| Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 70 degrees, fair, 7 mph wind. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Clifton Wickham kicked off 73 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Malachi Cybulski. DE Duane Perry blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT25 (1Q: 14:56) James Conner ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Fernando Mutzel.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-PIT30 (1Q: 14:14) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Samson Ebukam, assisted by S Gus Barrett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Dixon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Deep Zone | --- | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT41 (1Q: 13:31) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josiah Castellano for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Kuechly, assisted by CB Jason Sweeney. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-4-PIT47 (1Q: 12:54) Cam Newton pass was intended for TE Allen Garrison and was intercepted by CB Omar Brewer at the PIT50. The interception was returned 20 yards. Tackled by Allen Garrison. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS C.Pryor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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1-10-PIT30 (1Q: 12:45) Ray Lasica ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush, assisted by S Duron Harmon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hurd |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Lasica | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| --- | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-PIT26 (1Q: 12:18) Ray Lasica ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland, assisted by S Duron Harmon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hurd |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Lasica | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-PIT22 (1Q: 11:42) Glen Yepremian pass completed to WR Jalen Hurd for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones, assisted by ILB Reggie Ragland. Hurd gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB C.Thompson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Double TE | --- |
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1-10-PIT12 (1Q: 11:00) Ray Lasica ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Vita Vea, assisted by S Duron Harmon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hurd |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Lasica | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-PIT14 (1Q: 10:38) Ray Lasica ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Dion Dawkins. New England 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hurd |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Lasica | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 10:38) Extra point by Clifton Wickham was good. New England 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 10:27) Clifton Wickham kicked off 59 yards from the NED35. D. K. Metcalf returned the ball 19 yards to the PIT25. Tackled by Luke Kuechly. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 09:56) James Conner ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Adrian Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE D.Perry | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-PIT28 (1Q: 09:12) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D. K. Metcalf. CB Omar Brewer defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB J.Dixon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | RCB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB O.Brewer | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-PIT28 (1Q: 09:05) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josiah Castellano for 29 yards. Tackled by S Gus Barrett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Dixon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED43 (1Q: 08:23) James Conner ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Calvin Pryor, assisted by DE Dominic Baker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-NED44 (1Q: 07:55) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Samson Ebukam. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-NED42 (1Q: 07:09) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Samson Ebukam. Conner gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Dixon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED32 (1Q: 06:31) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for -1 yards. Tackled by S Fernando Mutzel.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB D.Holloman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | --- | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-NED33 (1Q: 05:48) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 9 yards. Tackled by S Fernando Mutzel. Garrison gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-NED24 (1Q: 05:10) James Conner ran inside the right tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Samson Ebukam, assisted by DE Johnnie Whalen. Key block delivered by Sean Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Perry | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Reed | In Box | --- | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.Ebukam | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB H.Nall | In Box | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Holloman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB O.Brewer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Dixon | Out of Box | --- | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-8-NED08 (1Q: 04:37) James Conner ran a trap outside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Calvin Pryor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE D.Baker | In Box | --- | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | LCB O.Brewer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-NED08 (1Q: 03:52) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Josiah Castellano. PENALTY: T Rufus Mayhew of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-18-NED18 (1Q: 03:42) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Sweeney.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE K.Smoczyk | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Perry | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB H.Nall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | LCB J.Dixon | Out of Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | RCB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB O.Brewer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB S.Ebukam | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-NED10 (1Q: 03:03) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was dropped by TE Allen Garrison.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Dixon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-NED10 (1Q: 02:53) Roman Shea attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 7, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (1Q: 02:46) Roman Shea kicked off 59 yards from the PIT35. Calvin Ridley returned the ball 23 yards to the NED29. Tackled by James Conner. |
1-10-NED29 (1Q: 02:24) Bernard Cothran ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Harness |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-NED31 (1Q: 01:41) Glen Yepremian pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Coby Fleener. CB Cyrus Jones simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Double TE | +++ |
|
