| Played in Buffalo, NY, weather: 50 degrees, fair, 12 mph wind. |
| Cleveland won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Junior Wilczewski kicked off 51 yards from the BUF35. Tyrone Kelley returned the ball 14 yards to the CLE28. Tackled by Chidobe Awuzie. |
1-10-CLE28 (1Q: 14:41) Damien Harris ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Sam Shanahan. Key block delivered by Quenton Nelson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Winters |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| --- | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-CLE36 (1Q: 14:10) Damien Harris ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Terrell Edmunds, assisted by DE Jerome Baker. Key block delivered by Korey Francis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | --- | | TE N.Winters |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CLE45 (1Q: 13:38) Donovan Bowers pass was dropped by WR Cris Salinger.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Edwards | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Perrine | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | NB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | DB G.Newsome II | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-10-CLE45 (1Q: 13:34) PENALTY: C Korey Francis of Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
2-15-CLE40 (1Q: 13:24) La'Mical Perrine ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Sam Shanahan.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Horton |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Winters |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | In Box | --- | | TE D.Nickell |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Perrine | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Herbert |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB G.Newsome II | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-BUF48 (1Q: 13:04) Donovan Bowers scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Baron Browning.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB L.Upshaw | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB Z.Thomason | Short Zone | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| --- | NB C.Awuzie | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-BUF42 (1Q: 12:38) PENALTY: WR Deebo Samuel of Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
1-15-BUF47 (1Q: 12:34) Donovan Bowers pass completed to WR Deebo Samuel for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Chidobe Awuzie.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Short Zone | --- | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-BUF37 (1Q: 11:52) La'Mical Perrine ran around right end for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Ta'Quon Graham. Key block delivered by Oliver Dimick. Dimick ran over Rod Mirer to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Edwards |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | --- | | RB L.Perrine | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Salinger |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | --- | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | NB S.Shanahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | DB G.Newsome II | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF26 (1Q: 11:27) Damien Harris ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Xavier Cooper.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Winters |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-BUF22 (1Q: 10:44) Damien Harris ran around the left tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Thomason. Key block delivered by Quenton Nelson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Winters |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Salinger |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-5-BUF05 (1Q: 10:12) Donovan Bowers pass completed to WR Dyami Brown for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cleveland 6, Buffalo 0
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT C.Salinger | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Perrine | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | FB I.Horton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB G.Newsome II | Bump and Run | --- | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | --- | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Bump and Run | --- |
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| (1Q: 10:12) Extra point by Patrick Gomez was good. Cleveland 7, Buffalo 0 |
| (1Q: 10:02) Patrick Gomez kicked off 59 yards from the CLE35. Lamont Upshaw returned the ball 19 yards to the BUF25. Tackled by Roger Ritt. |
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 09:27) Javonte Williams ran a trap outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Nick Vigil. Key block delivered by Bryson Sanderson. Sanderson ran over Adrian Diaz to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Holcomb | In Box | --- | | TE J.Gargac |
| +++ | NT R.Ritt | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE A.Diaz | In Box | --- | | TE F.Corbett |
| +++ | SLB K.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Williams | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Kazadi |
| +++ | WILB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB T.Cameron | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB M.Douthett | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-BUF33 (1Q: 08:52) Kerry Rodriguez ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Kelvin Zwick. Key block delivered by Calvin Carlson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE R.Blacklock | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB R.Staat | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar |
| +++ | WLB M.Hopper | In Box | --- | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Out of Box | --- | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Kelley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF38 (1Q: 08:24) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Landon Dixon for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Toby Jorgenson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Dixon gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Blacklock | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Staat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Hopper | Short Zone | --- | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB K.Zwick | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Kelley | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF50 (1Q: 07:48) Kerry Rodriguez ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Kelley, assisted by DE Ross Blacklock.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE R.Blacklock | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB R.Staat | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar |
| +++ | WLB M.Hopper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| --- | LCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| --- | NB T.Kelley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-BUF49 (1Q: 07:22) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Landon Dixon. DE Dixon Martinez drove right through Marcus Martin to hurry the quarterback. PENALTY: CB Trayvon Mullen of Cleveland was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Blacklock | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Staat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB K.Zwick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Martin |
| --- | NB T.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE46 (1Q: 07:18) Kerry Rodriguez ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB I Need 50 CCs Staat, assisted by CB Trayvon Mullen. Key block delivered by Marcus Martin.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE R.Blacklock | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB R.Staat | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar |
| +++ | WLB M.Hopper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | --- | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Out of Box | --- | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Kelley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-CLE41 (1Q: 06:43) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Landon Dixon for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Khaleke Hudson, assisted by S D.J. Whelihan.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Holcomb | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Ritt | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Diaz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Shea | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB T.Cameron | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB M.Douthett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB K.Zwick | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE34 (1Q: 06:18) Kerry Rodriguez ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Dixon Martinez. Key block delivered by Marcus Martin. Martin ran over D.J. Whelihan to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE R.Blacklock | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB R.Staat | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar |
| +++ | WLB M.Hopper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Kelley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | --- |
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2-5-CLE29 (1Q: 05:43) Kerry Rodriguez ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Khaleke Hudson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Holcomb | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT R.Ritt | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE A.Diaz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB K.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Gargac |
| --- | WILB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB T.Cameron | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB M.Douthett | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-CLE27 (1Q: 05:19) Landon Dixon ran a reverse around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Kelvin Zwick. CB Trayvon Mullen crushed Donte Porter to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Penisini | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE D.Martinez | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB M.Hopper | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez |
| +++ | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar |
| +++ | WLB T.Cameron | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| --- | LCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Mullen | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS S.Davis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS T.Kelley | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-5-CLE29 (1Q: 04:48) Junior Wilczewski attempted a 46 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
1-10-CLE36 (1Q: 04:41) La'Mical Perrine ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer. Key block delivered by Jedrick Wills Jr.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Edwards |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Perrine | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| --- | NB S.Shanahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | DB G.Newsome II | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-CLE42 (1Q: 04:11) Donovan Bowers pass completed to WR Cris Salinger for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Guy Newsome II, assisted by S Jessie Kinney. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: CB Zachary Thomason of Buffalo was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Edwards | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Perrine | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | --- | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | NB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | DB G.Newsome II | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-BUF34 (1Q: 04:03) Donovan Bowers sacked by DT Xavier Cooper for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Korey Francis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| --- | RCB C.Awuzie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| --- | NB L.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| --- | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| --- | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-16-BUF40 (1Q: 03:21) Donovan Bowers sacked by OLB Rod Mirer and DE Montravius Adams for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Jedrick Wills Jr. PENALTY: G Oliver Dimick of Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT M.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Stokes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| --- | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | NB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | DB G.Newsome II | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| --- | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| --- | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-20-BUF44 (1Q: 03:09) Damien Harris ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Sam Shanahan, assisted by DT Dalvin Tomlinson.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Horton |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Winters |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Nickell |
| +++ | RDE M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Browning | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Herbert |
| +++ | MLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Upshaw | In Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-14-BUF38 (1Q: 02:41) Patrick Gomez attempted a 55 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 10, Buffalo 0 |
| (1Q: 02:35) Patrick Gomez kicked off 74 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 02:35) Kerry Rodriguez ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Ross Blacklock.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE R.Blacklock | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB R.Staat | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar |
| +++ | WLB M.Hopper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| --- | NB T.Kelley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-BUF27 (1Q: 01:59) Kerry Rodriguez ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Courtney Smith.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT R.Ritt | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE A.Diaz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB K.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Gargac |
| +++ | WILB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB T.Cameron | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB M.Douthett | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-BUF27 (1Q: 01:14) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Landon Dixon. DT Toby Jorgenson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Penisini | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Dunbar | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Reisinger | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Cameron | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB K.Zwick | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Mullen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS S.Davis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS T.Kelley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-BUF27 (1Q: 01:06) Jackson McElroy punted 50 yards. Dyami Brown returned the kick 7 yards to the CLE30. Tackled by Julian Okwara. |
1-10-CLE30 (1Q: 00:57) Donovan Bowers pass completed to WR Deebo Samuel for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Lamont Upshaw, assisted by CB Zachary Thomason.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Salinger | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | --- | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-CLE34 (1Q: 00:27) Damien Harris ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Xavier Cooper, assisted by DT Dalvin Tomlinson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Winters |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| --- | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
3-5-CLE35 (2Q: 15:00) Donovan Bowers pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Ian Horton.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Horton | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Nickell | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB B.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Herbert | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| --- | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-CLE35 (2Q: 14:52) Jeff Locke punted 54 yards. Lamont Upshaw returned the kick 7 yards to the BUF18. PENALTY: FB Lincoln Kazadi of Buffalo was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-BUF09 (2Q: 14:41) Javonte Williams ran around right end for 23 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Nick Vigil. Key block delivered by Javier Bates.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Gargac |
| +++ | NT R.Ritt | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE A.Diaz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Dunbar |
| +++ | SLB K.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Williams | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | --- | | FB L.Kazadi |
| +++ | WILB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB T.Cameron | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB M.Douthett | Out of Box | --- | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF32 (2Q: 13:57) Kerry Rodriguez ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Khaleke Hudson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT R.Ritt | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE A.Diaz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Dunbar |
| +++ | SLB K.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Gargac |
| +++ | WILB A.Shea | In Box | --- | | LT D.Porter |
