul Burkhammer blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Sacco | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-HOU12 (2Q: 14:20) Nicolas Fuller punted 42 yards. Odell Beckham returned the kick 5 yards to the HOU49. Tackled by Zack Sanchez. Ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Maurice Emmons at the HOU49. |
1-10-HOU49 (2Q: 14:10) Matt Leinart pass completed to RB Bishop Sankey for 8 yards. Tackled by S Fernando Mutzel. Sankey gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Perry | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-2-NED43 (2Q: 13:26) Bishop Sankey ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Jarran Reed, assisted by ILB Luke Kuechly. Key block delivered by Michael Egnew.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Pettis |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | --- | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Sacco |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| --- | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED36 (2Q: 13:00) Dante Pettis ran a reverse around left end for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Sweeney. Key block delivered by Jordan Mills.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Ball Carrier | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | --- | | RB B.Sankey |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Kelce |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | --- | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED16 (2Q: 12:26) Jamie Ricketts ran a trap outside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Kuechly, assisted by DE Dominic Baker. Key block delivered by Stefen Wisniewski.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kelce |
| +++ | RDE D.Perry | In Box | --- | | RB J.Ricketts | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Robertson |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | --- | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | In Box | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-NED07 (2Q: 12:01) Brayden Robertson ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Samson Ebukam. Key block delivered by Louis Vasquez.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE D.Perry | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | --- | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | --- | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-5-NED05 (2Q: 11:20) Bishop Sankey ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Luke Kuechly.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE D.Perry | In Box | --- | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-NED04 (2Q: 10:40) Bishop Sankey ran around right end for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jamil Douglas. New England 7, Houston 6
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Sacco |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| --- | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 10:40) Extra point by Julian Salyer was good. Houston 7, New England 7 |
| (2Q: 10:33) Julian Salyer kicked off 63 yards from the HOU35. Reggie Humphrey returned the ball 28 yards to the NED30. Tackled by Cody Barton. |
1-10-NED30 (2Q: 10:12) Glen Yepremian pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jarvis Landry. CB Asher Guynes defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Hankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT O.Beckham | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Landry | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Smalley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Hayden | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB A.Guynes | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | RCB Z.Sanchez | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | DB J.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS A.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NED30 (2Q: 10:03) Glen Yepremian pass completed to RB Bernard Cothran for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Mike Jennings, assisted by CB Erik Rivera. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Bump and Run | --- | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-NED32 (2Q: 09:33) Glen Yepremian pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Earl Hayden. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Hankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Smalley | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB T.Simon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB A.Guynes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB Z.Sanchez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-NED32 (2Q: 09:29) Jeff Locke punted 40 yards. Erik Rivera returned the kick 4 yards to the HOU32. Tackled by Luke Kuechly. |
1-10-HOU32 (2Q: 09:19) Bishop Sankey ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Duane Perry. ILB Luke Kuechly crushed Michael Oher to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE D.Perry | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| --- | WLB S.Ebukam | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-HOU31 (2Q: 08:52) Brayden Robertson ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Kenneth Smoczyk, assisted by OLB DeVonte Holloman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | In Box | --- | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Pettis |
| +++ | RDE D.Perry | In Box | --- | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-HOU35 (2Q: 08:22) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Michael Egnew. DT Jarran Reed hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Holloman | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | RCB D.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| --- | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-HOU35 (2Q: 08:13) Nicolas Fuller punted 61 yards. The ball was downed at the NED04. |
1-10-NED04 (2Q: 08:03) Glen Yepremian pass completed to WR Earl Hayden for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Mike Jennings, assisted by DE Richard Clements. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT O.Beckham | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| --- | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-5-NED09 (2Q: 07:37) Glen Yepremian pass completed to TE Mike Gesicki for 12 yards. Tackled by S Troy Apke. Gesicki gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED21 (2Q: 07:04) Bernard Cothran ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Troy Apke. Key block delivered by Jackson Chatas.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE T.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | --- | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-NED26 (2Q: 06:39) Bernard Cothran ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Richard Clements, assisted by OLB Jay Smalley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE T.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Beckham |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| --- | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| --- | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-NED25 (2Q: 06:00) Glen Yepremian scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Robert Quinn. PENALTY: RB Bernard Cothran of New England was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT J.Hankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB T.Simon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB A.Guynes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB Z.Sanchez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-NED26 (2Q: 05:48) Jeff Locke punted 42 yards. Erik Rivera called for a fair catch at the HOU32. |
| 1-10-HOU32 (2Q: 05:39) PENALTY: WR Adam Thielen of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU27 (2Q: 05:28) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Marc Sacco for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Jackson, assisted by ILB Horace Nall. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Ricketts | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Protect | --- | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Sacco | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Double X(SE) | --- | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-19-HOU23 (2Q: 04:59) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Michael Egnew. OLB DeVonte Holloman defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Pettis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Sankey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-19-HOU23 (2Q: 04:51) Matt Leinart pass was intended for WR Adam Thielen and was intercepted by CB Josh Jackson at the HOU47. Tackled by Adam Thielen.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB L.Kuechly | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB D.Holloman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB D.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| --- | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU47 (2Q: 04:42) Bernard Cothran ran inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Alvin Terrell. Key block delivered by Artie Ross.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT J.Hankins | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods |
| +++ | RDE T.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Landry |
| +++ | SLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB C.Barton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Hayden |
| +++ | LCB A.Guynes | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | RCB Z.Sanchez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | DB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS A.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 04:15) Glen Yepremian scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Justin Layne.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Quinn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | WLB J.Smalley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-HOU30 (2Q: 03:32) Glen Yepremian pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bernard Cothran. CB Asher Guynes defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Hankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Landry | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Hayden | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB A.Guynes | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | RCB Z.Sanchez | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| --- | DB J.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS A.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-HOU30 (2Q: 03:28) Bernard Cothran ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Quinn, assisted by OLB Jay Smalley. Key block delivered by Jackson Chatas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE T.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT J.Hankins | In Box | --- | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| --- | RCB A.Guynes | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU27 (2Q: 03:02) Play-Action. Glen Yepremian pass completed to WR Earl Hayden for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Quinn. Hayden gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Wynn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Quinn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-HOU19 (2Q: 02:41) Glen Yepremian pass completed to RB Bernard Cothran for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Erik Rivera. Cothran gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT R.Woods | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS A.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU12 (2Q: 02:24) Glen Yepremian sacked by OLB Jay Smalley for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Jackson Chatas.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Quinn | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| --- | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| --- | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-19-HOU21 (2Q: 02:02) Play-Action. Glen Yepremian pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Earl Hayden. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.White | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Quinn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-19-HOU21 (2Q: 01:56) Glen Yepremian pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Robert Woods. DE Trey Flowers hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB J.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-19-HOU21 (2Q: 01:46) Clifton Wickham attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 10, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 01:39) Clifton Wickham kicked off 73 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 01:39) Bishop Sankey ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Jackson, assisted by OLB DeVonte Holloman.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| --- | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-HOU28 (2Q: 01:08) Brayden Robertson ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Fernando Mutzel.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Pettis |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Sacco |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB D.McCourty | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-HOU32 (2Q: 00:47) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for 4 yards. Tackled by S Ladarius Webb.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Kelce | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Short Zone | --- | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
1-10-HOU36 (2Q: 00:38) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB DeVonte Holloman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Thielen gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| --- | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-2-HOU44 (2Q: 00:28) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tyler Kroft. DE Johnnie Whalen drove right through Jamil Douglas to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB D.McCourty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| --- | SS L.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-2-HOU44 (2Q: 00:21) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 26 yards. Tackled by OLB Samson Ebukam. Thielen gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE A.Horton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB H.Glover | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB D.McCourty | Bump and Run | --- | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Bump and Run | --- | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 1-10-NED30 (2Q: 00:03) Julian Salyer attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 10, New England 10 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Julian Salyer kicked off 66 yards from the HOU35. Reggie Humphrey returned the ball 18 yards to the NED17. Tackled by Zack Sanchez. |
1-10-NED17 (3Q: 14:23) Bernard Cothran ran inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon, assisted by OLB Jay Smalley. Key block delivered by Dion Dawkins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE T.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED28 (3Q: 13:41) Glen Yepremian pass completed to WR Jalen Hurd for 40 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Mike Jennings. Hurd gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB C.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Quinn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB J.Barber | Bump and Run | --- | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU32 (3Q: 13:02) Glen Yepremian sacked by DE Trey Flowers for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Artie Ross.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Protect | +++ | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| --- | RCB J.Layne | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-HOU37 (3Q: 12:29) Glen Yepremian sacked by DE Trey Flowers and DE Dee Ford for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Donovan Berg.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB C.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB C.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| --- | RCB J.Layne | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| --- | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-18-HOU40 (3Q: 11:50) Glen Yepremian pass completed to RB Bernard Cothran for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Justin Jones. Cothran gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jones | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Gesicki | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB A.Guynes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-HOU29 (3Q: 11:05) Clifton Wickham attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 13, Houston 10 |
