| Played in Houston, AL, weather: 88 degrees, fair, 8 mph wind. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Reuben Kerney kicked off 62 yards from the HOU35. Butch Esslinger returned the ball 24 yards to the PIT27. Tackled by Michael Egnew. |
1-10-PIT27 (1Q: 14:31) Clayton Thorson pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 40 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch. Fuller gained 40 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB D.Newton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Double X(SE) | --- |
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1-10-HOU33 (1Q: 13:50) Butch Esslinger ran inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Isaac Yiadom, assisted by ILB Leighton Vander Esch. Key block delivered by Trey Pipkins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Welch |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Out of Box | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU22 (1Q: 13:20) Play-Action. Clayton Thorson pass completed to RB James Conner for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Dakota Newton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Conner gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB D.Newton | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-HOU13 (1Q: 12:57) James Conner ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Star Lotulelei. Key block delivered by Bernard Candelaria.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | --- | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | --- | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB D.Newton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | RCB I.Yiadom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Out of Box | --- | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU12 (1Q: 12:13) Play-Action. Clayton Thorson pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Joe Gargac. DT Jordan Phillips blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Protect | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB D.Newton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| --- | FS C.Porter | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-10-HOU12 (1Q: 12:06) Clayton Thorson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Allen Garrison.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB D.Newton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 3-10-HOU12 (1Q: 12:00) PENALTY: G Paul Kinney of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
3-15-HOU17 (1Q: 11:54) Clayton Thorson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller. ILB Leighton Vander Esch defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE A.Key | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT N.Shepherd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Smalley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB D.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Rivera | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB K.Young | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Reid | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Double X(SE) | --- |
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| 4-15-HOU17 (1Q: 11:48) Deron Singleton attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 3, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 11:42) Deron Singleton kicked off 60 yards from the PIT35. Brayden Robertson returned the ball 29 yards to the HOU34. Tackled by Bernard Candelaria. |
1-10-HOU34 (1Q: 11:10) Brayden Robertson ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree. PENALTY: G Billy Rudebusch of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | --- | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Samuels |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| --- | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-HOU24 (1Q: 10:59) Colt McCoy pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Zay Jones. PENALTY: QB Colt McCoy of Houston was called for Intentional Grounding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Butler | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-30-HOU14 (1Q: 10:53) Colt McCoy pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush. Thielen gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Butler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-27-HOU17 (1Q: 10:09) Colt McCoy pass was dropped by TE Jace Barclay.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Protect | --- | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Thompson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-27-HOU17 (1Q: 10:01) Nicolas Fuller punted 62 yards. Patrick Sinclair returned the kick 3 yards to the PIT24. Tackled by Mike Jennings. |
1-10-PIT24 (1Q: 09:53) James Conner ran inside the right guard for 49 yards. Tackled by ILB Malik Jefferson. Key block delivered by Sean Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | --- | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | In Box | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB D.Newton | Out of Box | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-HOU27 (1Q: 09:08) James Conner ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch. ILB Leighton Vander Esch knocked down Joe Gargac to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Gargac |
| --- | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | --- | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB D.Newton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-HOU25 (1Q: 08:48) Butch Esslinger ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Troy Apke. Key block delivered by Paul Kinney.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | --- | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Welch |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-HOU16 (1Q: 08:16) Butch Esslinger ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Star Lotulelei, assisted by S Cole Porter. Key block delivered by Kaleb McGary.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-HOU07 (1Q: 07:42) James Conner ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Jordan Phillips, assisted by OLB Mike Jennings. Key block delivered by Sean Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Welch |
| +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | --- | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-2-HOU02 (1Q: 07:18) Butch Esslinger ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Isaac Yiadom, assisted by DE Arden Key.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE S.Lotulelei | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE N.Shepherd | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB A.Key | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB K.Young | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch |
| +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | LCB T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS I.Yiadom | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS J.Reid | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-HOU04 (1Q: 06:44) Butch Esslinger ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Kaleb McGary. Pittsburgh 9, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | --- | | RB B.Esslinger | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch |
| +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | --- | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB D.Newton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| --- | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 06:44) Extra point by Deron Singleton was good. Pittsburgh 10, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 06:35) Deron Singleton kicked off 49 yards from the PIT35. Brayden Robertson returned the ball 13 yards to the HOU29. Tackled by Ace Sanders. |
