| Played in Houston, AL, weather: 59 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Evan McPherson kicked off 66 yards from the CLE35. Cedric Hinton returned the ball 25 yards to the HOU24. Tackled by Philip Davila. |
1-10-HOU24 (1Q: 14:38) Toby Wycheck ran a reverse around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by DT Jim Cox.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Hinton |
| +++ | NT J.Cox | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE M.Cash | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Biccum |
| +++ | WLB B.Gonzalez | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | NB W.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | DB J.Clark | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-16-HOU18 (1Q: 13:54) Play-Action. Don Meredith IV pass completed to WR Rodolfo Wheatley for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Harry Swank. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Terry | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB L.Garay | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | NB W.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS J.Brayton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-17-HOU17 (1Q: 13:22) Don Meredith IV pass completed to WR Rodolfo Wheatley for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Leroy Reynolds, assisted by OLB Tyrus Ginwright. Wheatley gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Corum | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Terry | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Gonzalez | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB B.Hartwell | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Short Zone | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | NB W.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 12:36) Toby Wycheck ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Leroy Reynolds. Key block delivered by Julio Witt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer |
| +++ | NT W.Blackford | In Box | --- | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE M.Cash | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Terry |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | NB W.Wilson | Out of Box | --- | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS J.Brayton | Out of Box | --- |
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2-4-HOU42 (1Q: 12:05) Toby Wycheck ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Leroy Reynolds, assisted by S J.R. Brayton. Key block delivered by Zak Zinter.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer |
| +++ | NT W.Blackford | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE M.Cash | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Terry |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | NB W.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS J.Brayton | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU47 (1Q: 11:40) Don Meredith IV pass completed to TE Greg Gepner for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Gus Gilmore. Gepner gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Hinton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Cox | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Beall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB D.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Hickman | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE36 (1Q: 11:05) Toby Wycheck ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Leroy Reynolds.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Hinton |
| +++ | NT J.Cox | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE M.Beall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Hickman |
| +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-CLE36 (1Q: 10:35) Don Meredith IV pass completed to FB Ted Hickman for 14 yards. Tackled by S Angel Barber, assisted by S Andres Bennett. Hickman gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Hinton | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Cox | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Beall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Hickman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | --- | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE22 (1Q: 10:06) Don Meredith IV pass completed to TE Greg Gepner for 22 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Gepner gained 19 yards after the catch. Houston 6, Cleveland 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Terry | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB L.Garay | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | NB W.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS J.Brayton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 10:06) Extra point by A.J. Dingle was good. Houston 7, Cleveland 0 |
| (1Q: 09:51) A.J. Dingle kicked off 59 yards from the HOU35. Sammie Durham returned the ball 21 yards to the CLE27. Tackled by Tre Terry. |
1-10-CLE27 (1Q: 09:17) Eugene Klingensmith ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Giovanni Booker, assisted by DT Kerry Chadwick. OLB Jorge Crawford knocked down Troy Fautanu to break up the play. PENALTY: T Troy Fautanu of Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | In Box | --- | | SLOT W.Maumalanga |
| +++ | WLB J.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| --- | SS K.Franckhauser | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| --- | FS S.Krieger | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 1-20-CLE17 (1Q: 09:11) PENALTY: T Troy Fautanu of Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
1-25-CLE12 (1Q: 09:04) Freddie Walsh ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Tyrus Farmer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hembree | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Walsh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | TE E.All |
| +++ | MLB T.Farmer | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | WLB K.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | RCB C.Turner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| --- | FS S.Krieger | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-22-CLE15 (1Q: 08:26) Lester Dunsmore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ladd McConkey. ILB Tyrus Farmer drove right through Devan Brown to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hembree | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Walsh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB J.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.All | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | WLB K.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| --- | RCB C.Turner | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-22-CLE15 (1Q: 08:18) Lester Dunsmore pass completed to WR Pedro Laporte for 29 yards. Tackled by ILB Kerry Reynolds. Laporte gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE C.Starnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Maumalanga | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB K.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB E.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB C.Turner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE44 (1Q: 07:46) Eugene Klingensmith ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Terrence Wolfe.