| Played in Carolina, NC, weather: 61 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind. |
| Carolina won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Roman Shea kicked off 65 yards from the PIT35. Alan Whitmire returned the ball 20 yards to the CAR20. Tackled by Butch Esslinger. |
1-10-CAR20 (1Q: 14:31) Jake Locker pass completed to TE Nick Vannett for 11 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters, assisted by OLB Devin Bush.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Jones II | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Vannett | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | --- | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CAR31 (1Q: 14:10) Jake Locker pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Nick Vannett. DT Takkarist McKinley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Jones II | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE N.Vannett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CAR31 (1Q: 14:05) Isaiah Goulet ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-CAR32 (1Q: 13:36) Play-Action. Jake Locker pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Ebron | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CAR44 (1Q: 13:11) Isaiah Goulet ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon, assisted by DE Marcus Cusano.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-CAR47 (1Q: 12:35) Jake Locker pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Eric Ebron. OLB Devin Bush hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Jones II | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE N.Vannett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-CAR47 (1Q: 12:28) Isaiah Goulet ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Frankie Doyle, assisted by DE Josh Sweat.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Vannett |
| +++ | MLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| --- | WLB M.Peters | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-5-CAR49 (1Q: 11:47) Scott Rhodes punted 39 yards. Christian Thompson returned the kick 17 yards to the PIT29. Tackled by Alan Whitmire. |
1-10-PIT29 (1Q: 11:37) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josiah Castellano for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Dan Allison, assisted by DE Clelin Ferrell. Castellano gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Fuller | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Filby | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Ellard | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB B.Knudson | Short Zone | --- | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Bates | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS I.Knabe | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT41 (1Q: 10:59) Nick Chubb ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Arturo Galligher. Key block delivered by Paul Kinney.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB R.Horton | In Box | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-PIT46 (1Q: 10:32) Nick Chubb ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jessie Bates, assisted by DT Denzel Brooks.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB R.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-CAR50 (1Q: 09:50) James Conner ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Zach Cunningham, assisted by OLB Anthony Barr. Key block delivered by Paul Kinney.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE N.Chaudhuri | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Barr | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | MLB Z.Cunningham | In Box | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB B.Brown | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB R.Robinson | Out of Box | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS I.Knabe | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Galligher | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-CAR40 (1Q: 09:06) Nick Chubb ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Denzel Brooks. Key block delivered by Paul Kinney.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB R.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Out of Box | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-CAR31 (1Q: 08:34) James Conner ran around right end for 9 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Arturo Galligher, assisted by OLB Reuben Horton. Key block delivered by Rufus Mayhew.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Mahoney | In Box | --- | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Filby | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE S.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Horton | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB B.Brown | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS A.Galligher | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CAR22 (1Q: 08:01) Nick Chubb ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Denzel Ward, assisted by CB Dan Allison.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | In Box | --- | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB R.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS J.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-CAR20 (1Q: 07:38) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Nick Chubb. CB Dan Allison defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS A.Galligher | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-CAR20 (1Q: 07:33) Cam Newton scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Reuben Horton.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT T.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Gargac | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB D.Allison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB B.Knudson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB R.Horton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS I.Knabe | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-CAR18 (1Q: 06:48) Roman Shea attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 3, Carolina 0 |
| (1Q: 06:40) Roman Shea kicked off 66 yards from the PIT35. Alan Whitmire returned the ball 20 yards to the CAR19. Tackled by James Conner. PENALTY: WR Randall Cobb of Carolina was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-CAR09 (1Q: 06:12) Ronald Jones II ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Jones II | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Vannett |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-CAR11 (1Q: 05:46) Play-Action. Jake Locker pass completed to TE Eric Ebron for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Jacob Eckman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-CAR11 (1Q: 05:22) Jake Locker pass completed to WR Chandler Curtis for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones. Curtis gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | --- | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-CAR13 (1Q: 04:41) Scott Rhodes punted 44 yards. Christian Thompson called for a fair catch at the PIT43. |
1-10-PIT43 (1Q: 04:32) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. S Jessie Bates defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS J.Bates | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT43 (1Q: 04:27) Nick Chubb ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Denzel Brooks, assisted by DT Willie Borders.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB P.Trowbridge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB R.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB D.Allison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS A.Galligher | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS J.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-13-PIT40 (1Q: 03:51) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Anthony Barr.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Allison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB B.Knudson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS I.Knabe | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-PIT48 (1Q: 03:25) Drew Kaser punted 50 yards. Jamal Wayne returned the kick 13 yards to the CAR15. Tackled by Butch Esslinger. |