1-10-HOU29 (1Q: 06:00) Colt McCoy pass was dropped by WR Adam Thielen.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Butler | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| --- | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU29 (1Q: 05:50) Brayden Robertson ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Dunlap, assisted by ILB Reuben Foster.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | --- | | LT S.Morris |
| --- | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU33 (1Q: 05:21) Colt McCoy pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jace Barclay. OLB Devin Bush defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Thompson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-HOU33 (1Q: 05:17) Nicolas Fuller punted 58 yards. Patrick Sinclair returned the kick 5 yards to the PIT14. Tackled by Jamie Ricketts. |
1-10-PIT14 (1Q: 05:08) Clayton Thorson pass completed to WR Mackenzie Welch for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Bush | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT18 (1Q: 04:28) Clayton Thorson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mackenzie Welch. ILB Leighton Vander Esch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Bush | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-PIT18 (1Q: 04:24) Clayton Thorson pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 4 yards. Tackled by S Justin Reid. Garrison gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE A.Key | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT N.Shepherd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB J.Smalley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB D.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Rivera | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB K.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Reid | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-PIT22 (1Q: 03:46) Jake Bailey punted 51 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU27. |
1-10-HOU27 (1Q: 03:38) Colt McCoy pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Michael Egnew. DT Vita Vea simply tossed Seth Morris aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. PENALTY: T Seth Morris of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| --- | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-HOU17 (1Q: 03:32) Brayden Robertson ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Takkarist McKinley.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Samuels |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-16-HOU21 (1Q: 03:03) Santiago Butler ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Norm Witt.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Butler | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| --- | RCB C.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| --- | SS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU30 (1Q: 02:18) Colt McCoy pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brian James. CB Amari Coffey defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| --- | LCB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Thompson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-HOU30 (1Q: 02:12) Nicolas Fuller punted 51 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT19. |
1-10-PIT19 (1Q: 02:01) Clayton Thorson pass was dropped by TE Allen Garrison. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE A.Key | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT N.Shepherd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE T.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Sanders | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Young | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | LCB A.Bush | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB E.Rivera | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB J.Smalley | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB D.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Reid | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| --- | FS T.Apke | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT19 (1Q: 01:52) Butch Esslinger ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-PIT18 (1Q: 01:24) Clayton Thorson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Will Fuller.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE A.Key | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT N.Shepherd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Smalley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB D.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Rivera | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB K.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Reid | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-PIT18 (1Q: 01:14) Jake Bailey punted 49 yards. Brayden Robertson returned the kick 6 yards to the HOU39. Tackled by Jared Farr. |
1-10-HOU39 (1Q: 01:06) Colt McCoy kept the ball, running around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by S Norm Witt, assisted by CB Christian Thompson. Key block delivered by Jace Barclay.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.McCoy | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Butler |
| +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | --- | | SLOT Z.Jones |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-HOU48 (1Q: 00:25) Brayden Robertson ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Jacob Eckman, assisted by ILB Reuben Foster. Key block delivered by Jace Barclay.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Samuels |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | --- | | C H.Grasu |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| --- | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-PIT47 (2Q: 15:00) Santiago Butler ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Butler | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-9-PIT46 (2Q: 14:25) Colt McCoy pass completed to RB Brayden Robertson for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Marcus Cusano, assisted by ILB Bud Dupree. Robertson gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Samuels | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Double Z(FL) | --- |
|
1-10-PIT33 (2Q: 13:45) Colt McCoy pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Michael Egnew. OLB Devin Bush drove right through Seth Morris to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| --- | WLB B.Dupree | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT33 (2Q: 13:41) Brayden Robertson ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Vita Vea, assisted by ILB Reggie Ragland.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Samuels |
| +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-PIT31 (2Q: 13:01) Colt McCoy pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 11 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Dunlap, assisted by OLB Devin Bush. Thielen gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Deep Zone | +++ | | FB J.Samuels | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Thompson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 12:15) Santiago Butler ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Christian Thompson, assisted by DE Jacob Eckman. Key block delivered by Hroniss Grasu.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | --- | | RB S.Butler | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT14 (2Q: 11:48) Colt McCoy pass completed to WR Zay Jones for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Jones gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Pittsburgh 10, Houston 6