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE J.Schwartz | In Box | --- | | X(SE) W.Maumalanga |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Copeland |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Chadwick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB T.Farmer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Laporte |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Out of Box | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| --- | DB C.Turner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS N.Stepnoski | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-CLE48 (1Q: 07:17) Eugene Klingensmith ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Nathaniel Stepnoski, assisted by CB Teddy Tasker. Key block delivered by Cary Baker.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE J.Schwartz | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Maumalanga |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Copeland |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Chadwick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Laporte |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Out of Box | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | DB C.Turner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS N.Stepnoski | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU45 (1Q: 06:34) Lester Dunsmore pass completed to WR Ladd McConkey for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Terrence Wolfe, assisted by ILB Tyrus Farmer. McConkey gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | --- | | RB E.Klingensmith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Maumalanga | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Crawford | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU21 (1Q: 05:52) Lester Dunsmore pass completed to WR Ladd McConkey for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Quentin Palmer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: CB Teddy Tasker of Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Maumalanga | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Deep Zone | --- | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU16 (1Q: 05:42) Eugene Klingensmith ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Kerry Chadwick. PENALTY: WR Ladd McConkey of Cleveland was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey |
| --- | RDE Q.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Maumalanga |
| +++ | WLB J.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-15-HOU21 (1Q: 05:36) Lester Dunsmore sacked by DT Kerry Chadwick and DE Quentin Palmer for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Cary Baker.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE J.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Maumalanga | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Copeland | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Laporte | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| --- | RCB T.Wolfe | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | DB C.Turner | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| --- | FS N.Stepnoski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-19-HOU25 (1Q: 04:51) PENALTY: G Bobby Jones of Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
| 2-24-HOU30 (1Q: 04:45) PENALTY: C Devan Brown of Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
2-29-HOU35 (1Q: 04:37) Lester Dunsmore pass completed to WR Ronnie Copeland for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Teddy Tasker.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE J.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Maumalanga | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Copeland | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Laporte | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | LCB T.Tasker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| --- | NB E.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | DB C.Turner | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS N.Stepnoski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-25-HOU31 (1Q: 04:11) Lester Dunsmore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ladd McConkey. DE Collin Starnes simply tossed Troy Fautanu aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE C.Starnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Maumalanga | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB E.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB C.Turner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| --- | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-25-HOU31 (1Q: 04:04) Evan McPherson attempted a 48 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
1-10-HOU38 (1Q: 03:59) Toby Wycheck ran around the left tackle for 26 yards. Tackled by ILB Leroy Reynolds. Key block delivered by Patrick Robustelli.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Hinton |
| +++ | NT J.Cox | In Box | --- | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE M.Beall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Hickman |
| +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE36 (1Q: 03:28) Toby Wycheck ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by S Angel Barber, assisted by DE Shaun Lane.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer |
| +++ | NT W.Blackford | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE M.Cash | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Terry |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| --- | NB W.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| --- | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| --- | FS J.Brayton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-CLE39 (1Q: 02:45) Toby Wycheck ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Gilmore, assisted by OLB Bob Gonzalez.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Biccum |
| +++ | NT J.Cox | In Box | --- | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE M.Beall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cox |
| +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-CLE27 (1Q: 02:23) Don Meredith IV pass completed to WR Brett Jean for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Bob Gonzalez. Jean gained 5 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Wendell Wilson of Cleveland was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE D.Middleton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Hinton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Cox | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Biccum | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB L.Garay | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Gonzalez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jean | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | NB W.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | DB J.Clark | Short Zone | --- | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE12 (1Q: 02:14) Toby Wycheck ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Melvin Beall, assisted by S Angel Barber.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Biccum |
| +++ | NT J.Cox | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE M.Beall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cox |