| --- | WLB T.Cameron | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| --- | LCB M.Douthett | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-BUF33 (2Q: 13:33) Kerry Rodriguez ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Geoff Holcomb.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE A.Diaz | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB K.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Gargac |
| +++ | WILB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB T.Cameron | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB M.Douthett | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-BUF35 (2Q: 12:51) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to TE Joe Gargac for -1 yards. Tackled by S Mason Douthett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: T Donte Porter of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Penisini | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Cameron | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB K.Zwick | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB T.Mullen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| --- | RCB M.Douthett | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS S.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS T.Kelley | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| 4-8-BUF34 (2Q: 12:44) Jackson McElroy punted 31 yards. Dyami Brown returned the kick 14 yards to the CLE49. Tackled by Joe Gargac. |
1-10-CLE49 (2Q: 12:36) Damien Harris ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer. Key block delivered by Quenton Nelson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | --- | | TE N.Winters |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Horton |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | --- | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB G.Newsome II | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-BUF46 (2Q: 12:12) Damien Harris ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer, assisted by DE Jerome Baker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Winters |
| --- | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| --- | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-BUF48 (2Q: 11:49) Donovan Bowers pass completed to WR Steve Stokes for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Terrell Edmunds.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Stokes | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Winters | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB L.Upshaw | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB Z.Thomason | Short Zone | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB C.Awuzie | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-BUF43 (2Q: 11:18) Jeff Locke punted 42 yards. Lamont Upshaw returned the kick 12 yards to the BUF13. Tackled by Ian Horton. |
1-10-BUF13 (2Q: 11:09) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Kerry Rodriguez for 23 yards. Tackled by S Courtney Smith. Rodriguez gained 21 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Samsel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Dunbar | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Rodriguez | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Cameron | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Reisinger | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Hopper | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Williams | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB M.Douthett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | RCB A.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | NB T.Mullen | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | DB T.Kelley | Short Zone | --- | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF36 (2Q: 10:31) Lincoln Kazadi ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Nick Vigil. Key block delivered by Marcus Martin.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT R.Ritt | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE A.Diaz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Dunbar |
| +++ | SLB K.Hudson | In Box | --- | | RB J.Williams |
| +++ | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Kazadi | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB M.Hopper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB T.Cameron | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB M.Douthett | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| --- | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-BUF41 (2Q: 10:03) Kerry Rodriguez ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Roger Ritt, assisted by ILB Nick Vigil.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT R.Ritt | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE A.Diaz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB K.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Gargac |
| +++ | WILB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB T.Cameron | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB M.Douthett | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-BUF41 (2Q: 09:34) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Mecole Hardman for 7 yards. Tackled by DE John Penisini, assisted by OLB Thurman Cameron. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Penisini | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Hopper | Short Zone | --- | | RB K.Rodriguez | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Cameron | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB K.Zwick | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Mullen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS S.Davis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS T.Kelley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF48 (2Q: 08:51) Kerry Rodriguez ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Nick Vigil. Key block delivered by Marcus Martin. PENALTY: T Javier Bates of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE R.Blacklock | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB R.Staat | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | Spy | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar |
| +++ | WLB M.Hopper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Kelley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Bates |
| --- | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-20-BUF38 (2Q: 08:42) Cam Newton pass was intended for WR Landon Dixon and was intercepted by CB Tyrone Kelley at the CLE36. Tackled by Landon Dixon. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE R.Blacklock | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB R.Staat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Hopper | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB K.Zwick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| --- | RCB T.Mullen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| --- | NB T.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| --- | SS C.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| --- | FS D.Whelihan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE36 (2Q: 08:34) Damien Harris ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Jason Strowbridge.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Winters |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Stokes |
| +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Horton |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | --- | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-CLE39 (2Q: 07:54) Donovan Bowers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Stokes. S Terrell Edmunds defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Stokes | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Edwards | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| --- | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| --- | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-CLE39 (2Q: 07:42) Donovan Bowers pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Deebo Samuel. DT Xavier Cooper blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE M.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Protect | +++ | SLB B.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | TE I.Horton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-CLE39 (2Q: 07:36) Jeff Locke punted 35 yards. Lamont Upshaw returned the kick 4 yards to the BUF30. Tackled by La'Mical Perrine. |
1-10-BUF30 (2Q: 07:27) Kerry Rodriguez ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Nick Vigil.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT R.Ritt | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE A.Diaz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB K.Hudson | In Box | --- | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Gargac |
| +++ | WILB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB T.Cameron | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB M.Douthett | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-BUF31 (2Q: 06:56) Kerry Rodriguez ran a trap outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Nick Vigil.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Gargac |