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Butler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Short Zone | --- | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 11:48) Extra point by Reuben Kerney was good. Pittsburgh 10, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 11:37) Reuben Kerney kicked off 67 yards from the HOU35. Butch Esslinger returned the ball 23 yards to the PIT21. Tackled by Nathan Shepherd. |
1-10-PIT21 (2Q: 11:03) James Conner ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch, assisted by S Cole Porter.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | WILB A.Walker Jr. | In Box | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | LCB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-PIT23 (2Q: 10:24) Butch Esslinger ran inside the left guard for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch. Key block delivered by Bernard Candelaria.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Bush | Out of Box | --- | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Out of Box | --- | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT40 (2Q: 09:43) Butch Esslinger ran a trap outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Jay Smalley. Key block delivered by Bernard Candelaria.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Out of Box | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-PIT49 (2Q: 09:13) Clayton Thorson pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 9 yards. Tackled by S Cole Porter. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT M.Welch | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB J.Reid | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | --- | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU42 (2Q: 08:37) Clayton Thorson pass completed to WR Josiah Castellano for 29 yards. Tackled by OLB Jay Smalley. Castellano gained 24 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Key | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB J.Reid | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU13 (2Q: 07:54) Butch Esslinger ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by S Cole Porter. OLB Mike Jennings knocked down Trey Pipkins to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS T.Apke | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| --- | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-HOU16 (2Q: 07:30) Butch Esslinger ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Mike Jennings.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE A.Key | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Welch |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU13 (2Q: 07:04) Clayton Thorson pass completed to RB James Conner for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Mike Jennings. Conner gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE A.Key | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Shepherd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB J.Smalley | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB D.Newton | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Rivera | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | RCB K.Young | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Reid | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-HOU07 (2Q: 06:29) Deron Singleton attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 13, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 06:24) Deron Singleton kicked off 55 yards from the PIT35. Brayden Robertson returned the ball 49 yards to the PIT41. Tackled by Bernard Candelaria. |
1-10-PIT41 (2Q: 05:58) Colt McCoy pass completed to WR Zay Jones for 33 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Jones gained 32 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | --- | | RB S.Butler | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-8-PIT08 (2Q: 05:25) Brayden Robertson ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Vita Vea, assisted by DE Jacob Eckman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | --- | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-PIT08 (2Q: 04:59) Santiago Butler ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Santiago Butler to the PIT08.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Butler | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| --- | RCB C.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| --- | SS N.Witt | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-PIT08 (2Q: 04:20) Colt McCoy pass completed to RB Brayden Robertson for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Amari Coffey.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB C.Thompson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | DB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-PIT02 (2Q: 03:54) Reuben Kerney attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 13, Houston 10 |
| (2Q: 03:48) Reuben Kerney kicked off 62 yards from the HOU35. Butch Esslinger returned the ball 20 yards to the PIT23. Tackled by Nathan Shepherd. Houston's Santiago Butler was hurt on the play. |
1-10-PIT23 (2Q: 03:21) James Conner ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Malik Jefferson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE A.Key | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| --- | RDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB D.Newton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| --- | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-PIT21 (2Q: 02:39) James Conner ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Cole Porter, assisted by S Troy Apke.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | LCB D.Newton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-PIT27 (2Q: 02:01) Clayton Thorson sacked by DE Arden Key and DE Dee Ford for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Paul Kinney.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE A.Key | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT N.Shepherd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | LCB D.Newton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | RCB E.Rivera | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB K.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS J.Reid | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| --- | FS C.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-14-PIT19 (2Q: 01:55) Jake Bailey punted 57 yards. Brayden Robertson returned the kick 0 yards to the HOU24. Tackled by Butch Esslinger. |
1-10-HOU24 (2Q: 01:45) Colt McCoy pass completed to RB Brayden Robertson for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Christian Thompson. Robertson gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Barclay | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | --- | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Bump and Run | --- | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU44 (2Q: 01:11) Colt McCoy pass completed to TE Jace Barclay for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones, assisted by ILB Reggie Ragland. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT38 (2Q: 00:47) Colt McCoy pass completed to WR Zay Jones for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Barclay | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.James | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | --- | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-8-PIT36 (2Q: 00:35) Colt McCoy sacked by ILB Bud Dupree for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Seth Morris.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| --- | WLB B.Dupree | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Houston called a time out. |
