| Played in Houston, AL, weather: 43 degrees, rain, 9 mph wind. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Julian Salyer kicked off 57 yards from the HOU35. D. K. Metcalf returned the ball 32 yards to the PIT40. Tackled by Tharold Simon. |
1-10-PIT40 (1Q: 14:35) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 5 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Dunlap, assisted by S Troy Apke. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Gaylor | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Double X(SE) | --- | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-PIT45 (1Q: 13:48) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. ILB Leighton Vander Esch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Gaylor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-PIT45 (1Q: 13:40) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for -1 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Dunlap. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: S Kenny Dunlap of Houston was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE H.Floyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Hankins | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Smalley | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB T.Simon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB A.Guynes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB Z.Sanchez | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU50 (1Q: 13:32) Renaldo Gaylor ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon, assisted by S Kenny Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Gaylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-HOU47 (1Q: 12:49) Cam Newton sacked by OLB Jay Smalley for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Mitch Spencer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Protect | --- | WILB N.Perry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS T.Apke | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-10-HOU50 (1Q: 12:06) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 11 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Dunlap. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Pittsburgh's Cam Newton was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE H.Floyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Hankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | --- | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Smalley | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB T.Simon | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB A.Guynes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB Z.Sanchez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU39 (1Q: 11:30) James Conner ran a trap outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Dee Ford, assisted by CB Tharold Simon. Key block delivered by Bernard Candelaria.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | --- | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | WILB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | --- | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-HOU32 (1Q: 10:59) James Conner ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Richard Clements. ILB Leighton Vander Esch knocked down Bernard Candelaria to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | WILB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-HOU31 (1Q: 10:30) Renaldo Gaylor ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Mike Jennings.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT J.Hankins | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB C.Barton | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Gaylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB N.Perry | In Box | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB M.Jennings | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS A.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-1-HOU30 (1Q: 10:07) Ryan Succop attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 3, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 10:02) Ryan Succop kicked off 66 yards from the PIT35. Brayden Robertson returned the ball 24 yards to the HOU23. Tackled by Ricardo Horiszny. |
1-10-HOU23 (1Q: 09:27) Matt Leinart pass was dropped by RB Brayden Robertson. PENALTY: OLB Devin Bush of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | --- | | FB T.Kelce | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU28 (1Q: 09:20) Brayden Robertson ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Vita Vea, assisted by OLB Devin Bush.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-HOU31 (1Q: 08:47) Brayden Robertson ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush, assisted by DT Takkarist McKinley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | --- |
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3-1-HOU37 (1Q: 08:19) Brayden Robertson ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Earl Wolff, assisted by DT Vita Vea. Key block delivered by Stefen Wisniewski.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB J.Mouton | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB R.Shazier | Spy | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-HOU44 (1Q: 07:46) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adam Thielen. OLB Devin Bush defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| --- | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU44 (1Q: 07:37) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for 26 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Egnew gained 18 yards after the catch. 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.Eckman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Double X(SE) | --- |
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1-10-PIT30 (1Q: 06:57) Dante Pettis ran a reverse around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Marcus Cusano. Key block delivered by Stefen Wisniewski.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Ball Carrier | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | | RB B.Sankey |
| +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Kelce |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-PIT24 (1Q: 06:12) Matt Leinart sacked by DE Marcus Cusano and DT Takkarist McKinley for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Jordan Mills.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| --- | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 3-11-PIT31 (1Q: 05:36) PENALTY: TE Michael Egnew of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-16-PIT36 (1Q: 05:32) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dante Pettis. OLB Rod Mirer defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | NB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-16-PIT36 (1Q: 05:22) Nicolas Fuller punted 36 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 05:15) Renaldo Gaylor ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Dee Ford. Key block delivered by Kaleb McGary.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | --- | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Holmes | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Gaylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | --- | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-PIT26 (1Q: 04:45) Cam Newton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Allen Garrison.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Gaylor | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-PIT26 (1Q: 04:40) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE H.Floyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT J.Hankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Guynes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-PIT22 (1Q: 04:16) Drew Kaser punted 35 yards. Erik Rivera called for a fair catch at the HOU43. |