3-8-NED31 (1Q: 01:32) Glen Yepremian pass completed to WR Odell Beckham for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder, assisted by CB Cyrus Jones.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Short Zone | --- | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED43 (1Q: 01:05) Ray Lasica ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Duron Harmon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hurd |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Lasica | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NED44 (1Q: 00:36) Glen Yepremian scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hurd | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Lasica | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-PIT50 (1Q: 00:11) Glen Yepremian pass completed to TE Mike Gesicki for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by OLB Devin Bush.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
| 4-2-PIT49 (2Q: 15:00) Jeff Locke punted 49 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 14:55) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Omar Brewer. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Perry | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.Dixon | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB O.Brewer | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-7-PIT23 (2Q: 14:09) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Dominic Baker, assisted by DT Jarran Reed.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS J.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-PIT22 (2Q: 13:29) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Jason Sweeney.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Dixon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-PIT23 (2Q: 13:04) Drew Kaser punted 35 yards. Ray Lasica returned the kick 16 yards to the PIT42. Tackled by Rufus Mayhew. |
1-10-PIT42 (2Q: 12:57) Glen Yepremian pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Earl Hayden.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.White | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | MLB R.Ragland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT42 (2Q: 12:49) Glen Yepremian pass completed to WR Diego Coffey for 40 yards. Tackled by S Norm Witt. Coffey gained 43 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hurd | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.White | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-2-PIT02 (2Q: 12:15) James White ran a draw inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Frankie Doyle.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| --- | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hurd |
| +++ | RDE T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | RB J.White | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley |
| +++ | MLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB R.Foster | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT04 (2Q: 11:36) Bernard Cothran ran around left end for -1 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree. PENALTY: WR Earl Hayden of New England was called for an Illegal Substitution.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| --- | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Harness |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | --- | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-PIT09 (2Q: 11:26) Glen Yepremian pass completed to WR Odell Beckham for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Beckham gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England 13, Pittsburgh 3
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Coffey | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.White | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 11:26) Extra point by Clifton Wickham was good. New England 14, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (2Q: 11:15) Clifton Wickham kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 11:15) James Conner ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB DeVonte Holloman, assisted by OLB Samson Ebukam.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE D.Perry | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-PIT27 (2Q: 10:40) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josiah Castellano for 4 yards. Tackled by S Calvin Pryor. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT M.Welch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Perry | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.Dixon | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB O.Brewer | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-PIT31 (2Q: 10:16) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josiah Castellano for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Horace Nall, assisted by CB Jose Dixon. Castellano gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Short Zone | --- | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Dixon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT38 (2Q: 09:39) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Allen Garrison. DE Dominic Baker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB J.Sweeney | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT38 (2Q: 09:31) James Conner ran inside the left guard for 14 yards. Tackled by S Calvin Pryor, assisted by ILB Luke Kuechly. Key block delivered by Kaleb McGary.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE D.Baker | In Box | --- | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NED48 (2Q: 09:09) James Conner ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Omar Brewer, assisted by S Calvin Pryor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Welch |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-NED49 (2Q: 08:42) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR D. K. Metcalf.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Dixon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-NED49 (2Q: 08:33) Cam Newton sacked by DE Johnnie Whalen for a loss of 8 yards. Whalen ran right past Kaleb McGary and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | LCB F.Mutzel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Dixon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS G.Barrett | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-19-PIT43 (2Q: 08:01) Drew Kaser punted 55 yards. The ball was downed at the NED02. |
1-10-NED02 (2Q: 07:53) Bernard Cothran ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush. Key block delivered by Donovan Berg.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fleener |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | --- | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-2-NED10 (2Q: 07:19) PENALTY: TE Mike Gesicki of New England was called for a False Start. |
2-7-NED05 (2Q: 07:13) Glen Yepremian pass completed to WR Diego Coffey for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Coffey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.White | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED16 (2Q: 06:46) Ray Lasica ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Jacob Eckman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hurd |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Lasica | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Hayden |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-NED20 (2Q: 06:09) Glen Yepremian pass completed to WR Calvin Ridley for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt. Ridley gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | --- | | TE C.Fleener | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED28 (2Q: 05:32) Glen Yepremian pass was thrown incomplete, intended for FB Erick Harness.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Coffey | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NED28 (2Q: 05:27) Glen Yepremian pass completed to WR Jalen Hurd for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Vita Vea. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hurd | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.White | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-NED34 (2Q: 04:52) Glen Yepremian pass completed to RB Bernard Cothran for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer, assisted by S Marcus Peters. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-NED36 (2Q: 04:22) Jeff Locke punted 52 yards. Christian Thompson returned the kick 4 yards to the PIT16. Tackled by James White. Ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Butch Esslinger at the PIT16. |