| +++ | NT R.Ritt | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE A.Diaz | In Box | +++ | | TE F.Corbett |
| --- | SLB K.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Kazadi |
| +++ | WILB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB T.Cameron | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| --- | LCB M.Douthett | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| --- | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-13-BUF27 (2Q: 06:25) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Mecole Hardman for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Thurman Cameron. Hardman gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Penisini | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Cameron | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB K.Zwick | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Thomas | Deep Zone | --- | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Mullen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS S.Davis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS T.Kelley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-BUF37 (2Q: 05:39) Jackson McElroy punted 53 yards. Dyami Brown returned the kick 18 yards to the CLE28. Tackled by Chidobe Awuzie. |
1-10-CLE28 (2Q: 05:29) Damien Harris ran inside the left guard for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer. Key block delivered by Jedrick Wills Jr.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Winters |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | --- | | RB D.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | --- | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | --- | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-CLE49 (2Q: 04:57) Donovan Bowers sacked by ILB Julian Okwara for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Oliver Dimick.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE I.Horton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB G.Newsome II | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| --- | RCB C.Awuzie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| --- | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| --- | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-19-CLE40 (2Q: 04:15) La'Mical Perrine ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Julian Okwara, assisted by OLB Sam Shanahan. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Horton |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Winters |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Nickell |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Perrine | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Herbert |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| --- | WLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB G.Newsome II | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-19-CLE40 (2Q: 03:30) Donovan Bowers scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Chidobe Awuzie and assisted by CB Zachary Thomason.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| --- | LCB L.Upshaw | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB Z.Thomason | Short Zone | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB C.Awuzie | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-CLE46 (2Q: 02:57) Jeff Locke punted 36 yards. Lamont Upshaw called for a fair catch at the BUF18. |
1-10-BUF18 (2Q: 02:50) Landon Dixon ran a reverse around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Morris Hopper. Key block delivered by Donte Porter.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE R.Blacklock | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Staat | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez |
| +++ | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar |
| +++ | WLB M.Hopper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Kelley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-3-BUF25 (2Q: 02:10) PENALTY: QB Cam Newton of Buffalo was called for Delay of Game. |
2-8-BUF20 (2Q: 02:10) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Kerry Rodriguez for 28 yards. Tackled by OLB Morris Hopper. Rodriguez gained 20 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Ritt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Staat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Hopper | Short Zone | --- | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB M.Douthett | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Kelley | Double X(SE) | --- | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-BUF48 (2Q: 02:00) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Samuel Dunbar for 41 yards. Tackled by CB Trayvon Mullen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Dunbar gained 26 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Blacklock | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Staat | Short Zone | --- | | RB K.Rodriguez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB K.Zwick | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Bump and Run | --- | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-CLE11 (2Q: 01:31) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Mecole Hardman for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hardman gained 10 yards after the catch. Cleveland 10, Buffalo 6
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Blacklock | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Staat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Hopper | Short Zone | --- | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB K.Zwick | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Kelley | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 01:31) Extra point by Junior Wilczewski was good. Cleveland 10, Buffalo 7 |
| (2Q: 01:22) Junior Wilczewski kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE25 (2Q: 01:22) La'Mical Perrine ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Chidobe Awuzie, assisted by DE Jason Strowbridge. Key block delivered by Jedrick Wills Jr.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Graham | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Edwards |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Perrine | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | NB S.Shanahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | DB G.Newsome II | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-CLE31 (2Q: 00:43) La'Mical Perrine ran inside the left tackle for 41 yards. Tackled by OLB Sam Shanahan. Key block delivered by Oliver Dimick.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Winters |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | --- | | RB L.Perrine | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Horton |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | --- | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | --- | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | --- | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Cleveland called a time out. |
1-10-BUF28 (2Q: 00:35) Donovan Bowers pass completed to WR Cris Salinger for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jessie Kinney. Salinger gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF16 (2Q: 00:29) Donovan Bowers pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Donovan Nickell. DE Jerome Baker blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Schneider | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Perrine | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Nickell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | --- | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF16 (2Q: 00:25) Donovan Bowers pass completed to TE Nicky Winters for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| Cleveland called a time out. |
| 3-10-BUF16 (2Q: 00:03) Patrick Gomez attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 13, Buffalo 7 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Patrick Gomez kicked off 73 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 15:00) Kerry Rodriguez ran a trap outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Nick Vigil, assisted by OLB Khaleke Hudson. Key block delivered by Javier Bates.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT R.Ritt | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE D.Martinez | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Dunbar |
| +++ | SLB K.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Kazadi |
| +++ | WILB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB T.Cameron | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB M.Douthett | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-BUF30 (3Q: 14:33) Kerry Rodriguez ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Nick Vigil.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE R.Ritt | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB R.Staat | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar |
| +++ | WLB M.Hopper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Kelley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| --- | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-BUF31 (3Q: 13:56) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Kerry Rodriguez for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Trayvon Mullen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rodriguez gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Penisini | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB T.Cameron | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB K.Zwick | Short Zone | --- | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB A.Thomas | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS S.Davis | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS T.Kelley | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF44 (3Q: 13:17) Kerry Rodriguez ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S D.J. Whelihan, assisted by OLB I Need 50 CCs Staat.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| --- | RDE R.Blacklock | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB R.Staat | In Box | --- | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | Spy | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar |
| +++ | WLB M.Hopper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Kelley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-BUF45 (3Q: 12:41) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Joe Gargac for 1 yard. Tackled by S Courtney Smith.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT R.Ritt | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Diaz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Dunbar | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Hudson | Short Zone | --- | | RB K.Rodriguez | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Shea | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB T.Cameron | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB M.Douthett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB K.Zwick | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-8-BUF46 (3Q: 12:12) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Mecole Hardman for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Nick Vigil.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Penisini | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Staat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Cameron | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB K.Zwick | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Mullen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS S.Davis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS T.Kelley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-CLE47 (3Q: 11:28) Jackson McElroy punted 47 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE20 (3Q: 11:22) Damien Harris ran inside the right tackle for 27 yards. Tackled by S Jessie Kinney. Key block delivered by Jedrick Wills Jr.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Winters |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Stokes |
| +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Salinger |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE47 (3Q: 10:48) Play-Action. Donovan Bowers pass completed to TE Donovan Nickell for 10 yards. Tackled by S Terrell Edmunds. Nickell gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Schneider | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Winters | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Perrine | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Nickell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB G.Newsome II | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF43 (3Q: 10:13) Donovan Bowers pass completed to WR Cris Salinger for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Edwards | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.Perrine | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | RCB L.Upshaw | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | NB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | DB G.Newsome II | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| --- | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| --- | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-BUF34 (3Q: 09:43) La'Mical Perrine ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Jason Strowbridge. Key block delivered by Oliver Dimick.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Winters |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Perrine | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Salinger |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF33 (3Q: 09:13) Donovan Bowers pass completed to WR Deebo Samuel for 5 yards. Tackled by S Terrell Edmunds, assisted by CB Zachary Thomason. Samuel gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Winters | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Perrine | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | --- | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-BUF28 (3Q: 08:35) Donovan Bowers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cris Salinger. S Terrell Edmunds defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Stokes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | NB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| --- | DB G.Newsome II | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-BUF28 (3Q: 08:30) Donovan Bowers pass completed to RB Damien Harris for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Lamont Upshaw. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Schneider | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Nickell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF17 (3Q: 08:05) Donovan Bowers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Deebo Samuel. DE Paul Eickholt drove right through Damien Harris to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Protect | --- | SLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE I.Horton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB G.Newsome II | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| --- | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF17 (3Q: 08:00) Damien Harris ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Ta'Quon Graham, assisted by DE Paul Eickholt.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Winters |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Horton |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB G.Newsome II | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-BUF16 (3Q: 07:33) Donovan Bowers pass was dropped by WR Dyami Brown.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Schneider | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Nickell | Protect | +++ | MLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| --- | WLB L.Upshaw | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| --- | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-9-BUF16 (3Q: 07:25) Patrick Gomez attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 16, Buffalo 7 |
| (3Q: 07:19) Patrick Gomez kicked off 71 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 07:19) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Damien Stowers for 27 yards. Tackled by OLB Khaleke Hudson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Stowers gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Holcomb | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Ritt | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Diaz | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB A.Shea | Bump and Run | --- | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB T.Cameron | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB M.Douthett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB K.Zwick | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE48 (3Q: 06:47) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Landon Dixon. OLB Thurman Cameron blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT R.Ritt | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE A.Diaz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Shea | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB T.Cameron | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB M.Douthett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB K.Zwick | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| --- | FS D.Whelihan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CLE48 (3Q: 06:41) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Damien Stowers for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Staat. Stowers gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Dunbar | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Ritt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Staat | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Reisinger | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB K.Zwick | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Kelley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE36 (3Q: 06:11) Kerry Rodriguez ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Nick Vigil, assisted by S Courtney Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| --- | RDE R.Blacklock | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB R.Staat | In Box | --- | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar |
| +++ | WLB M.Hopper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Kelley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-CLE36 (3Q: 05:33) Kerry Rodriguez ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Ross Blacklock, assisted by CB Kelvin Zwick.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE R.Blacklock | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB R.Staat | Spy | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar |
| +++ | WLB M.Hopper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| --- | LCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| --- | RCB T.Mullen | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Kelley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| --- | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| --- | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-CLE38 (3Q: 04:54) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Kerry Rodriguez. DT Toby Jorgenson blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Penisini | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Staat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WILB T.Cameron | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| --- | WLB K.Zwick | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB A.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS S.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS T.Kelley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-CLE38 (3Q: 04:47) Jackson McElroy punted 33 yards. The ball was downed at the CLE05. |
1-10-CLE05 (3Q: 04:40) La'Mical Perrine ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Vic Beasley, assisted by S Terrell Edmunds. Key block delivered by Quenton Nelson.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Edwards |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Perrine | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | NB S.Shanahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | DB G.Newsome II | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-1-CLE14 (3Q: 03:56) La'Mical Perrine ran around right end for -5 yards. Tackled by DT Xavier Cooper. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Edwards |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Stokes |
| +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Perrine | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | NB S.Shanahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| --- | DB G.Newsome II | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| --- | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-CLE09 (3Q: 03:30) Play-Action. Donovan Bowers pass completed to TE Nicky Winters for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Dalvin Tomlinson. Winters gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Adams | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Harris | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB L.Upshaw | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB Z.Thomason | Short Zone | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB C.Awuzie | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE20 (3Q: 03:02) Donovan Bowers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Deebo Samuel. DE Jerome Baker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE I.Horton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Short Zone | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CLE20 (3Q: 02:56) Donovan Bowers pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Nicky Winters. OLB Sam Shanahan defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Stokes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Harris | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE I.Horton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB G.Newsome II | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| --- | RCB C.Awuzie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-CLE20 (3Q: 02:50) Donovan Bowers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Stokes. S Jessie Kinney defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Edwards | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Stokes | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Schneider | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | NB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| --- | DB G.Newsome II | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-CLE20 (3Q: 02:41) Jeff Locke punted 56 yards. Lamont Upshaw returned the kick 13 yards to the BUF37. PENALTY: DT Ta'Quon Graham of Buffalo was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-BUF24 (3Q: 02:30) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Samuel Dunbar. CB Trayvon Mullen defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Blacklock | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB R.Staat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| --- | LCB K.Zwick | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF24 (3Q: 02:24) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Samuel Dunbar for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Nick Vigil. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Blacklock | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Staat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Hopper | Short Zone | --- | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB M.Douthett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Kelley | Double X(SE) | --- | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-BUF28 (3Q: 01:58) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Landon Dixon. DE Big Unit Penisini blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Penisini | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB T.Cameron | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB K.Zwick | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB A.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Mullen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS S.Davis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS T.Kelley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-BUF28 (3Q: 01:51) Jackson McElroy punted 64 yards. Dyami Brown returned the kick 2 yards to the CLE10. PENALTY: CB Trayvon Mullen of Cleveland was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-CLE05 (3Q: 01:41) Damien Harris ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Winters |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-CLE07 (3Q: 01:15) Donovan Bowers pass completed to RB La'Mical Perrine for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Zachary Thomason.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Stokes | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Edwards | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Perrine | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | NB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | DB G.Newsome II | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-CLE03 (3Q: 00:40) Donovan Bowers scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Lamont Upshaw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | TE I.Horton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-CLE12 (3Q: 00:05) Jeff Locke punted 47 yards. Lamont Upshaw returned the kick -2 yards to the BUF39. Tackled by Deebo Samuel. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-BUF39 (4Q: 15:00) Kerry Rodriguez ran around right end for 28 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Staat. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Damien Stowers to the CLE33.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | In Box | --- | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE R.Ritt | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB R.Staat | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar |
| +++ | WLB M.Hopper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Kelley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE33 (4Q: 14:20) Kerry Rodriguez ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Thurman Cameron, assisted by DT Roger Ritt.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT R.Ritt | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE A.Diaz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Dunbar |
| +++ | SLB K.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Gargac |
| +++ | WILB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB T.Cameron | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB M.Douthett | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-CLE32 (4Q: 13:53) Javonte Williams ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Toby Jorgenson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE G.Holcomb | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Gargac |
| --- | NT T.Jorgenson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE A.Diaz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Dunbar |