1-10-HOU43 (1Q: 04:06) Brayden Robertson ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Jacob Eckman, assisted by OLB Devin Bush.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE M.Egnew |
| --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Kroft |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Spy | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-HOU46 (1Q: 03:27) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tyler Kroft. DE Jacob Eckman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Kroft | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| --- | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-HOU46 (1Q: 03:22) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB D.Bush | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT38 (1Q: 02:35) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 20 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Thielen gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | --- | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT18 (1Q: 01:50) Jamie Ricketts ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Jerome Baker, assisted by DE Marcus Cusano.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | --- | | TE T.Kelce |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ricketts | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Robertson |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-PIT15 (1Q: 01:16) Brayden Robertson ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Vita Vea.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-PIT12 (1Q: 00:44) Play-Action. Matt Leinart pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Dante Pettis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-PIT12 (1Q: 00:40) Julian Salyer attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 3, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (1Q: 00:35) Julian Salyer kicked off 59 yards from the HOU35. D. K. Metcalf returned the ball 27 yards to the PIT33. Tackled by Cody Barton. |
1-10-PIT33 (1Q: 00:05) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Malachi Cybulski for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Double X(SE) | --- | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB N.Perry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Start of second quarter. |
2-11-PIT32 (2Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Justin Layne. Conner gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU49 (2Q: 14:24) Cam Newton sacked by ILB Leighton Vander Esch for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Connor McGovern.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Gaylor | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | RCB A.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| --- | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-13-PIT48 (2Q: 13:57) PENALTY: QB Cam Newton of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
2-18-PIT43 (2Q: 13:50) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Allen Garrison. OLB Jay Smalley drove right through Bernard Candelaria to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Protect | +++ | WILB N.Perry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-18-PIT43 (2Q: 13:43) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE H.Floyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT J.Hankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE N.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Smalley | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB T.Simon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB A.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB Z.Sanchez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-HOU49 (2Q: 13:06) Drew Kaser punted 49 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 12:59) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Darnell Barlow for 22 yards. Tackled by CB B. W. Webb. Barlow gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU42 (2Q: 12:19) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brayden Robertson. S Duron Harmon defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | NB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU42 (2Q: 12:15) Brayden Robertson ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Norm Witt.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| --- | WLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-HOU49 (2Q: 11:39) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Tyler Kroft for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Jerome Baker, assisted by S Norm Witt.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Kelce | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | Spy on QB | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | --- | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT45 (2Q: 11:00) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Michael Egnew. DE Leonardo Tarpley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Pettis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Sacco | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Robertson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | NB D.Bush | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-10-PIT45 (2Q: 10:53) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for 33 yards. Tackled by S Norm Witt.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Kroft | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | --- | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT12 (2Q: 10:12) Matt Leinart pass completed to RB Brayden Robertson for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Robertson gained 6 yards after the catch. Houston 9, Pittsburgh 3
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Robertson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Sankey | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 10:12) Extra point by Julian Salyer was good. Houston 10, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (2Q: 10:06) Julian Salyer kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 10:06) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 3 yards. Tackled by S Alvin Terrell.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB N.Perry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS A.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT28 (2Q: 09:29) James Conner ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch, assisted by DE Jalyn Holmes. Key block delivered by Kaleb McGary.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | --- | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| --- | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS A.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT35 (2Q: 08:59) James Conner ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Justin Jones. Key block delivered by Ricardo Horiszny.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | NT J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Spy | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny |
| +++ | WILB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT40 (2Q: 08:20) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. CB Justin Layne defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT J.Jones | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Protect | +++ | WILB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-PIT40 (2Q: 08:14) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB James Conner. OLB Mike Jennings defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE H.Floyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE N.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB T.Simon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB A.Guynes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB Z.Sanchez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-PIT40 (2Q: 08:07) Drew Kaser punted 41 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU19. |
1-10-HOU19 (2Q: 07:58) Jamie Ricketts ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Jerome Baker, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ricketts | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kelce |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-7-HOU22 (2Q: 07:33) PENALTY: WR Dante Pettis of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-12-HOU17 (2Q: 07:23) Brayden Robertson ran a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by S Norm Witt.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| --- | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU19 (2Q: 06:44) Matt Leinart pass completed to RB Bishop Sankey for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB J.Ricketts | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB D.Bush | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| --- | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-HOU25 (2Q: 06:16) Nicolas Fuller punted 50 yards. Silas Ellard returned the kick 1 yard to the PIT26. Tackled by Zack Sanchez. |
1-10-PIT26 (2Q: 06:08) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Justin Layne, assisted by OLB Nick Perry. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Protect | +++ | WILB N.Perry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT29 (2Q: 05:28) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Malachi Cybulski for 8 yards. Tackled by S Troy Apke, assisted by OLB Mike Jennings. Cybulski gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB N.Perry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT37 (2Q: 04:45) James Conner ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Dee Ford, assisted by ILB Leighton Vander Esch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | --- | | TE A.Garrison |
| --- | RDE J.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | WILB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT41 (2Q: 04:15) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Antonio Callaway for 45 yards. Tackled by CB Erik Rivera. Callaway gained 28 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Callaway | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | --- | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU14 (2Q: 03:39) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Spy | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | WILB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU10 (2Q: 03:11) Renaldo Gaylor ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Mike Jennings. OLB Mike Jennings knocked down Kaleb McGary to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT J.Jones | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Gaylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU10 (2Q: 02:43) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR D. K. Metcalf. OLB Nick Perry blocked the pass. PENALTY: T Connor McGovern of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE H.Floyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Hankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB T.Simon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB A.Guynes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB Z.Sanchez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-HOU10 (2Q: 02:38) Ryan Succop attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 10, Pittsburgh 6 |
| (2Q: 02:33) Ryan Succop kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 02:33) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 14 yards. Tackled by S Norm Witt.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU39 (2Q: 02:04) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for 17 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Egnew gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Pettis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Sacco | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-PIT44 (2Q: 01:58) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Darnell Barlow for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones, assisted by CB B. W. Webb. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-PIT26 (2Q: 01:36) PENALTY: T Jordan Mills of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT31 (2Q: 01:36) Matt Leinart sacked by DT Vita Vea for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Louis Vasquez.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-20-PIT36 (2Q: 01:12) Matt Leinart pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Dante Pettis. OLB Rod Mirer blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Sacco | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | NB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-20-PIT36 (2Q: 01:05) PENALTY: DE Marcus Cusano of Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
3-15-PIT31 (2Q: 01:05) Matt Leinart pass was dropped by TE Tyler Kroft.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | LCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | RCB D.Bush | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-PIT31 (2Q: 01:01) Julian Salyer attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 13, Pittsburgh 6 |
| (2Q: 00:54) Julian Salyer kicked off 55 yards from the HOU35. Butch Esslinger returned the ball 20 yards to the PIT30. Tackled by Bishop Sankey. |
1-10-PIT30 (2Q: 00:47) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Ricardo Horiszny for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Jalyn Holmes.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Cybulski | Protect | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | --- | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 2-5-PIT35 (2Q: 00:37) PENALTY: WR D. K. Metcalf of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
2-10-PIT30 (2Q: 00:37) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR D. K. Metcalf. DE Dee Ford blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT30 (2Q: 00:28) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. OLB Nick Perry hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE H.Floyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Guynes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-PIT30 (2Q: 00:21) Drew Kaser punted and it was blocked by Herman Floyd. HOU Michael Egnew recovered the ball at the PIT19. |