1-10-PIT16 (2Q: 04:14) Nick Chubb ran around right end for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Dominic Baker. Key block delivered by Rufus Mayhew.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE D.Perry | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT29 (2Q: 03:37) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. S Adrian Phillips defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT29 (2Q: 03:31) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR D. K. Metcalf. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE H.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB J.Dixon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB O.Brewer | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-PIT29 (2Q: 03:27) Cam Newton sacked by DE Johnnie Whalen for a loss of 5 yards. Whalen ran right past Rufus Mayhew and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SLB H.Nall | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.Ebukam | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | WLB J.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | LCB J.Dixon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS A.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-15-PIT24 (2Q: 03:02) Drew Kaser punted 55 yards. Ray Lasica returned the kick 3 yards to the NED24. Tackled by Kaleb McGary. |
1-10-NED24 (2Q: 02:54) Play-Action. Glen Yepremian pass completed to WR Diego Coffey for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Coffey | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hurd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Lasica | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED35 (2Q: 02:16) Glen Yepremian pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Mike Gesicki. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hurd | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.White | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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2-10-NED35 (2Q: 02:10) Glen Yepremian pass completed to TE Coby Fleener for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush, assisted by CB Cyrus Jones. Fleener gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Cothran | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-PIT45 (2Q: 02:00) Glen Yepremian pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Ray Lasica.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Lasica | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT45 (2Q: 01:56) Glen Yepremian pass completed to TE Coby Fleener for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. New England's Coby Fleener was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Fleener | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT30 (2Q: 01:31) Glen Yepremian pass completed to WR Jalen Hurd for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hurd | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.White | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT18 (2Q: 01:12) Glen Yepremian pass completed to WR Diego Coffey for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hurd | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | --- | | RB R.Lasica | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-8-PIT08 (2Q: 00:52) Glen Yepremian pass completed to TE Ian Thomas for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush. Thomas gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: S Jaquiski Tartt of Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | --- | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-4-PIT04 (2Q: 00:42) Glen Yepremian pass was dropped by WR Odell Beckham. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Coffey | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| --- | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT04 (2Q: 00:36) Glen Yepremian scrambled for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New England 20, Pittsburgh 3
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Coffey | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 00:36) Extra point by Clifton Wickham was good. New England 21, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (2Q: 00:24) Clifton Wickham kicked off 73 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 00:24) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Omar Brewer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
1-10-PIT38 (2Q: 00:16) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D. K. Metcalf. DT Raul Burkhammer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT38 (2Q: 00:08) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josiah Castellano for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Omar Brewer. Castellano gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE H.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-NED47 (2Q: 00:01) PENALTY: T Kaleb McGary of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT48 (2Q: 00:01) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 52 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New England 21, Pittsburgh 9
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Perry | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB J.Dixon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB O.Brewer | Short Zone | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 00:01) Extra point by Roman Shea was good. New England 21, Pittsburgh 10 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Roman Shea kicked off 48 yards from the PIT35. Calvin Ridley returned the ball 30 yards to the NED47. Tackled by James Conner. |
1-10-NED47 (3Q: 14:23) Ray Lasica ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush, assisted by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hurd |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Lasica | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT49 (3Q: 13:48) James White ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Key block delivered by Artie Ross.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hurd |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB J.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT40 (3Q: 13:12) Glen Yepremian scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT36 (3Q: 12:32) James White ran around right end for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones, assisted by S Norm Witt. White made a great move on Jacob Eckman. Key block delivered by Jackson Chatas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | --- | | RB J.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT29 (3Q: 11:57) Glen Yepremian pass was intended for WR Jalen Hurd and was intercepted by ILB Reuben Foster at the PIT21. The interception was returned 11 yards. Tackled by Jalen Hurd. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Double TE | +++ |
|