3-14-PIT42 (2Q: 00:27) Colt McCoy pass completed to FB Jaylen Samuels for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush, assisted by CB Corn Elder.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | --- | | FB J.Samuels | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Thompson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-PIT37 (2Q: 00:20) Reuben Kerney attempted a 54 yard field goal and succeeded. PENALTY: DE Jacob Eckman of Pittsburgh was called for Roughing the Kicker. The penalty was declined. Houston 13, Pittsburgh 13 |
| (2Q: 00:14) Reuben Kerney kicked off 72 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
| 1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 00:14) Clayton Thorson dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Deron Singleton kicked off 55 yards from the PIT35. Brayden Robertson returned the ball 20 yards to the HOU30. Tackled by Kaleb McGary. |
1-10-HOU30 (3Q: 14:31) Brayden Robertson ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Takkarist McKinley, assisted by ILB Reuben Foster. Key block delivered by Brad McGregor. PENALTY: T Seth Morris of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Samuels |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| --- | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-HOU20 (3Q: 14:24) Colt McCoy pass completed to WR Brian James for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland, assisted by CB Corn Elder.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.James | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT Z.Jones | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-18-HOU22 (3Q: 13:40) Colt McCoy pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Adam Thielen. DT Takkarist McKinley blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| --- | RCB C.Thompson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| --- | SS N.Witt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-18-HOU22 (3Q: 13:36) Colt McCoy pass completed to TE Jace Barclay for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Barclay gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Barclay | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Thompson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU44 (3Q: 13:06) Brayden Robertson ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt. Key block delivered by Brad McGregor.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) B.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | --- | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Samuels |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-PIT46 (3Q: 12:24) Brayden Robertson ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland, assisted by DT Vita Vea. Key block delivered by Sean Segas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-PIT37 (3Q: 11:43) Brayden Robertson ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Norm Witt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| --- | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| --- | SS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-PIT39 (3Q: 10:58) Brayden Robertson ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Dunlap.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-4-PIT40 (3Q: 10:31) Nicolas Fuller punted 40 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (3Q: 10:25) Butch Esslinger ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Jordan Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Sanders |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-PIT22 (3Q: 09:54) Clayton Thorson pass completed to TE Malachi Cybulski for 11 yards. Tackled by S Troy Apke.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE A.Key | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB D.Newton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Bump and Run | --- | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT33 (3Q: 09:15) James Conner ran around right end for -8 yards. Tackled by OLB Mike Jennings. ILB Leighton Vander Esch knocked down Paul Kinney to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | LCB D.Newton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | RCB I.Yiadom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-18-PIT25 (3Q: 08:50) James Conner ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Walker Jr., assisted by ILB Leighton Vander Esch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE A.Key | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| --- | WILB A.Walker Jr. | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB D.Newton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 3-21-PIT22 (3Q: 08:08) PENALTY: OLB Jay Smalley of Houston was called for Encroachment. |
3-16-PIT27 (3Q: 08:02) Clayton Thorson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Malachi Cybulski.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE A.Key | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT N.Shepherd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB J.Smalley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB I.Yiadom | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Rivera | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB K.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Reid | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-PIT27 (3Q: 07:55) Jake Bailey punted 45 yards. Brayden Robertson returned the kick 4 yards to the HOU32. Tackled by Bernard Candelaria. |
1-10-HOU32 (3Q: 07:48) Colt McCoy pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Cyrus Jones. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Robertson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Samuels | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | --- | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU36 (3Q: 07:20) Colt McCoy pass completed to TE Michael Egnew for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU39 (3Q: 06:46) Colt McCoy pass completed to TE Jace Barclay for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Bud Dupree. Barclay gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.James | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | --- | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT43 (3Q: 06:03) Colt McCoy kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush, assisted by ILB Reuben Foster. Key block delivered by Brad McGregor.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.McCoy | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) B.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson |
| +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT38 (3Q: 05:18) Colt McCoy pass completed to WR Adam Thielen for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Reuben Foster.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | --- | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT28 (3Q: 04:53) Brayden Robertson ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland. Key block delivered by Brad McGregor.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-PIT21 (3Q: 04:16) Brayden Robertson ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Jacob Eckman, assisted by CB Corn Elder.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| --- | RCB C.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- |
|
3-1-PIT19 (3Q: 03:51) Brayden Robertson ran inside the right guard for 17 yards. Tackled by S Jaquiski Tartt, assisted by ILB Reggie Ragland. Key block delivered by Hroniss Grasu.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | --- | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Farr | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones |
| +++ | WLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB B.Dupree | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | --- | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS N.Witt | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-2-PIT02 (3Q: 03:18) Colt McCoy scrambled for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Marcus Cusano and assisted by DE Jacob Eckman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Protect | --- | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Eckman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Farr | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | WLB R.Ragland | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| --- | LCB B.Dupree | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT04 (3Q: 02:40) Brian James ran a reverse around left end for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Hroniss Grasu. Houston 19, Pittsburgh 13
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones |
| +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 02:40) Extra point by Reuben Kerney was good. Houston 20, Pittsburgh 13 |
| (3Q: 02:34) Reuben Kerney kicked off 71 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 02:34) James Conner ran around the left tackle for 25 yards. Tackled by S Cole Porter. Key block delivered by Sean Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | --- | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | --- | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB D.Newton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Out of Box | --- | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU50 (3Q: 02:05) Clayton Thorson pass completed to WR Josiah Castellano for 6 yards. Tackled by S Troy Apke. Castellano gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Key | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Walker Jr. | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Rivera | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU44 (3Q: 01:18) Butch Esslinger ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by S Troy Apke.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB D.Newton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU50 (3Q: 00:50) Clayton Thorson pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 4 yards. Tackled by S Justin Reid, assisted by OLB Jay Smalley.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE A.Key | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Shepherd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB J.Smalley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB I.Yiadom | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Rivera | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB K.Young | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Reid | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-HOU46 (3Q: 00:21) Jake Bailey punted 39 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU07. |
1-10-HOU07 (3Q: 00:13) Brayden Robertson ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-10-HOU07 (4Q: 15:00) Colt McCoy pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Zay Jones. DT Vita Vea simply tossed Seth Morris aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| --- | LCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| --- | RCB C.Thompson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU07 (4Q: 14:51) Colt McCoy pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jace Barclay. DE Marcus Cusano hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Shannon | Protect | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Samuels | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | WLB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | LCB C.Thompson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU07 (4Q: 14:43) Nicolas Fuller punted 53 yards. Patrick Sinclair returned the kick 7 yards to the PIT47. Tackled by Mike Jennings. |
1-10-PIT47 (4Q: 14:36) Butch Esslinger ran inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch, assisted by OLB Jay Smalley. Key block delivered by Bernard Candelaria.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | --- | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Welch |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Out of Box | --- | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU42 (4Q: 14:12) Play-Action. Clayton Thorson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mackenzie Welch. DE Arden Key hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Key | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Bush | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | RCB I.Yiadom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU42 (4Q: 14:05) Butch Esslinger ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Cole Porter.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | --- | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | LCB A.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU39 (4Q: 13:42) Clayton Thorson sacked by DE Arden Key for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Sean Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE A.Key | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT N.Shepherd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SILB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Smalley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB I.Yiadom | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | LCB E.Rivera | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | RCB K.Young | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Reid | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-HOU44 (4Q: 13:01) Jake Bailey punted 44 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 12:54) Colt McCoy pass completed to WR Brian James for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Christian Thompson, assisted by ILB Reggie Ragland. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Reggie Ragland for 5 yards to the HOU19.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.McGregor |
| --- | SS N.Witt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU19 (4Q: 12:43) Butch Esslinger ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Cole Porter, assisted by CB Erik Rivera.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU16 (4Q: 12:04) Clayton Thorson pass completed to WR Mackenzie Welch for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Leighton Vander Esch. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Josiah Castellano on the HOU05.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB J.Smalley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Bush | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-HOU05 (4Q: 11:17) James Conner ran inside the right guard for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Paul Kinney. Houston 20, Pittsburgh 19
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE A.Key | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB D.Newton | Out of Box | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB E.Rivera | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 11:17) Extra point by Deron Singleton was good. Houston 20, Pittsburgh 20 |
| (4Q: 11:11) Deron Singleton kicked off 57 yards from the PIT35. Brayden Robertson returned the ball 33 yards to the HOU41. Tackled by Kaleb McGary. |