1-10-CAR15 (1Q: 03:14) Isaiah Goulet ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Frankie Doyle. Key block delivered by Cody Ford.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-CAR20 (1Q: 02:35) Alan Whitmire ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Vannett |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Curtis |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Whitmire | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Jones II |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-CAR22 (1Q: 02:03) Jake Locker pass completed to TE Eric Ebron for 17 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. Ebron gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Vannett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Ebron | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Curtis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | --- | | RB I.Goulet | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | --- | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | --- | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR39 (1Q: 01:28) Jake Locker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chandler Curtis. OLB Devin Bush defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Jones II | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Vannett | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-10-CAR39 (1Q: 01:23) Jake Locker pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Eric Ebron. DE Marcus Cusano hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Jones II | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Vannett | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-CAR39 (1Q: 01:18) Jake Locker pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Josh Sweat.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Doctson | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| --- | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-CAR45 (1Q: 00:48) Scott Rhodes punted 40 yards. Christian Thompson returned the kick 1 yard to the PIT16. Tackled by Drew Schwant. |
1-10-PIT16 (1Q: 00:38) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josiah Castellano for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Dan Allison. Castellano gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Horton | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Short Zone | --- | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-PIT25 (1Q: 00:03) Nick Chubb ran a trap outside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Reuben Horton, assisted by S Arturo Galligher. Key block delivered by Paul Kinney. PENALTY: DE Robbie Mahoney of Carolina was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | In Box | --- | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB R.Horton | In Box | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Out of Box | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Out of Box | --- | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-PIT45 (2Q: 15:00) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Jessie Bates, assisted by OLB Reuben Horton.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Cybulski |
| --- | WLB R.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS J.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-PIT41 (2Q: 14:37) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josiah Castellano. DT Willie Borders drove right through James Conner to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | --- | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Cybulski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-PIT41 (2Q: 14:30) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D. K. Metcalf. OLB Pat Trowbridge hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE N.Chaudhuri | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Allison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB B.Knudson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS I.Knabe | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-PIT41 (2Q: 14:23) Drew Kaser punted 39 yards. Jamal Wayne returned the kick 10 yards to the CAR30. Tackled by Kaleb McGary. |
1-10-CAR30 (2Q: 14:13) Jake Locker pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Randall Cobb.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CAR30 (2Q: 14:06) Jake Locker pass was dropped by TE Eric Ebron.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Vannett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Curtis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Whitmire | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-CAR30 (2Q: 14:01) Jake Locker pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones, assisted by CB Cyrus Jones. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cobb gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | --- | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-CAR35 (2Q: 13:36) Scott Rhodes punted 52 yards. Christian Thompson returned the kick 2 yards to the PIT15. Tackled by Gerald Hoffman. |
1-10-PIT15 (2Q: 13:27) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Malachi Cybulski for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Rashard Robinson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Chaudhuri | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Gargac | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB B.Brown | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Bump and Run | --- |
|
2-6-PIT19 (2Q: 12:42) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josiah Castellano for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Pat Trowbridge.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-PIT22 (2Q: 11:56) James Conner ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Anthony Barr, assisted by DE Shaq Lawson. Key block delivered by Rufus Mayhew.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Borders | In Box | --- | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Filby | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE C.Ferrell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams |
| +++ | WLB A.Barr | In Box | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Allison | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB B.Knudson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB R.Horton | Out of Box | --- | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Bates | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS I.Knabe | Out of Box | --- |
|
| 1-10-PIT28 (2Q: 11:27) PENALTY: C Bernard Candelaria of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT23 (2Q: 11:21) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Pat Trowbridge.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Thompson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-16-PIT22 (2Q: 10:58) Cam Newton scrambled for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrus Filby.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE N.Chaudhuri | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB B.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | RCB R.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-16-PIT22 (2Q: 10:20) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Allen Garrison. S Isaac Knabe defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT T.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB P.Trowbridge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Allison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB B.Knudson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS I.Knabe | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-16-PIT22 (2Q: 10:10) Drew Kaser punted 63 yards. Jamal Wayne returned the kick 8 yards to the CAR23. Tackled by Butch Esslinger. |