1-10-PIT19 (2Q: 00:12) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adam Thielen. DE Marcus Cusano hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Pettis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Sacco | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | MLB R.Mirer | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Robertson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | NB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-PIT19 (2Q: 00:07) Julian Salyer attempted a 36 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Ryan Succop kicked off 68 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 15:00) Brayden Robertson ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Key block delivered by Jordan Mills.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Pettis |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Sacco |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU31 (3Q: 14:15) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 22 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland, assisted by CB Cyrus Jones. Thielen gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: OLB Devin Bush of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | --- | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT47 (3Q: 14:00) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Darnell Barlow for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT44 (3Q: 13:35) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brayden Robertson. DT Vita Vea drove right through Jordan Mills to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Sankey | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| --- | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT44 (3Q: 13:31) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones, assisted by OLB Devin Bush. Thielen gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB D.Bush | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-PIT40 (3Q: 13:04) Nicolas Fuller punted 40 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (3Q: 12:58) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Allen Garrison. DE Jalyn Holmes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT20 (3Q: 12:51) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 15 yards. Tackled by S Troy Apke.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Bump and Run | --- | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT35 (3Q: 12:20) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon, assisted by OLB Mike Jennings. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Protect | +++ | WILB N.Perry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT35 (3Q: 11:35) Renaldo Gaylor ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Jay Smalley, assisted by OLB Mike Jennings. PENALTY: WR Rashad Greene of Pittsburgh was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Gaylor | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-PIT36 (3Q: 11:26) Cam Newton sacked by DT Justin Jones for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Sean Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE H.Floyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE N.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | RCB A.Terrell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| --- | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-PIT29 (3Q: 10:41) Drew Kaser punted 49 yards. Erik Rivera returned the kick 13 yards to the HOU35. Tackled by Marquis Ellard. |
1-10-HOU35 (3Q: 10:32) Bishop Sankey ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Jacob Eckman. OLB Rod Mirer knocked down Louis Vasquez to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson |
| +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | In Box | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-10-HOU35 (3Q: 09:47) PENALTY: T Jordan Mills of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-15-HOU30 (3Q: 09:41) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for 14 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | --- | | FB T.Kroft | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-HOU44 (3Q: 09:08) Brayden Robertson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Earl Wolff. Key block delivered by Michael Oher.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Jones | In Box | --- | | FB T.Kelce |
| +++ | MLB J.Mouton | In Box | --- | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB R.Shazier | In Box | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS E.Wolff | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU45 (3Q: 08:30) Brayden Robertson ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters, assisted by OLB Devin Bush. Key block delivered by Louis Vasquez.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-4-PIT49 (3Q: 08:01) PENALTY: WR Adam Thielen of Houston was called for a False Start. |
| 2-9-HOU46 (3Q: 07:56) PENALTY: G Jamil Douglas of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-14-HOU41 (3Q: 07:48) Brayden Robertson ran outside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by DT Vita Vea, assisted by OLB Devin Bush. Key block delivered by Jamil Douglas.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | In Box | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT45 (3Q: 07:26) Jamie Ricketts ran around left end for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Jerome Baker, assisted by DT Vita Vea. PENALTY: DE Jacob Eckman of Pittsburgh was called for Too Many Men on the Field.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | --- | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ricketts | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kelce |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-5-PIT40 (3Q: 07:15) Dante Pettis ran a reverse around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Marcus Cusano. Key block delivered by Louis Vasquez.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Pettis | Ball Carrier | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey |
| +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Ricketts |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT30 (3Q: 06:48) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dante Pettis. CB Cyrus Jones defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT30 (3Q: 06:38) Matt Leinart pass completed to RB Brayden Robertson for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones. Robertson gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Sankey | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | --- | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT17 (3Q: 06:17) Bishop Sankey ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters, assisted by CB Cyrus Jones. Key block delivered by Jamil Douglas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-PIT10 (3Q: 05:46) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tyler Kroft. DT Vita Vea hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Kelce | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Ricketts | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-3-PIT10 (3Q: 05:39) PENALTY: T Michael Oher of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-8-PIT15 (3Q: 05:33) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Tyler Kroft for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer, assisted by S Earl Wolff. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB R.Mirer | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE T.Kroft | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB D.Bush | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | --- | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-PIT09 (3Q: 04:58) Julian Salyer attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 16, Pittsburgh 6 |