| 1-10-PIT32 (3Q: 11:45) PENALTY: WR Josiah Castellano of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT27 (3Q: 11:39) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Allen Garrison. ILB Luke Kuechly hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-PIT27 (3Q: 11:35) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB James Conner. DE Johnnie Whalen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB J.Dixon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | NB O.Brewer | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-PIT27 (3Q: 11:28) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D. K. Metcalf. S Adrian Phillips defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Dixon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB J.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS A.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-PIT27 (3Q: 11:23) Drew Kaser punted 41 yards. Ray Lasica returned the kick 9 yards to the NED41. PENALTY: DT Raul Burkhammer of New England was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-NED26 (3Q: 11:13) Glen Yepremian pass completed to TE Mike Gesicki for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Kenny Dunlap. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.White | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Double TE | +++ |
|
| 2-11-NED25 (3Q: 10:26) PENALTY: FB Erick Harness of New England was called for a False Start. |
2-16-NED20 (3Q: 10:19) Glen Yepremian pass was dropped by WR Jalen Hurd. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-NED20 (3Q: 10:11) Glen Yepremian pass completed to WR Calvin Ridley for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones, assisted by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-NED24 (3Q: 09:40) Jeff Locke punted 40 yards. Christian Thompson called for a fair catch at the PIT36. |
1-10-PIT36 (3Q: 09:31) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D. K. Metcalf. CB Omar Brewer defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Pittsburgh's Bernard Candelaria was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | LCB O.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-PIT36 (3Q: 09:24) PENALTY: DT Raul Burkhammer of New England was called for Encroachment. |
2-5-PIT41 (3Q: 09:18) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Dominic Baker, assisted by DT Raul Burkhammer.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-PIT40 (3Q: 08:33) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. S Jimmie Ward defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB J.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Dixon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-PIT40 (3Q: 08:26) Drew Kaser punted 43 yards. Ray Lasica returned the kick 14 yards to the NED31. Tackled by Cyrus Jones. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Raul Burkhammer at the NED31. |
1-10-NED31 (3Q: 08:18) Glen Yepremian sacked by DT Vita Vea and DE Marcus Cusano for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Dion Dawkins.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Protect | --- | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-NED26 (3Q: 07:37) Glen Yepremian pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jalen Hurd. ILB Reggie Ragland defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: DT Takkarist McKinley of Pittsburgh was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hurd | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.White | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED41 (3Q: 07:28) Glen Yepremian pass completed to WR Jalen Hurd for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Reuben Foster, assisted by CB Cyrus Jones. Hurd gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Double TE | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT40 (3Q: 06:41) Bernard Cothran ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Vita Vea. Key block delivered by Isaac Asiata.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Thomas |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT35 (3Q: 05:57) Ray Lasica ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hurd |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Lasica | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-PIT39 (3Q: 05:26) Glen Yepremian scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. PENALTY: T Artie Ross of New England was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
| 4-2-PIT32 (3Q: 05:17) Clifton Wickham attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 24, Pittsburgh 10 |
| (3Q: 05:12) Clifton Wickham kicked off 69 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 05:12) Nick Chubb ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Sweeney.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| --- | 3tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-PIT23 (3Q: 04:42) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 5 yards. Tackled by S Calvin Pryor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB L.Kuechly | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-7-PIT28 (3Q: 04:09) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Malachi Cybulski for 10 yards. Tackled by S Gus Barrett. Cybulski gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB F.Mutzel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB J.Dixon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | RCB J.Sweeney | Deep Zone | --- | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT38 (3Q: 03:39) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 40 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Kuechly. Conner gained 32 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-NED22 (3Q: 03:03) PENALTY: TE Allen Garrison of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NED27 (3Q: 02:58) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Omar Brewer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Protect | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | RCB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-NED18 (3Q: 02:21) Mitch Spencer ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB DeVonte Holloman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE H.Glover | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner |
| +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | LCB O.Brewer | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | RCB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-NED17 (3Q: 01:42) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Horace Nall.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Dixon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-NED17 (3Q: 01:11) Roman Shea attempted a 34 yard field goal and it was blocked by Fernando Mutzel. NED Gus Barrett recovered the ball at the NED25 and returned it 9 yards. |
1-10-NED34 (3Q: 01:03) Bernard Cothran ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Reuben Foster.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | | X(SE) O.Beckham |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Thomas |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NED35 (3Q: 00:40) Glen Yepremian pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Bernard Cothran.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| --- | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-NED35 (3Q: 00:35) Glen Yepremian pass completed to WR Diego Coffey for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer, assisted by DE Marcus Cusano. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Gesicki | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hurd | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT E.Hayden | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Dawkins |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 4-6-NED38 (4Q: 15:00) Jeff Locke punted 48 yards. Christian Thompson returned the kick 2 yards to the PIT16. Tackled by Ian Thomas. |