1-10-CAR23 (2Q: 10:03) Jake Locker pass completed to TE Eric Ebron for 8 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon. PENALTY: DE Marcus Cusano of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-5-CAR28 (2Q: 09:56) Isaiah Goulet ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | --- | | RB I.Goulet | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-6-CAR27 (2Q: 09:31) PENALTY: T Ricardo Nikolic of Carolina was called for a False Start. |
2-11-CAR22 (2Q: 09:25) Jake Locker pass completed to TE Eric Ebron for 23 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. Ebron gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Jones II | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Vannett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | --- | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CAR45 (2Q: 08:43) Jake Locker pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Reuben Foster.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Jones II | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Vannett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-PIT49 (2Q: 08:21) Ronald Jones II ran a draw inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Reuben Foster.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Jones II | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB N.Vannett |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-CAR48 (2Q: 07:45) Play-Action. Jake Locker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Randall Cobb. DE Frankie Doyle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-CAR48 (2Q: 07:39) Scott Rhodes punted 46 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT06. |
1-10-PIT06 (2Q: 07:32) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Malachi Cybulski. DE Robbie Mahoney hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Cybulski | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT06 (2Q: 07:28) Cam Newton pass completed to RB James Conner for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Blair Brown.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE N.Chaudhuri | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Gargac | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB B.Brown | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB D.Thompson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS J.Bates | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| 3-8-PIT08 (2Q: 07:03) PENALTY: WR Josiah Castellano of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
3-12-PIT04 (2Q: 06:57) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D. K. Metcalf. DE Shaq Lawson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT T.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Allison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS I.Knabe | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-12-PIT04 (2Q: 06:48) Drew Kaser punted 44 yards. Jamal Wayne returned the kick 6 yards to the PIT42. PENALTY: CB Denzel Ward of Carolina was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-CAR43 (2Q: 06:41) Jake Locker pass completed to TE Nick Vannett for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Ebron | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Jones II | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Vannett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT46 (2Q: 05:55) Jake Locker pass completed to TE Eric Ebron for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Reuben Foster.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | --- | | RB R.Jones II | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Vannett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-PIT45 (2Q: 05:20) Ronald Jones II ran around left end for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones. Jones II made a great move on Jacob Eckman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | --- | | RB R.Jones II | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Vannett |
| --- | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| --- | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-PIT38 (2Q: 04:56) Jake Locker pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Nick Vannett. ILB Reggie Ragland defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Vannett | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB C.Thompson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS D.Harmon | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| 4-2-PIT38 (2Q: 04:51) Scott Rhodes punted 34 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT04. |
1-10-PIT04 (2Q: 04:44) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jessie Bates. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Rufus Mayhew to the PIT06.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Lawson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Fuller |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Filby | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Ellard |
| +++ | RDE C.Ferrell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB P.Trowbridge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | DB B.Knudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS J.Bates | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS I.Knabe | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-PIT06 (2Q: 04:19) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Denzel Ward.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB R.Horton | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Thompson | Bump and Run | --- | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-4-PIT10 (2Q: 03:39) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Josiah Castellano for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Dan Allison. Castellano gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Barr | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Allison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS I.Knabe | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT14 (2Q: 03:07) Nick Chubb ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Willie Borders.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | In Box | --- | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | In Box | --- | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB R.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT14 (2Q: 02:28) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Daquan Williams for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Rashard Robinson, assisted by S Arturo Galligher. Williams gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: C Bernard Candelaria of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | RCB R.Robinson | Deep Zone | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB D.Allison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-17-PIT07 (2Q: 02:18) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Nick Chubb. CB Denzel Ward defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-17-PIT07 (2Q: 02:12) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 36 yards. Tackled by S Jessie Bates. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Metcalf gained 30 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Trowbridge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB D.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB B.Knudson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB R.Horton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Bates | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS I.Knabe | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-PIT43 (2Q: 02:00) Cam Newton sacked by DT Denzel Brooks for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Rufus Mayhew. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CAR Willie Borders on the PIT37.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Cybulski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT37 (2Q: 01:32) Jake Locker scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Jones II | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE N.Vannett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-PIT29 (2Q: 01:12) Jake Locker pass completed to WR Chandler Curtis for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland. Curtis gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | --- | | RB I.Goulet | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT23 (2Q: 00:56) Play-Action. Jake Locker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Doctson. DE Jacob Eckman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Short Zone | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| --- | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT23 (2Q: 00:51) Jake Locker scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Wayne | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Carolina called a time out. |