| (3Q: 04:52) Julian Salyer kicked off 66 yards from the HOU35. D. K. Metcalf returned the ball 26 yards to the PIT25. Tackled by Cody Barton. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 04:24) Renaldo Gaylor ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jay Smalley. PENALTY: DE Richard Clements of Houston was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | --- | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Gaylor | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT38 (3Q: 04:15) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Dee Ford.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | --- | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB N.Perry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT42 (3Q: 03:39) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Richard Clements.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | NT R.Clements | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE J.Holmes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | WILB N.Perry | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | RCB J.Layne | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-PIT42 (3Q: 03:07) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Zack Sanchez.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE H.Floyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Hankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE N.Perry | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB T.Simon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB A.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB Z.Sanchez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-PIT47 (3Q: 02:39) Drew Kaser punted 45 yards. Erik Rivera returned the kick 16 yards to the HOU24. Tackled by Kaleb McGary. |
1-10-HOU24 (3Q: 02:32) Brayden Robertson ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones, assisted by DT Vita Vea. Key block delivered by Louis Vasquez.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU32 (3Q: 01:56) Brayden Robertson ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Marcus Cusano. Key block delivered by Jamil Douglas.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | --- | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-HOU38 (3Q: 01:17) Brayden Robertson ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by ILB Reggie Ragland. Key block delivered by Stefen Wisniewski.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-1-HOU47 (3Q: 00:41) PENALTY: ILB Reggie Ragland of Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
1-10-PIT48 (3Q: 00:31) Brayden Robertson ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Vita Vea.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| --- | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-9-PIT47 (4Q: 15:00) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dante Pettis. S Marcus Peters knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-PIT47 (4Q: 14:51) Matt Leinart pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush, assisted by S Earl Wolff.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Tarpley | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT34 (4Q: 14:17) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Dante Pettis for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-3-PIT27 (4Q: 13:51) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Marc Sacco for 18 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Sacco | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-9-PIT09 (4Q: 13:14) Bishop Sankey ran around right end for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jamil Douglas. Houston 22, Pittsburgh 6
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE L.Tarpley | In Box | --- | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Sacco |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | NB D.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | DB R.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (4Q: 13:14) Extra point by Julian Salyer was good. Houston 23, Pittsburgh 6 |
| (4Q: 13:04) Julian Salyer kicked off 59 yards from the HOU35. D. K. Metcalf returned the ball 39 yards to the PIT45. Tackled by Mike Jennings. |
1-10-PIT45 (4Q: 12:33) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Mike Jennings, assisted by CB Tharold Simon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS A.Terrell | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-7-PIT48 (4Q: 12:03) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 40 yards. Tackled by S Troy Apke. Metcalf gained 31 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Protect | +++ | WILB N.Perry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Double X(SE) | --- |
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1-10-HOU12 (4Q: 11:25) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Fuller gained 14 yards after the catch. Houston 23, Pittsburgh 12
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Protect | +++ | WILB N.Perry | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Bump and Run | --- | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | --- |
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| (4Q: 11:25) Extra point by Ryan Succop was good. Houston 23, Pittsburgh 13 |
| (4Q: 11:14) Ryan Succop kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 11:14) Jamie Ricketts ran a trap outside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Norm Witt.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kelce |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ricketts | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Robertson |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-HOU27 (4Q: 10:51) Brayden Robertson ran around left end for 16 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon. Key block delivered by Michael Oher.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 10:08) Dante Pettis ran a reverse around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Ball Carrier | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey |
| +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Kelce |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-HOU43 (4Q: 09:33) Matt Leinart pass completed to RB Bishop Sankey for 3 yards. Tackled by S Norm Witt.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Sankey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-HOU46 (4Q: 08:55) Play-Action. Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Dante Pettis for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Marcus Peters, assisted by S Earl Wolff.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | --- | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT46 (4Q: 08:23) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brayden Robertson. DT Vita Vea hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: S Marcus Peters of Pittsburgh was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | --- | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB B.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT31 (4Q: 08:16) Matt Leinart pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brayden Robertson. DT Vita Vea hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| --- | FS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT31 (4Q: 08:10) Matt Leinart pass completed to WR Darnell Barlow for 31 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston 29, Pittsburgh 13
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | --- | | TE T.Kroft | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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| (4Q: 08:10) Extra point by Julian Salyer was good. Houston 30, Pittsburgh 13 |
| (4Q: 07:58) Julian Salyer kicked off 62 yards from the HOU35. D. K. Metcalf returned the ball 24 yards to the PIT27. Tackled by Cody Barton. |