1-10-PIT16 (4Q: 14:50) James Conner ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Duane Perry, assisted by OLB Samson Ebukam.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE D.Perry | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | WLB S.Ebukam | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| --- | RCB F.Mutzel | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS A.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-PIT13 (4Q: 14:08) Nick Chubb ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Duane Perry.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE K.Smoczyk | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Reed | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Perry | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE J.Whalen | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB H.Nall | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | LCB J.Dixon | Out of Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB J.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB O.Brewer | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | DB S.Ebukam | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS J.Ward | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-PIT12 (4Q: 13:26) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josiah Castellano for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Sweeney. PENALTY: DE Dominic Baker of New England was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Dixon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-PIT17 (4Q: 13:19) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 5 yards. Tackled by S Gus Barrett, assisted by OLB Samson Ebukam. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Garrison gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Dixon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-PIT22 (4Q: 12:52) Drew Kaser punted 32 yards. Ray Lasica called for a fair catch at the NED46. |
1-10-NED46 (4Q: 12:45) Play-Action. Glen Yepremian pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Earl Hayden. DE Marcus Cusano blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Harness | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED46 (4Q: 12:38) Play-Action. Glen Yepremian pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Hayden. CB Cyrus Jones defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: OLB Devin Bush of Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | --- | | FB E.Harness | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED49 (4Q: 12:33) Play-Action. Glen Yepremian sacked by DE Marcus Cusano and DE Jacob Eckman for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Artie Ross.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hurd | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Lasica | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-18-NED41 (4Q: 11:57) Glen Yepremian pass completed to TE Mike Gesicki for 29 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Dunlap. Gesicki gained 17 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Double TE | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT30 (4Q: 11:15) Glen Yepremian pass completed to FB Erick Harness for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones. Harness gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Harness | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.White | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE I.Thomas | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 10:29) Bernard Cothran ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Reuben Foster.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Thomas |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-PIT23 (4Q: 09:48) Glen Yepremian pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ray Lasica. DE Jacob Eckman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hurd | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Lasica | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| --- | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| --- | FS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-PIT23 (4Q: 09:43) Glen Yepremian pass completed to WR Earl Hayden for 7 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | --- | | FB E.Harness | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB C.Thompson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-PIT16 (4Q: 09:19) Clifton Wickham attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 27, Pittsburgh 10 |
| (4Q: 09:12) Clifton Wickham kicked off 73 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 09:12) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Jason Sweeney. Fuller gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT44 (4Q: 08:49) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Omar Brewer, assisted by OLB Samson Ebukam. New England's Duane Perry was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor quadriceps injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Deep Zone | --- | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-NED47 (4Q: 08:25) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Will Fuller.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-NED47 (4Q: 08:19) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DE Johnnie Whalen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB S.Ebukam | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Holloman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB O.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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4-1-NED47 (4Q: 08:13) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Omar Brewer, assisted by OLB Samson Ebukam. Garrison gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Holloman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | MLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | WLB O.Brewer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Pryor | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | SS A.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-NED36 (4Q: 07:53) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 33 yards. Tackled by OLB DeVonte Holloman. Garrison gained 27 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-3-NED03 (4Q: 07:26) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New England 27, Pittsburgh 16
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Glover | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (4Q: 07:26) Extra point by Roman Shea was good. New England 27, Pittsburgh 17 |
| (4Q: 07:16) Roman Shea kicked off 69 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (4Q: 07:16) Ray Lasica ran around right end for 12 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland. Key block delivered by Donovan Berg.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hurd |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Lasica | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NED37 (4Q: 06:50) Ray Lasica ran inside the left tackle for 13 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Marcus Cusano, assisted by DT Vita Vea. Key block delivered by Artie Ross. PENALTY: OLB Devin Bush of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hurd |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Lasica | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT50 (4Q: 06:44) Ray Lasica ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters, assisted by S Norm Witt. Key block delivered by Donovan Berg.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hurd |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Lasica | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT40 (4Q: 05:58) Ray Lasica ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Marcus Cusano, assisted by CB Cyrus Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hurd |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Lasica | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| --- | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-PIT39 (4Q: 05:15) James White ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Duron Harmon, assisted by ILB Reggie Ragland.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Coffey |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hurd |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB J.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-PIT38 (4Q: 04:29) Bernard Cothran ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | --- | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Thomas |