3-3-PIT16 (2Q: 00:42) Jake Locker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Randall Cobb. OLB Devin Bush defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Vannett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-PIT16 (2Q: 00:38) Dustin Hopkins attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 3, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (2Q: 00:33) Dustin Hopkins kicked off 73 yards from the CAR35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 00:33) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Dan Allison.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Cybulski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
1-10-PIT35 (2Q: 00:25) James Conner ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Robbie Mahoney, assisted by DT Willie Borders.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| --- | WLB R.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Out of Box | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-9-PIT36 (2Q: 00:13) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Rashard Robinson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Horton | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | RCB R.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-6-PIT39 (2Q: 00:08) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Reuben Horton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE N.Chaudhuri | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Allison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB B.Knudson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS I.Knabe | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Dustin Hopkins kicked off 71 yards from the CAR35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Cam Newton scrambled for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Denzel Ward and assisted by OLB Pat Trowbridge.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT45 (3Q: 14:13) Nick Chubb ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Clelin Ferrell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB R.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS J.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-PIT41 (3Q: 13:52) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D. K. Metcalf. S Darian Thompson defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Cybulski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB D.Thompson | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-PIT41 (3Q: 13:44) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D. K. Metcalf. DE Shaq Lawson drove right through Rufus Mayhew to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Allison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB B.Knudson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB R.Horton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS I.Knabe | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-PIT41 (3Q: 13:38) Drew Kaser punted 41 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CAR18. |
| 1-10-CAR18 (3Q: 13:28) PENALTY: T Drew Schwant of Carolina was called for a False Start. |
1-15-CAR13 (3Q: 13:18) Jake Locker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Randall Cobb. DE Donnie Lofton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB R.Ragland | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-CAR13 (3Q: 13:10) Jake Locker pass completed to TE Eric Ebron for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by OLB Devin Bush.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Jones II | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Vannett | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-CAR21 (3Q: 12:50) Isaiah Goulet ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Marcus Cusano. Key block delivered by Cody Ford.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CAR29 (3Q: 12:21) Play-Action. Jake Locker sacked by DT Takkarist McKinley and DE Marcus Cusano for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Ricardo Nikolic.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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2-13-CAR26 (3Q: 11:48) Jake Locker pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 5 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Jones II | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | --- | | TE N.Vannett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | --- | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Deep Zone | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-CAR31 (3Q: 11:12) Jake Locker pass completed to WR Josh Doctson for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT48 (3Q: 10:30) Play-Action. Jake Locker pass completed to WR Chandler Curtis for 31 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Wayne | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-PIT17 (3Q: 09:58) Jake Locker pass completed to WR Chandler Curtis for 17 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Carolina 9, Pittsburgh 3
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | --- | | RB I.Goulet | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (3Q: 09:58) Extra point by Dustin Hopkins was blocked. |
| (3Q: 09:49) Dustin Hopkins kicked off 56 yards from the CAR35. D. K. Metcalf returned the ball 16 yards to the PIT25. Tackled by Jared Marshall. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 09:23) Cam Newton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR D. K. Metcalf. PENALTY: RB Nick Chubb of Pittsburgh was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Thompson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT25 (3Q: 09:16) Nick Chubb ran inside the right guard for 28 yards. Tackled by CB Denzel Ward. Key block delivered by Rufus Mayhew.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB R.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CAR47 (3Q: 08:33) Nick Chubb ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Pat Trowbridge.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE N.Chaudhuri | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB R.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-CAR44 (3Q: 07:56) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Reuben Horton. PENALTY: C Bernard Candelaria of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB D.Allison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-17-PIT46 (3Q: 07:45) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Denzel Ward. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-9-CAR46 (3Q: 07:23) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josiah Castellano. DT Willie Borders hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Allison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | RCB B.Knudson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS I.Knabe | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-CAR46 (3Q: 07:16) Drew Kaser punted 46 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-CAR20 (3Q: 07:09) Play-Action. Jake Locker pass completed to TE Eric Ebron for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-CAR37 (3Q: 06:37) Play-Action. Jake Locker pass completed to WR Randall Cobb for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones. Cobb gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | --- | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT36 (3Q: 05:53) Isaiah Goulet ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland, assisted by DT Takkarist McKinley. Key block delivered by Drew Schwant.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | --- | | RB I.Goulet | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Doctson |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-PIT29 (3Q: 05:27) Isaiah Goulet ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Takkarist McKinley, assisted by DE Frankie Doyle. S Duron Harmon knocked down Nicky Quinn to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| --- | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-PIT31 (3Q: 04:42) Jake Locker pass completed to TE Eric Ebron for 8 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Dunlap. Ebron gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Ebron | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Wayne | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Short Zone | --- | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT23 (3Q: 03:57) Isaiah Goulet ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland. Key block delivered by Cody Ford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-3-PIT16 (3Q: 03:12) PENALTY: C Nicky Quinn of Carolina was called for a False Start. |