1-10-HOU41 (4Q: 10:39) Colt McCoy pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Adam Thielen. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: DT Vita Vea of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.James | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Samuels | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| --- | NB C.Jones | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-HOU46 (4Q: 10:32) Brayden Robertson ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Devin Bush.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | --- | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) B.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | --- | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-HOU50 (4Q: 10:02) Colt McCoy pass completed to TE Jace Barclay for 12 yards. Tackled by S Norm Witt, assisted by S Jaquiski Tartt. Barclay gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: T Seth Morris of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.James | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| --- | LCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU40 (4Q: 09:54) Colt McCoy pass was blocked at the line, intended for FB Jaylen Samuels. DT Takkarist McKinley blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Samuels | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-HOU40 (4Q: 09:49) Colt McCoy pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dante Pettis. DT Vita Vea drove right through Billy Rudebusch to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB C.Elder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| --- | NB C.Jones | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | DB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-HOU40 (4Q: 09:39) Nicolas Fuller punted 52 yards. Patrick Sinclair returned the kick 13 yards to the PIT21. Tackled by Billy Rudebusch. |
1-10-PIT21 (4Q: 09:28) Clayton Thorson pass was dropped by TE Allen Garrison. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE S.Lotulelei | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB D.Newton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| --- | FS C.Porter | Double TE | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT21 (4Q: 09:24) Play-Action. Clayton Thorson scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Dakota Newton.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE A.Key | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT N.Shepherd | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Sanders | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Huffman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Young | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Bush | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | RCB E.Rivera | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| --- | NB J.Smalley | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | DB D.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Reid | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT27 (4Q: 08:49) Clayton Thorson pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB James Conner. DE Arden Key blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE A.Key | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Shepherd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Smalley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB D.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Rivera | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB K.Young | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Reid | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| --- | FS C.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-PIT27 (4Q: 08:44) Jake Bailey punted 50 yards. Brayden Robertson returned the kick 5 yards to the HOU28. Tackled by Bernard Candelaria. |
1-10-HOU28 (4Q: 08:33) Colt McCoy kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 3tcDT F.Doyle | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Pettis |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | DB D.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-HOU25 (4Q: 08:00) Brayden Robertson ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Reuben Foster, assisted by DT Takkarist McKinley. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen |
| +++ | RDE M.Cusano | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bush | In Box | --- | | FB J.Samuels |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| --- | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-13-HOU25 (4Q: 07:23) Colt McCoy pass completed to RB Brayden Robertson for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Christian Thompson, assisted by DE Paul Eickholt. Robertson gained 21 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Thompson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU46 (4Q: 06:39) Brayden Robertson ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Ragland, assisted by DT Takkarist McKinley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Ragland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones |
| +++ | WLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| --- | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| --- | SS N.Witt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| --- | FS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-14-HOU42 (4Q: 06:03) PENALTY: T Seth Morris of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-19-HOU37 (4Q: 05:55) Colt McCoy pass completed to WR Zay Jones for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Corn Elder.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT Z.Jones | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS N.Witt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT48 (4Q: 05:27) Colt McCoy pass completed to WR Brian James for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer. James gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT F.Doyle | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | WLB A.Coffey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | LCB C.Jones | Deep Zone | --- | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT36 (4Q: 04:56) Colt McCoy pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jace Barclay. OLB Devin Bush knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Shannon | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Samuels | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| --- | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT36 (4Q: 04:50) Brayden Robertson ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Takkarist McKinley, assisted by DT Vita Vea.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Egnew |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Barclay |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Thielen |
| +++ | RDE J.Sweat | In Box | --- | | RB B.Robertson | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB D.Bush | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Samuels |
| +++ | MLB R.Foster | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT33 (4Q: 04:22) Colt McCoy pass completed to TE Jace Barclay for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Amari Coffey. Barclay gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.James | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT Z.Jones | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB A.Coffey | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | NB C.Thompson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-PIT31 (4Q: 04:13) Reuben Kerney attempted a 48 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
1-10-PIT38 (4Q: 04:07) James Conner ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jay Smalley.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski |
| +++ | NT J.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Garrison |
| +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Gargac |
| +++ | SLB M.Jennings | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB L.Vander Esch | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Spencer |