| +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-CLE10 (1Q: 01:44) Play-Action. Don Meredith IV pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jason Brockermeyer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Terry | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB L.Garay | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| --- | LCB G.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| --- | NB W.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| --- | FS J.Brayton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-CLE10 (1Q: 01:39) Don Meredith IV pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tre Terry. DT Winfred Blackford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Corum | Protect | --- | SILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Terry | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Gonzalez | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| --- | LCB B.Hartwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | NB W.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-CLE10 (1Q: 01:29) A.J. Dingle attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 10, Cleveland 0 |
| (1Q: 01:21) A.J. Dingle kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. Cleveland's Tyrus Ginwright was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor triceps injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-CLE25 (1Q: 01:21) Philip Davila ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Jorge Crawford, assisted by CB Terrence Wolfe. Key block delivered by Philip Zorn.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Maumalanga |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Copeland |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | In Box | --- | | RB P.Davila | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Maxwell |
| +++ | WLB J.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-4-CLE31 (1Q: 00:44) Lester Dunsmore pass completed to WR Walt Maumalanga for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Terrence Wolfe, assisted by CB Teddy Tasker. Maumalanga gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Maumalanga | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Short Zone | --- | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-HOU45 (2Q: 15:00) Lester Dunsmore pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Ronnie Copeland.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Maumalanga | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Copeland | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Davila | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Durham | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| --- | RCB T.Wolfe | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| --- | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU45 (2Q: 14:53) Eugene Klingensmith ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jorge Crawford. PENALTY: DE Quentin Palmer of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | In Box | --- | | RB E.Klingensmith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Maumalanga |
| +++ | WLB J.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-5-HOU40 (2Q: 14:44) PENALTY: C Devan Brown of Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
2-10-HOU45 (2Q: 14:35) Lester Dunsmore pass completed to WR Walt Maumalanga for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Tyrus Farmer. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CLE Pedro Laporte on the HOU42.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Maumalanga | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU42 (2Q: 13:57) Lester Dunsmore sacked by ILB Tyrus Farmer for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Bobby Jones.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE C.Starnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.All | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB T.Farmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ellison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB K.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| --- | WLB T.Tasker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| --- | LCB E.Nixon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | RCB C.Turner | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| --- | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-HOU48 (2Q: 13:16) Adam Jones punted 46 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU02. |
1-10-HOU02 (2Q: 13:08) Toby Wycheck ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Leroy Reynolds.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Biccum |
| +++ | NT J.Cox | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE M.Beall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cox |
| +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| --- | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU05 (2Q: 12:39) Toby Wycheck ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Leroy Reynolds, assisted by CB Gus Gilmore. Key block delivered by J.C. Latham.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer |
| +++ | NT J.Cox | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE M.Beall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | In Box | --- | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cox |
| +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-HOU13 (2Q: 12:03) Don Meredith IV pass completed to WR Cedric Hinton for 11 yards. Tackled by S Andres Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Hinton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Cox | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Beall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB D.Middleton | Short Zone | --- | | FB T.Hickman | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU24 (2Q: 11:31) Toby Wycheck ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Shaun Lane, assisted by ILB Leroy Reynolds.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Biccum |
| +++ | NT J.Cox | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE M.Beall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Brockermeyer |
| +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cox |
| +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| --- | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-HOU28 (2Q: 10:55) Don Meredith IV pass completed to TE Greg Gepner for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Gilmore. Gepner gained 2 yards after the catch. Houston's Toby Wycheck was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Biccum | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Cox | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Gepner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Beall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cox | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU36 (2Q: 10:18) Play-Action. Don Meredith IV pass completed to RB Toby Wycheck for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Harry Swank. Wycheck gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Middleton | Short Zone | --- | | RB T.Wycheck | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Terry | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB L.Garay | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | NB W.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS J.Brayton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU50 (2Q: 09:31) Toby Wycheck ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S J.R. Brayton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer |
| +++ | NT W.Blackford | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE M.Cash | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Terry |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | NB W.Wilson | Out of Box | --- | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS J.Brayton | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-CLE49 (2Q: 09:02) Don Meredith IV pass completed to WR Tre Terry for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Wendell Wilson, assisted by CB Harry Swank. Terry gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Terry | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB L.Garay | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB S.Culjat | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | --- | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | NB W.Wilson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS J.Brayton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE26 (2Q: 08:22) Don Meredith IV pass completed to WR Rodolfo Wheatley for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Leroy Reynolds, assisted by S J.R. Brayton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Terry | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB L.Garay | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | --- | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | NB W.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS J.Brayton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-CLE23 (2Q: 07:35) Play-Action. Don Meredith IV pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jason Brockermeyer. S J.R. Brayton defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Terry | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB L.Garay | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| --- | NB S.Culjat | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS J.Brayton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-CLE23 (2Q: 07:27) Play-Action. Don Meredith IV pass completed to WR Rodolfo Wheatley for 23 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Wheatley gained 14 yards after the catch. Houston 16, Cleveland 0
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE D.Middleton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Cox | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Biccum | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Garay | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Corum | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Gonzalez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jean | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB S.Culjat | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | NB B.Hartwell | Short Zone | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | DB J.Clark | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (2Q: 07:27) Extra point by A.J. Dingle was good. Houston 17, Cleveland 0 |
| (2Q: 07:15) A.J. Dingle kicked off 55 yards from the HOU35. Sammie Durham returned the ball 11 yards to the CLE21. Tackled by Ezra Lyle. |
1-10-CLE21 (2Q: 06:38) Eugene Klingensmith ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Giovanni Booker, assisted by DT Camden Holleran.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Maumalanga |
| +++ | WLB J.Crawford | In Box | --- | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-CLE24 (2Q: 06:04) Lester Dunsmore pass completed to WR Walt Maumalanga for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Nathaniel Stepnoski. Maumalanga gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE J.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Maumalanga | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Tamayo | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hembree | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) P.Laporte | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Starnes | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT L.McConkey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Copeland | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | DB C.Turner | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS N.Stepnoski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE41 (2Q: 05:28) Play-Action. Lester Dunsmore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ladd McConkey. CB Teddy Tasker defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE C.Starnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | --- | | RB E.Klingensmith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Copeland | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| --- | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CLE41 (2Q: 05:19) Lester Dunsmore pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Orlando Maxwell. DE Giovanni Booker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hembree | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Starnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Walsh | Protect | --- | SLB J.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.All | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | WLB K.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | RCB C.Turner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-CLE41 (2Q: 05:12) Lester Dunsmore sacked by DT Godzilla Lang for a loss of 11 yards. Sack allowed by Troy Fautanu. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Jermaine Schwartz on the CLE30.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE C.Starnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hembree | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.All | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | WLB T.Tasker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| --- | LCB E.Nixon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| --- | RCB C.Turner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| --- | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE30 (2Q: 04:57) Don Meredith IV pass completed to RB Toby Wycheck for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Leroy Reynolds, assisted by S Angel Barber. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wycheck gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Biccum | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Cox | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cox | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-CLE22 (2Q: 04:36) Don Meredith IV pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rodolfo Wheatley. DE Shaun Lane hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Cox | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Beall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Hickman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| --- | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-CLE22 (2Q: 04:26) Play-Action. Don Meredith IV pass completed to WR Tre Terry for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Gilmore, assisted by OLB Dakota Middleton. Terry gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Terry | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB L.Reynolds | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB L.Garay | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB G.Gilmore | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | NB H.Swank | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE11 (2Q: 03:53) Don Meredith IV pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Greg Gepner. DT Winfred Blackford blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Biccum | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Beall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB J.Elliss | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cox | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CLE11 (2Q: 03:48) Don Meredith IV pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jason Brockermeyer. S Andres Bennett defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Biccum | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Cox | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Gepner | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Brockermeyer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cox | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-CLE11 (2Q: 03:41) Don Meredith IV sacked by ILB Leroy Reynolds for a loss of 1 yard. Sack allowed by Julio Witt.