2-8-PIT21 (3Q: 03:05) Jake Locker pass completed to RB Isaiah Goulet for 18 yards. Tackled by S Duron Harmon. Goulet gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-3-PIT03 (3Q: 02:23) Isaiah Goulet ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Jacob Eckman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | --- | | RB I.Goulet | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Vannett |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | --- | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-PIT01 (3Q: 01:52) Isaiah Goulet ran around right end for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Nicky Quinn. Carolina 15, Pittsburgh 3
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson |
| +++ | SLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| --- | MLB B.Dupree | In Box | --- | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | In Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | RCB J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | SS K.Dunlap | In Box | --- |
|
| (3Q: 01:52) Extra point by Dustin Hopkins was good. Carolina 16, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (3Q: 01:42) Dustin Hopkins kicked off 53 yards from the CAR35. D. K. Metcalf returned the ball 25 yards to the PIT37. Tackled by Drew Schwant. |
1-10-PIT37 (3Q: 01:08) Nick Chubb ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by S Darian Thompson, assisted by S Jessie Bates.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB R.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB D.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-PIT35 (3Q: 00:28) Cam Newton sacked by DE Clelin Ferrell for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Rufus Mayhew.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB D.Allison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
3-16-PIT31 (4Q: 15:00) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josiah Castellano. DE Shaq Lawson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Allison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB B.Knudson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS I.Knabe | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-PIT31 (4Q: 14:51) Drew Kaser punted 48 yards. Jamal Wayne returned the kick 14 yards to the CAR35. Tackled by Kaleb McGary. |
1-10-CAR35 (4Q: 14:41) Isaiah Goulet ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Frankie Doyle. Key block delivered by Nicky Quinn.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | --- | | RB I.Goulet | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | --- | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR45 (4Q: 14:08) Isaiah Goulet ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-CAR41 (4Q: 13:35) Jake Locker pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Isaiah Goulet. DE Marcus Cusano hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| --- | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
3-14-CAR41 (4Q: 13:30) Jake Locker pass completed to WR Chandler Curtis for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Ray Jones. Curtis gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Vannett | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT45 (4Q: 12:51) Ronald Jones II ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Takkarist McKinley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Jones II | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | | TE N.Vannett |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-9-PIT44 (4Q: 12:09) PENALTY: ILB Reggie Ragland of Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
2-4-PIT39 (4Q: 12:00) Isaiah Goulet ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Kenny Dunlap, assisted by ILB Reuben Foster.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Diana | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Vannett |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-PIT38 (4Q: 11:15) Isaiah Goulet ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| --- | 3tcDT J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| --- | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-5-PIT40 (4Q: 10:34) Scott Rhodes punted 40 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 10:27) Nick Chubb ran around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by DT Willie Borders.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | In Box | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB P.Trowbridge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano |
| +++ | WLB R.Horton | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | RCB R.Robinson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB D.Allison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS J.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-15-PIT15 (4Q: 09:47) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Reuben Horton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB B.Brown | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Blitz Passer | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-PIT22 (4Q: 09:19) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Malachi Cybulski. S Isaac Knabe defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Trowbridge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Gargac | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB D.Allison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB B.Knudson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB R.Horton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS I.Knabe | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-PIT22 (4Q: 09:14) Drew Kaser punted 38 yards. Jamal Wayne returned the kick 14 yards to the PIT46. Tackled by Paul Kinney. |
| 1-10-PIT46 (4Q: 09:03) PENALTY: DE Jacob Eckman of Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-PIT41 (4Q: 08:53) Jake Locker pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Isaiah Goulet. DE Jacob Eckman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| --- | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT41 (4Q: 08:47) Play-Action. Jake Locker sacked by DT Takkarist McKinley for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Ricardo Nikolic.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE D.Lofton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| --- | RCB C.Thompson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-PIT47 (4Q: 08:08) Jake Locker pass completed to TE Nick Vannett for 16 yards. Tackled by S Marcus Peters. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Vannett gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Ebron | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Cobb | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE N.Vannett | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB R.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB M.Peters | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT31 (4Q: 07:40) Ronald Jones II ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Jacob Eckman. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Jones II | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Vannett |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT31 (4Q: 06:56) Isaiah Goulet ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush, assisted by S Duron Harmon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT31 (4Q: 06:13) Isaiah Goulet ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-6-PIT27 (4Q: 05:27) Dustin Hopkins attempted a 44 yard field goal and succeeded. Carolina 19, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (4Q: 05:21) Dustin Hopkins kicked off 58 yards from the CAR35. D. K. Metcalf returned the ball 30 yards to the PIT37. Tackled by Arturo Galligher. |