| --- | WILB M.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB D.Newton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | RCB I.Yiadom | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| --- | SS T.Apke | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-PIT34 (4Q: 03:42) Clayton Thorson pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Butch Esslinger. DT Nathan Shepherd blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Shepherd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Key | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Bush | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-14-PIT34 (4Q: 03:38) Clayton Thorson pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Kenny Young. Garrison gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE A.Key | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Shepherd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Smalley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB D.Newton | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Rivera | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB K.Young | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Reid | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-PIT45 (4Q: 03:18) Jake Bailey punted 50 yards. Brayden Robertson returned the kick 11 yards to the HOU16. Tackled by Bernard Candelaria. |
1-10-HOU16 (4Q: 03:11) Colt McCoy pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adam Thielen. DT Takkarist McKinley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Foster | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | WLB B.Dupree | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | RCB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU16 (4Q: 03:02) Colt McCoy sacked by DE Jacob Eckman for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Brad McGregor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.McKinley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.James | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Sweat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Ragland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Z.Jones | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB D.Bush | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | LCB C.Elder | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| --- | NB C.Jones | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| --- | SS N.Witt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-13-HOU13 (4Q: 02:36) Colt McCoy pass completed to WR Brian James for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Amari Coffey, assisted by CB Christian Thompson. James gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.McCoy |
| *** | LDE M.Cusano | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Thielen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Eckman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Barclay | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Vea | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.James | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Robertson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Egnew | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Bush | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Morris |
| +++ | WLB C.Elder | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Rudebusch |
| +++ | LCB A.Coffey | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Grasu |
| +++ | RCB C.Thompson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.McGregor |
| +++ | SS J.Tartt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Segas |
| +++ | FS K.Dunlap | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-1-HOU25 (4Q: 02:10) Nicolas Fuller punted 54 yards. Patrick Sinclair returned the kick 7 yards to the PIT28. Tackled by Mike Jennings. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-PIT28 (4Q: 02:00) Clayton Thorson pass completed to FB Mitch Spencer for 4 yards. Tackled by S Cole Porter. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE A.Key | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Double TE | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Bush | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-PIT32 (4Q: 01:39) Clayton Thorson pass completed to WR Will Fuller for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Mike Jennings.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE A.Key | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT N.Shepherd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cybulski | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Bush | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU49 (4Q: 01:19) Clayton Thorson pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Mike Jennings. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: WR Will Fuller of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT N.Shepherd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Bush | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-20-PIT41 (4Q: 01:10) Clayton Thorson pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 31 yards. Tackled by S Troy Apke. Garrison gained 21 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Bush | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU28 (4Q: 00:47) Clayton Thorson pass completed to TE Allen Garrison for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Isaac Yiadom. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Garrison gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Alvin Bush of Houston was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Esslinger | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Sanders | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB A.Bush | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB E.Rivera | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU11 (4Q: 00:40) Clayton Thorson pass was dropped by TE Allen Garrison. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE S.Lotulelei | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB D.Newton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | RCB I.Yiadom | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-10-HOU11 (4Q: 00:32) Clayton Thorson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josiah Castellano. ILB Malik Jefferson knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Lotulelei | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Spencer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB M.Jefferson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| --- | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB E.Rivera | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| --- | RCB I.Yiadom | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS T.Apke | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-10-HOU11 (4Q: 00:24) Clayton Thorson pass completed to RB James Conner for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Kenny Young, assisted by OLB Mike Jennings.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Thorson |
| *** | LDE A.Key | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Castellano | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Shepherd | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Garrison | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Ford | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Fuller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Jennings | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Conner | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Vander Esch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Welch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Smalley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.McGary |
| +++ | LCB D.Newton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB E.Rivera | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Candelaria |
| +++ | NB K.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Reid | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Pipkins |
| +++ | FS C.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 4-1-HOU02 (4Q: 00:03) Deron Singleton attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 23, Houston 20 |
| Final Score: Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Houston Texans 20 |