| (3Q: 10:58) Clifton Wickham kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 10:58) Bishop Sankey ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Kuechly, assisted by CB Josh Jackson. CB Josh Jackson knocked down Jordan Mills to break up the play. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED DT Jarran Reed to the HOU24.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| --- | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU24 (3Q: 10:48) Glen Yepremian pass completed to RB Camden Wynn for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon. Wynn gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Protect | +++ | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Wynn | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Quinn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-HOU05 (3Q: 10:07) Bernard Cothran ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Artie Ross. New England 19, Houston 10
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE T.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods |
| +++ | WILB R.Quinn | In Box | --- | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 10:07) Extra point by Clifton Wickham was good. New England 20, Houston 10 |
| (3Q: 09:56) Clifton Wickham kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 09:56) Jamie Ricketts ran a trap outside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Samson Ebukam, assisted by ILB Luke Kuechly.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| --- | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kelce |
| +++ | RDE D.Perry | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ricketts | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Sankey |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-HOU23 (3Q: 09:26) Matt Leinart pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Michael Egnew. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Kroft | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-HOU23 (3Q: 09:13) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bishop Sankey. CB Josh Jackson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB D.McCourty | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-HOU23 (3Q: 09:06) Nicolas Fuller punted 53 yards. Odell Beckham returned the kick -2 yards to the NED22. Tackled by Michael Egnew. Ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Robert Myers at the NED22. |
1-10-NED22 (3Q: 08:55) Brayden Robertson ran outside the right tackle for 22 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Stefen Wisniewski. New England 20, Houston 16
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE D.Perry | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | In Box | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 08:55) Extra point by Julian Salyer was good. New England 20, Houston 17 |
| (3Q: 08:43) Julian Salyer kicked off 59 yards from the HOU35. Reggie Humphrey returned the ball 21 yards to the NED27. Tackled by Benjamin Loyd. PENALTY: ILB Horace Nall of New England was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
| 1-10-NED10 (3Q: 08:08) PENALTY: TE Coby Fleener of New England was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NED05 (3Q: 08:01) Glen Yepremian kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Quinn. ILB Leighton Vander Esch knocked down Dion Dawkins to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| --- | RDE T.Flowers | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Wynn |
| +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Spy | +++ | | FB E.Harness |
| +++ | WILB C.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| --- | SS K.Dunlap | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-15-NED05 (3Q: 07:29) Glen Yepremian pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bernard Cothran. DE Richard Clements hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| --- | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-NED05 (3Q: 07:24) Glen Yepremian pass was dropped by WR Jalen Hurd. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: G Dion Dawkins of New England was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | NT J.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Protect | --- | SILB L.Vander Esch | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB T.Simon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB A.Guynes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB Z.Sanchez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-NED05 (3Q: 07:18) Jeff Locke punted 38 yards. The ball was downed at the NED43. |
1-10-NED43 (3Q: 07:08) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Jackson. Egnew gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED28 (3Q: 06:30) Matt Leinart pass completed to RB Brayden Robertson for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Kuechly, assisted by CB Jason Sweeney.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-NED19 (3Q: 06:02) Brayden Robertson ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Jarran Reed. Key block delivered by Stefen Wisniewski.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | --- | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED17 (3Q: 05:22) Matt Leinart pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Brayden Robertson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Protect | --- | 1tcDT D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Kelce | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED17 (3Q: 05:17) Brayden Robertson ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Kuechly.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Pettis |
| +++ | RDE D.Perry | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-NED12 (3Q: 04:35) Matt Leinart pass was intended for TE Michael Egnew and was intercepted by CB Josh Jackson at the NED04. The interception was returned 96 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England 26, Houston 17
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| --- | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 04:35) Extra point by Clifton Wickham was good. New England 27, Houston 17 |
| (3Q: 04:23) Clifton Wickham kicked off 72 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 04:23) Matt Leinart pass was dropped by WR Darnell Barlow. PENALTY: C Stefen Wisniewski of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| --- | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-HOU15 (3Q: 04:13) Brayden Robertson ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Gus Barrett.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| --- | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE D.Perry | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-17-HOU18 (3Q: 03:49) Darnell Barlow ran a reverse around left end for -4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB DeVonte Holloman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| --- | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Ball Carrier | --- | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| --- | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| --- | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-21-HOU14 (3Q: 03:26) PENALTY: WR Marc Sacco of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-26-HOU09 (3Q: 03:20) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for -2 yards. Tackled by S Fernando Mutzel.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Kelce | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-28-HOU07 (3Q: 02:43) Nicolas Fuller punted 43 yards. Odell Beckham returned the kick 8 yards to the HOU42. Tackled by Benjamin Loyd. |
1-10-HOU42 (3Q: 02:36) Glen Yepremian pass completed to WR Jalen Hurd for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Mike Jennings. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Double X(SE) | --- |
|
2-7-HOU39 (3Q: 02:14) Glen Yepremian pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Hayden. DE Dee Ford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.White | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB L.Vander Esch | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Quinn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU39 (3Q: 02:08) Play-Action. Glen Yepremian sacked by DE Robert Quinn for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Donovan Berg.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Hankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | LCB T.Simon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB A.Guynes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| --- | NB Z.Sanchez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| --- | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-HOU43 (3Q: 01:31) Jeff Locke punted 36 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU07. |