1-10-PIT37 (4Q: 04:52) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 24 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Denzel Ward.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB B.Brown | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB D.Thompson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR39 (4Q: 04:39) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dan Allison. PENALTY: CB Rashard Robinson of Carolina was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | RCB R.Robinson | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR34 (4Q: 04:31) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 9 yards. Tackled by S Jessie Bates, assisted by OLB Reuben Horton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB B.Brown | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS J.Bates | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-1-CAR25 (4Q: 04:09) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR D. K. Metcalf. DE Robbie Mahoney blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | RCB R.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS A.Galligher | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-CAR25 (4Q: 04:02) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Daquan Williams for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Zach Cunningham. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE N.Chaudhuri | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB Z.Cunningham | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB B.Brown | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS I.Knabe | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS A.Galligher | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR12 (4Q: 03:40) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Nick Chubb. DT Denzel Brooks hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Williams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CAR12 (4Q: 03:33) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Denzel Brooks, assisted by OLB Reuben Horton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Short Zone | --- | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-CAR09 (4Q: 03:13) Cam Newton pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Anthony Barr.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Allison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB B.Knudson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS I.Knabe | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-6-CAR08 (4Q: 02:49) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D. K. Metcalf. DT Tyrus Filby drove right through Bernard Candelaria to hurry the quarterback. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT T.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Barr | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Allison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB B.Knudson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS I.Knabe | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR08 (4Q: 02:42) Isaiah Goulet ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland, assisted by OLB Devin Bush.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-8-CAR10 (4Q: 02:35) Isaiah Goulet ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Jacob Eckman, assisted by DE Frankie Doyle.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE D.Lofton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| --- | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS D.Harmon | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
3-10-CAR08 (4Q: 02:28) Isaiah Goulet ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| --- | 3tcDT J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Goulet | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Doctson |
| +++ | WLB R.Jones | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 4-13-CAR05 (4Q: 02:16) Scott Rhodes punted 46 yards. Christian Thompson returned the kick 4 yards to the CAR47. Tackled by Drew Schwant. |
1-10-CAR47 (4Q: 02:06) Cam Newton pass was dropped by TE Allen Garrison.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Mahoney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB D.Allison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS A.Galligher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-10-CAR47 (4Q: 01:58) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR D. K. Metcalf for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Dan Allison. Metcalf gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB D.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB B.Knudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Bates | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS I.Knabe | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-CAR39 (4Q: 01:36) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. DE Nathaniel Chaudhuri hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE N.Chaudhuri | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Borders | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB A.Galligher | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Mayhew |
| --- | FS I.Knabe | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-2-CAR39 (4Q: 01:31) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Nick Chubb for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Pat Trowbridge. Chubb gained 3 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CAR Rashard Robinson on the CAR29.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE S.Lawson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Metcalf | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Brooks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Ferrell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB N.Chubb | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB P.Trowbridge | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Castellano | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB D.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB R.Robinson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB D.Allison | Deep Zone | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB B.Knudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Bates | Short Zone | --- | | RT R.Mayhew |
| +++ | FS I.Knabe | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CAR29 (4Q: 01:23) Ronald Jones II ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush, assisted by DE Jacob Eckman. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Locker |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Curtis |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Diana | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Ebron |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Cobb |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Jones II | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Vannett |
| +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Schwant |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Nikolic |
| +++ | LCB M.Peters | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Quinn |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG G.Hoffman |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Ford |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-9-CAR30 (4Q: 00:40) Jake Locker dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Carolina Panthers 19, Pittsburgh Steelers 3 |