| +++ | MLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-4-PIT34 (4Q: 03:46) Jeff Locke punted 34 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 03:41) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Will Fuller. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB D.Holloman | Double TE | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT20 (4Q: 03:34) Cam Newton sacked by DE Johnnie Whalen and DT Jarran Reed for a loss of 6 yards. Whalen simply blew through Sean Bernstein to reach the quarterback and knock him down. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT D. K. Metcalf on the PIT14.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| --- | NB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-16-PIT14 (4Q: 03:10) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. S Gus Barrett defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB J.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Dixon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-16-PIT14 (4Q: 03:04) Cam Newton sacked by DE Johnnie Whalen for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Sean Bernstein. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Cam Newton on the PIT05. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | RCB J.Dixon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS A.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-5-PIT05 (4Q: 02:50) James White ran around left end for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Donovan Berg. New England 33, Pittsburgh 17
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Hurd |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB J.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Harness |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (4Q: 02:50) Extra point by Clifton Wickham was good. New England 34, Pittsburgh 17 |
| (4Q: 02:43) Clifton Wickham kicked off 70 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 02:43) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Will Fuller. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Dixon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS C.Pryor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT25 (4Q: 02:39) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. CB Jason Sweeney defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Holloman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB O.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB F.Mutzel | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-PIT25 (4Q: 02:31) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Allen Garrison. ILB Horace Nall defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Dixon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-10-PIT25 (4Q: 02:26) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Allen Garrison. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Whalen | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE D.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Ebukam | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB F.Mutzel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB J.Dixon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | NB J.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS G.Barrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 02:21) Ray Lasica ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Coffey |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Lasica | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Ridley |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-7-PIT22 (4Q: 02:13) Bernard Cothran ran around left end for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Marcus Cusano, assisted by ILB Bud Dupree.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Harness |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| --- | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
3-11-PIT26 (4Q: 02:04) Bernard Cothran ran around the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Paul Eickholt. Key block delivered by Donovan Berg. Berg ran over Kenny Dunlap to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Thomas |
| +++ | MLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB C.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | --- |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-PIT13 (4Q: 01:56) Bernard Cothran ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Takkarist McKinley, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | --- | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Thomas |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-10-PIT13 (4Q: 01:49) James White ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Reuben Foster, assisted by ILB Bud Dupree.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Ridley |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB J.White | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Thomas |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | --- |
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3-7-PIT10 (4Q: 01:03) Bernard Cothran ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Paul Eickholt.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB G.Yepremian |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Beckham |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Gesicki |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Hayden |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Cothran | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Harness |
| +++ | MLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Ross |
| --- | WLB M.Peters | In Box | +++ | | LG I.Asiata |
| --- | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Berg |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Dawkins |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Chatas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-10-PIT13 (4Q: 00:18) Clifton Wickham attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 37, Pittsburgh 17 |
| (4Q: 00:11) Clifton Wickham kicked off 73 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 00:11) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Allen Garrison. DT Raul Burkhammer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB J.Dixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB O.Brewer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | DB S.Ebukam | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT25 (4Q: 00:03) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mackenzie Welch. DT Raul Burkhammer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE K.Smoczyk | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reed | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE R.Burkhammer | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB H.Nall | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | LCB J.Dixon | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB J.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | NB O.Brewer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.McGovern |
| +++ | DB S.Ebukam | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS C.Pryor | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Ward | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: New England Patriots 37, Pittsburgh Steelers 17 |