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Biccum | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB T.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Corum | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cox | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB B.Gonzalez | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| --- | WLB B.Hartwell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| --- | LCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB W.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| --- | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-CLE12 (2Q: 03:12) A.J. Dingle attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 20, Cleveland 0 |
| (2Q: 03:04) A.J. Dingle kicked off 56 yards from the HOU35. Sammie Durham returned the ball 18 yards to the CLE27. Tackled by Ted Hickman. |
1-10-CLE27 (2Q: 02:36) Freddie Walsh ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Kerry Reynolds, assisted by DE Giovanni Booker. DT Billy Hembree knocked down Arturo Ellison to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | In Box | +++ | | TE E.All |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hembree | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Walsh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Ellison |
| --- | MLB T.Farmer | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | WLB K.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| --- | LCB T.Tasker | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | RCB C.Turner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-10-CLE27 (2Q: 02:14) PENALTY: G Philip Zorn of Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
2-15-CLE22 (2Q: 02:14) Philip Davila ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Vinny Lang, assisted by OLB Jorge Crawford.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE C.Starnes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell |
| --- | 1tcDT B.Hembree | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) L.McConkey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Davila | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | TE E.All |
| +++ | MLB T.Farmer | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | WLB K.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | RCB C.Turner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-10-CLE27 (2Q: 02:00) Lester Dunsmore pass completed to TE Orlando Maxwell for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Kerry Reynolds.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE C.Starnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Maumalanga | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB E.Nixon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| --- | NB C.Turner | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-CLE29 (2Q: 01:16) Adam Jones punted 55 yards. Brock Kolosa returned the kick 13 yards to the HOU29. Tackled by Tyrus Ginwright. |
1-10-HOU29 (2Q: 01:07) Toby Wycheck ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Luke Garay.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer |
| +++ | NT W.Blackford | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE M.Beall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Terry |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| --- | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | NB W.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| --- | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| --- | FS J.Brayton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-HOU27 (2Q: 00:33) Don Meredith IV pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cedric Hinton. S J.R. Brayton knocked the ball out of his grasp. PENALTY: WR Cedric Hinton of Houston was called for an Illegal Substitution. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Hinton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Hickman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB L.Garay | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB S.Culjat | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| --- | NB W.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| --- | FS J.Brayton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-HOU27 (2Q: 00:33) Don Meredith IV pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rodolfo Wheatley. DT Winfred Blackford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Corum | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Terry | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Gonzalez | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB B.Hartwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Short Zone | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | NB W.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-HOU27 (2Q: 00:27) Richie Schneider punted 50 yards. Sammie Durham returned the kick 1 yard to the CLE24. Tackled by Brett Jean. |
1-10-CLE24 (2Q: 00:20) Philip Davila ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Kerry Chadwick, assisted by S Kenny Franckhauser. PENALTY: DE Quentin Palmer of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) W.Maumalanga |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | In Box | --- | | RB P.Davila | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | In Box | +++ | | FB E.All |
| +++ | WLB J.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| --- | NB E.Nixon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| --- | SS K.Franckhauser | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE29 (2Q: 00:11) Philip Davila ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Spencer Krieger.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hembree | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) L.McConkey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Davila | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Maumalanga |
| +++ | WLB J.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Out of Box | --- | | RG P.Zorn |
| --- | SS K.Franckhauser | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) A.J. Dingle kicked off 71 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE25 (3Q: 15:00) Philip Davila ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jorge Crawford, assisted by ILB Tyrus Farmer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Davila | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Maumalanga |