1-10-HOU07 (3Q: 01:22) Brayden Robertson ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Gus Barrett.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| --- | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-HOU03 (3Q: 00:45) Bishop Sankey ran a draw inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Gus Barrett.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Smoczyk | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB H.Nall | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Sacco |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | RCB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | NB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB S.Ebukam | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-15-HOU02 (3Q: 00:19) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Dante Pettis for 7 yards. Tackled by S Fernando Mutzel, assisted by CB Josh Jackson. PENALTY: G Jamil Douglas of Houston was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Sankey | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-HOU09 (3Q: 00:12) Nicolas Fuller punted 50 yards. Odell Beckham returned the kick 4 yards to the NED45. PENALTY: ILB Horace Nall of New England was called for Holding on the Punt Return. Houston's Robert Myers was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out. |
1-10-NED32 (3Q: 00:01) Glen Yepremian scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT J.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-1-NED41 (4Q: 15:00) Bernard Cothran ran around right end for -7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch, assisted by DT Justin Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE T.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| --- | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| --- | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| --- | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-NED34 (4Q: 14:19) Glen Yepremian pass completed to WR Robert Woods for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Zack Sanchez. Woods gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: DE Trey Flowers of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Hankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB B.Cothran | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB A.Guynes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED46 (4Q: 14:09) Glen Yepremian pass completed to TE Mike Gesicki for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Gesicki gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.White | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Quinn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 13:39) James White ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch, assisted by OLB Mike Jennings. Key block delivered by Donovan Berg.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE T.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB J.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fleener |
| +++ | WILB C.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | --- | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-HOU34 (4Q: 13:07) Glen Yepremian scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch and assisted by CB Erik Rivera.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB J.Barber | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 12:29) James White ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Dee Ford.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fleener |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE R.Quinn | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Woods |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Spy | +++ | | RB J.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Thomas |
| --- | WILB C.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| --- | SS K.Dunlap | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU30 (4Q: 11:53) Glen Yepremian pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jalen Hurd. DT Justin Jones blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Wynn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Quinn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU30 (4Q: 11:49) Glen Yepremian sacked by DE Robert Quinn for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Isaac Asiata.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE T.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Hankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Quinn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Smalley | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB T.Simon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| --- | LCB A.Guynes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB Z.Sanchez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| --- | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| --- | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-HOU35 (4Q: 11:25) Clifton Wickham attempted a 52 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 30, Houston 17 |
| (4Q: 11:18) Clifton Wickham kicked off 68 yards from the NED35. Brayden Robertson returned the ball 24 yards to the HOU21. Tackled by Artie Ross. |
1-10-HOU21 (4Q: 10:59) Brayden Robertson ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Josh Jackson. Key block delivered by Jordan Mills.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Hunt | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS D.McCourty | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU26 (4Q: 10:33) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnell Barlow. CB Josh Jackson defended the pass. PENALTY: CB Josh Jackson of New England was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB D.Holloman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 10:25) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Kenneth Smoczyk. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Pettis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Sacco | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Robertson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | RCB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | NB F.Mutzel | Double X(SE) | --- | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU36 (4Q: 09:53) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Dante Pettis for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Fernando Mutzel, assisted by S Gus Barrett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Double X(SE) | --- |
|
1-10-HOU42 (4Q: 09:29) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnell Barlow. DE Johnnie Whalen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB D.McCourty | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| --- | FS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU42 (4Q: 09:19) Matt Leinart scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Sweeney.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| --- | FS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU48 (4Q: 08:42) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adam Thielen. DE Johnnie Whalen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-HOU48 (4Q: 08:38) Nicolas Fuller punted 52 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NED20 (4Q: 08:32) Glen Yepremian kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Jay Smalley, assisted by DE Robert Quinn.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE T.Flowers | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB J.White |
| +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Spy | +++ | | FB E.Harness |
| +++ | WILB R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | --- |
|
| 2-9-NED21 (4Q: 08:01) PENALTY: T Artie Ross of New England was called for a False Start. |
2-14-NED16 (4Q: 07:54) James White ran around left end for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Jay Smalley.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fleener |
| +++ | NT J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| --- | RDE J.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB J.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Harness |
| +++ | WILB R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-NED21 (4Q: 07:14) Bernard Cothran ran outside the right tackle for 27 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch. Key block delivered by Dion Dawkins. PENALTY: C Donovan Berg of New England was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE T.Flowers | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT J.Hankins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fleener |
| +++ | WILB J.Smalley | In Box | --- | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB T.Simon | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB A.Guynes | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| --- | RCB Z.Sanchez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-19-NED11 (4Q: 07:02) Glen Yepremian kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Jay Smalley.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE T.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT J.Hankins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran |
| +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Harness |
| +++ | WILB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | WLB T.Simon | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB A.Guynes | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB Z.Sanchez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-18-NED12 (4Q: 06:19) Jeff Locke punted 61 yards. Erik Rivera returned the kick 10 yards to the HOU37. Tackled by Luke Kuechly. |
| 1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 06:11) PENALTY: WR Adam Thielen of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU32 (4Q: 06:04) Matt Leinart pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Adam Thielen. DE Duane Perry blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE D.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| --- | SS G.Barrett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-15-HOU32 (4Q: 05:56) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Kenneth Smoczyk, assisted by S Reggie Humphrey. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE D.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-12-HOU35 (4Q: 05:41) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tyler Kroft. CB Josh Jackson defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Holloman | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | RCB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-12-HOU35 (4Q: 05:33) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Sweeney. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | --- | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU41 (4Q: 05:25) Bernard Cothran ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | --- | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE T.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU39 (4Q: 04:40) Bernard Cothran ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch, assisted by S Kenny Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE T.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| --- | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU41 (4Q: 03:56) Bernard Cothran ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Quinn, assisted by S Troy Apke.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE T.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fleener |
| +++ | NT J.Hankins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Harness |
| --- | WILB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | WLB T.Simon | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| --- | RCB Z.Sanchez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-8-HOU39 (4Q: 03:13) Jeff Locke punted 39 yards. Touchback. Houston's Kenny Dunlap was hurt on the play. |
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 03:08) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tyler Kroft. S Gus Barrett defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Kelce | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ricketts | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Robertson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB D.McCourty | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU20 (4Q: 02:59) Matt Leinart pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Darnell Barlow. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: WR Dante Pettis of Houston was called for Illegal Motion. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB L.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| --- | SS D.McCourty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU20 (4Q: 02:59) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dante Pettis. CB Jason Sweeney knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Sacco | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-10-HOU20 (4Q: 02:53) Matt Leinart pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Adam Thielen. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 02:43) Bernard Cothran ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Alvin Terrell, assisted by DE Trey Flowers.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE T.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| --- | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS A.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-6-HOU16 (4Q: 02:31) Bernard Cothran ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon, assisted by ILB Leighton Vander Esch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE T.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| --- | RCB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS A.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU20 (4Q: 02:22) Bernard Cothran ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE T.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham |
| +++ | NT J.Hankins | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fleener |
| +++ | WILB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB T.Simon | In Box | --- | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB J.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB Z.Sanchez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS A.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-5-HOU15 (4Q: 02:14) Clifton Wickham attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 33, Houston 17 |
| (4Q: 02:06) Clifton Wickham kicked off 70 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 02:06) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Tyler Kroft for 29 yards. Tackled by S Gus Barrett. Kroft gained 21 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | --- | | FB T.Kroft | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS L.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-NED46 (4Q: 01:59) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adam Thielen. DE Johnnie Whalen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | RCB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | NB D.McCourty | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NED46 (4Q: 01:48) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Michael Egnew. DE Johnnie Whalen drove right through Jamil Douglas to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Protect | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | RCB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | NB F.Mutzel | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | DB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| --- | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS L.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-NED46 (4Q: 01:42) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Tyler Kroft for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Devin McCourty, assisted by CB Josh Jackson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | NB D.McCourty | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | DB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-3-NED39 (4Q: 01:24) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnell Barlow. DE Margus Hunt hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Hunt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB J.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | RCB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | NB F.Mutzel | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS R.Humphrey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED39 (4Q: 01:17) Bernard Cothran ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch. Key block delivered by Artie Ross.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | --- | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE T.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | --- | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Woods |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS A.Terrell | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Houston called a time out. |
2-5-NED44 (4Q: 01:08) Glen Yepremian kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB G.Yepremian | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE R.Quinn | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | RDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB J.White |
| +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fleener |
| +++ | WILB C.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS A.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 3-4-NED45 (4Q: 00:21) Glen Yepremian dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: New England Patriots 33, Houston Texans 17 |