| +++ | SLB K.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Williams | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Rodriguez |
| +++ | WILB A.Shea | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| --- | WLB T.Cameron | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| --- | LCB M.Douthett | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| --- | RCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-CLE34 (4Q: 13:23) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Damien Stowers for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Nick Vigil. Stowers gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE J.Penisini | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Hopper | Short Zone | --- | | RB K.Rodriguez | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Cameron | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | WLB K.Zwick | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | LCB A.Thomas | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS S.Davis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS T.Kelley | Double X(SE) | --- |
|
| 4-1-CLE24 (4Q: 12:56) Junior Wilczewski attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 16, Buffalo 10 |
| (4Q: 12:48) Junior Wilczewski kicked off 53 yards from the BUF35. Tyrone Kelley returned the ball 22 yards to the CLE34. Tackled by Chidobe Awuzie. |
1-10-CLE34 (4Q: 12:15) Damien Harris ran around left end for 10 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Paul Eickholt. Key block delivered by Quenton Nelson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | --- | | TE N.Winters |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | --- | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE44 (4Q: 11:46) Donovan Bowers pass completed to RB La'Mical Perrine for 9 yards. Tackled by S Terrell Edmunds. Perrine gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Perrine | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | --- | | FB I.Horton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB L.Upshaw | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-BUF47 (4Q: 11:02) Donovan Bowers pass completed to WR Deebo Samuel for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Chidobe Awuzie, assisted by CB Lamont Upshaw. Samuel gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | --- | | TE N.Winters | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Salinger | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | --- | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Bump and Run | --- | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF39 (4Q: 10:17) Damien Harris ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Terrell Edmunds.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Winters |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-BUF37 (4Q: 09:50) La'Mical Perrine ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Stokes |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Winters |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Perrine | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-BUF34 (4Q: 09:13) Damien Harris ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Xavier Cooper, assisted by OLB Sam Shanahan. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE V.Beasley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Edwards |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | NB S.Shanahan | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | DB G.Newsome II | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-7-BUF36 (4Q: 08:28) Patrick Gomez attempted a 53 yard field goal and it was blocked by Jason Strowbridge. BUF Jason Strowbridge recovered the ball at the BUF38 and returned it 38 yards. |
1-10-CLE24 (4Q: 08:19) Cam Newton pass was dropped by WR Landon Dixon.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Dunbar | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Blacklock | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB R.Staat | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Hardman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB K.Zwick | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Kelley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CLE24 (4Q: 08:12) Kerry Rodriguez ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Kelvin Zwick, assisted by ILB Nick Vigil.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman |
| +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Stowers |
| +++ | RDE R.Blacklock | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon |
| +++ | SLB R.Staat | In Box | --- | | RB K.Rodriguez | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Vigil | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar |
| +++ | WLB M.Hopper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | LCB K.Zwick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | NB T.Kelley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Spy | +++ |
|
3-9-CLE23 (4Q: 07:40) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Kerry Rodriguez for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Thurman Cameron.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Ritt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Dunbar | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Rodriguez | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Cameron | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT K.Reisinger | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Staat | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Williams | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB M.Douthett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| --- | RCB A.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | NB T.Mullen | Short Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | DB T.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-CLE24 (4Q: 06:59) Junior Wilczewski attempted a 41 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
1-10-CLE31 (4Q: 06:54) Damien Harris ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Dalvin Tomlinson, assisted by CB Chidobe Awuzie. Key block delivered by Korey Francis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | --- | | TE N.Winters |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Stokes |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| --- | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-CLE40 (4Q: 06:10) Damien Harris ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jessie Kinney, assisted by DT Dalvin Tomlinson. Key block delivered by Kolton Miller.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Winters |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| --- | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | --- | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-CLE42 (4Q: 05:24) Donovan Bowers pass completed to WR Cris Salinger for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Lamont Upshaw, assisted by CB Zachary Thomason. Salinger gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| --- | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-CLE47 (4Q: 04:41) Damien Harris ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Julian Okwara. Key block delivered by Korey Francis.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Winters |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Horton |
| +++ | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB G.Newsome II | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF48 (4Q: 03:58) Donovan Bowers pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Cris Salinger. DE Jerome Baker blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| --- | NB L.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF48 (4Q: 03:49) Donovan Bowers pass completed to WR Cris Salinger for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Rod Mirer. Salinger gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF33 (4Q: 03:03) Donovan Bowers pass completed to WR Cris Salinger for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Chidobe Awuzie. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT C.Edwards | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Perrine | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB L.Upshaw | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-BUF29 (4Q: 02:17) La'Mical Perrine ran around right end for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Dalvin Tomlinson, assisted by OLB Sam Shanahan.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Edwards |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Tomlinson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Perrine | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger |
| +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB Z.Thomason | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| --- | RCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| --- | NB L.Upshaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-BUF27 (4Q: 02:11) Donovan Bowers pass completed to WR Cris Salinger for 23 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Chidobe Awuzie, assisted by CB Lamont Upshaw. Salinger gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Tomlinson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Graham | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Adams | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Browning | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | LCB L.Upshaw | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | RCB Z.Thomason | Short Zone | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | NB C.Awuzie | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-4-BUF04 (4Q: 02:00) Donovan Bowers pass completed to WR Dyami Brown for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Chidobe Awuzie. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Winters | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Strowbridge | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Brown | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Eickholt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.Perrine | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Shanahan | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Mirer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| +++ | WLB J.Okwara | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | LCB G.Newsome II | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | RCB C.Awuzie | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | SS T.Edmunds | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | FS J.Kinney | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| Buffalo called a time out. |
2-1-BUF01 (4Q: 01:51) Damien Harris ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Julian Okwara, assisted by S Jessie Kinney.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Winters |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Strowbridge | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Adams | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger |
| +++ | SLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| --- | MLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | WLB Z.Thomason | In Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | LCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | RCB T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | SS J.Kinney | In Box | +++ |
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| Buffalo called a time out. |
3-1-BUF01 (4Q: 01:44) Damien Harris ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Julian Okwara, assisted by S Jessie Kinney.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Bowers |
| *** | LDE J.Baker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Samuel |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Winters |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Graham | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Brown |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Eickholt | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Harris | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE S.Shanahan | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Salinger |
| +++ | SLB R.Mirer | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Miller |
| --- | MLB J.Okwara | In Box | +++ | | LG Q.Nelson |
| +++ | WLB G.Newsome II | In Box | +++ | | C K.Francis |
| +++ | LCB C.Awuzie | Out of Box | +++ | | RG O.Dimick |
| +++ | RCB T.Edmunds | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Wills Jr |
| +++ | SS J.Kinney | In Box | +++ |
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| Buffalo called a time out. |
| 4-1-BUF01 (4Q: 01:33) Patrick Gomez attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 19, Buffalo 10 |
| (4Q: 01:28) Patrick Gomez kicked off 69 yards from the CLE35. Lamont Upshaw returned the ball 20 yards to the BUF16. Tackled by Deebo Samuel. |
1-10-BUF16 (4Q: 01:19) Cam Newton scrambled for 0 yards. Tackled by S D.J. Whelihan and assisted by CB Trayvon Mullen.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Samsel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT A.Diaz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Cameron | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB M.Douthett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | RCB A.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | NB T.Mullen | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | DB T.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF16 (4Q: 00:57) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Landon Dixon. DT Toby Jorgenson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE R.Ritt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Cameron | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Reisinger | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | LCB M.Douthett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | RCB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | NB T.Mullen | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | DB T.Kelley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF16 (4Q: 00:51) Play-Action. Cam Newton pass completed to WR Mecole Hardman for 7 yards. Tackled by S Courtney Smith. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Diaz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Ritt | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Cameron | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Staat | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB M.Douthett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | RCB A.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | NB T.Mullen | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | DB T.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-3-BUF23 (4Q: 00:28) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Kerry Rodriguez for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Trayvon Mullen. Rodriguez gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Samsel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Hardman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Diaz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Cameron | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Rodriguez | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dunbar | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB M.Douthett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | RCB T.Mullen | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | NB K.Zwick | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | DB T.Kelley | Deep Zone | --- | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-BUF27 (4Q: 00:12) Cam Newton spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
| 2-10-BUF27 (4Q: 00:10) PENALTY: WR Samuel Dunbar of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
2-15-BUF22 (4Q: 00:10) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Landon Dixon. DE Phillip Samsel simply tossed Marcus Martin aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. PENALTY: DE Dixon Martinez of Cleveland was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Samsel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Dunbar | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT A.Diaz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Gargac | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Dixon | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB R.Staat | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Reisinger | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB M.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Williams | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB M.Douthett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | RCB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | NB T.Mullen | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| --- | DB T.Kelley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF27 (4Q: 00:10) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mecole Hardman. DE Phillip Samsel hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Newton |
| *** | LDE P.Samsel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Dunbar | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT T.Jorgenson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Stowers | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE D.Martinez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Hardman | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB T.Cameron | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Dixon | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB M.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Williams | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB M.Douthett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Porter |
| +++ | RCB A.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Carlson |
| +++ | NB T.Mullen | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Martin |
| +++ | DB T.Kelley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Sanderson |
| +++ | SS C.Smith | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Bates |
| +++ | FS D.Whelihan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: Cleveland Browns 19, Buffalo Bills 10 |