1-10-PIT27 (4Q: 07:29) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 45 yards. Tackled by CB Justin Layne. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Gaylor | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU28 (4Q: 07:03) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Tharold Simon. PENALTY: DE Richard Clements of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Protect | +++ | WILB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Bump and Run | --- | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-5-HOU23 (4Q: 06:55) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Allen Garrison. DE Richard Clements blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Protect | +++ | WILB N.Perry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-HOU23 (4Q: 06:49) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 23 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Conner gained 22 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston 30, Pittsburgh 19
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Conner | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | --- | | FB M.Spencer | Protect | +++ | WILB N.Perry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB A.Terrell | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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| (4Q: 06:49) Extra point by Ryan Succop was good. Houston 30, Pittsburgh 20 |
| (4Q: 06:36) Ryan Succop kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 06:36) Brayden Robertson ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT J.T. Diana, assisted by OLB Rod Mirer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| --- | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-HOU23 (4Q: 05:51) Brayden Robertson ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Marcus Cusano.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-HOU23 (4Q: 05:05) Bishop Sankey ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Jacob Eckman, assisted by S Earl Wolff.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB D.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-9-HOU26 (4Q: 04:21) Nicolas Fuller punted 35 yards. Silas Ellard returned the kick 10 yards to the PIT49. Tackled by Michael Egnew. |
1-10-PIT49 (4Q: 04:10) Cam Newton scrambled for 16 yards. Tackled by DE Dee Ford and assisted by CB Justin Layne.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Gaylor | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| --- | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU35 (4Q: 03:42) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Will Fuller. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Callaway | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Gaylor | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB E.Rivera | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU35 (4Q: 03:37) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. OLB Mike Jennings knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB A.Terrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-HOU35 (4Q: 03:31) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. S Kenny Dunlap simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE H.Floyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | RCB A.Guynes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-HOU35 (4Q: 03:23) Ryan Succop attempted a 52 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 30, Pittsburgh 23 |
| (4Q: 03:18) Ryan Succop kicked off 64 yards from the PIT35. Brayden Robertson returned the ball 32 yards to the HOU33. Tackled by Kaleb McGary. |
1-10-HOU33 (4Q: 03:13) Brayden Robertson ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Jacob Eckman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-HOU33 (4Q: 02:27) Brayden Robertson ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| --- | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
3-14-HOU29 (4Q: 02:17) Bishop Sankey ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Vita Vea. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Tarpley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Sankey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | In Box | --- | | FB T.Kelce |
| +++ | MLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB D.Bush | Spy | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS E.Wolff | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 4-14-HOU29 (4Q: 02:10) Nicolas Fuller punted 62 yards. Silas Ellard returned the kick 3 yards to the PIT12. PENALTY: TE Ricardo Horiszny of Pittsburgh was called for an Illegal Low Block on the Punt Return. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-PIT06 (4Q: 02:00) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR D. K. Metcalf. DE Richard Clements blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Jones | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT06 (4Q: 01:51) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D. K. Metcalf. CB Erik Rivera defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT R.Clements | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Holmes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Gaylor | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT R.Greene | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Layne | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-PIT06 (4Q: 01:41) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Allen Garrison. OLB Mike Jennings knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE H.Floyd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT J.Hankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE N.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Horiszny | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Guynes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB Z.Sanchez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Double TE | +++ |
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4-10-PIT06 (4Q: 01:34) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was intended for TE Allen Garrison and was intercepted by S Troy Apke at the PIT42. Tackled by Allen Garrison. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Hankins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE N.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | LCB T.Simon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB A.Guynes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB Z.Sanchez | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG C.McGovern |
| --- | SS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fisher |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-PIT42 (4Q: 01:21) PENALTY: G Louis Vasquez of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT47 (4Q: 01:21) Brayden Robertson ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Marcus Cusano, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt. Pittsburgh's B. W. Webb was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | NB B.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-14-PIT46 (4Q: 01:14) Jamie Ricketts ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Takkarist McKinley, assisted by DE Jerome Baker.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Leinart |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kroft |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Ricketts | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Kelce |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Oher |
| +++ | WLB J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Vasquez |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Wisniewski |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Douglas |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Mills |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 3-8-PIT40 (4Q: 00:27) Matt Leinart dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Houston Texans 30, Pittsburgh Steelers 23 |