| +++ | WLB J.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| --- | NB E.Nixon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-CLE21 (3Q: 14:31) Lester Dunsmore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ladd McConkey. DT Vinny Lang drove right through Devan Brown to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE C.Starnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hembree | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Davila | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB J.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.All | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | WLB K.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| --- | RCB C.Turner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-CLE21 (3Q: 14:22) Lester Dunsmore pass completed to TE Orlando Maxwell for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Kerry Reynolds, assisted by CB Teddy Tasker. Maxwell gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE C.Starnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hembree | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Maumalanga | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB E.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB T.Wolfe | Deep Zone | --- | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-CLE28 (3Q: 14:00) Adam Jones punted 49 yards. Brock Kolosa returned the kick 10 yards to the HOU33. PENALTY: FB Ted Hickman of Houston was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-HOU22 (3Q: 13:49) Play-Action. Don Meredith IV sacked by DE Matt Cash for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Zak Zinter.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Terry | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Garay | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| --- | NB W.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| --- | FS J.Brayton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-16-HOU16 (3Q: 13:14) Don Meredith IV pass completed to RB Toby Wycheck for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Gilmore. Wycheck gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: WR Rodolfo Wheatley of Houston was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Hinton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Cox | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Beall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB B.Gonzalez | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SILB D.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Hickman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-21-HOU11 (3Q: 13:05) Toby Wycheck ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Dakota Middleton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Hinton |
| +++ | NT W.Blackford | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE M.Beall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Hickman |
| +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| --- | WLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| --- | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-17-HOU15 (3Q: 12:24) Play-Action. Don Meredith IV pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Rodolfo Wheatley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Corum | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Terry | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Gonzalez | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB B.Hartwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Short Zone | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | NB W.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-17-HOU15 (3Q: 12:13) Richie Schneider punted 37 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CLE48. |
1-10-CLE48 (3Q: 12:04) Lester Dunsmore pass completed to TE Orlando Maxwell for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Jorge Crawford.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.McConkey | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | --- | | TE O.Maxwell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Maumalanga | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Copeland | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | --- | | TE E.All | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Bump and Run | --- | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU47 (3Q: 11:24) Lester Dunsmore pass completed to TE Orlando Maxwell for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Spencer Krieger.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Davila | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Maumalanga | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Crawford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU42 (3Q: 10:56) Lester Dunsmore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ladd McConkey. ILB Tyrus Farmer defended the pass. PENALTY: S Kenny Franckhauser of Houston was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Maumalanga | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Copeland | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | --- | | RB P.Davila | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Maxwell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| --- | LCB T.Tasker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU21 (3Q: 10:50) Lester Dunsmore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Walt Maumalanga. DE Jermaine Schwartz simply tossed Orlando Maxwell aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE J.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Maumalanga | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Protect | --- | 1tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Copeland | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Laporte | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | DB C.Turner | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS N.Stepnoski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU21 (3Q: 10:41) Philip Davila ran around right end for 21 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Philip Zorn. Houston 20, Cleveland 6
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Davila | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | In Box | --- | | SLOT R.Copeland |
| +++ | WLB J.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Out of Box | --- | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 10:41) Extra point by Evan McPherson was good. Houston 20, Cleveland 7 |
| (3Q: 10:25) Evan McPherson kicked off 48 yards from the CLE35. Cedric Hinton returned the ball 23 yards to the HOU40. Tackled by Devan Brown. |
1-10-HOU40 (3Q: 09:56) Toby Wycheck ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Dakota Middleton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Biccum |
| +++ | NT J.Cox | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE W.Blackford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | In Box | --- | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cox |
| +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU42 (3Q: 09:29) Toby Wycheck ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Melvin Beall.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Biccum |
| +++ | NT J.Cox | In Box | --- | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE M.Beall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cox |
| +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU47 (3Q: 08:46) Don Meredith IV pass completed to WR Tre Terry for 42 yards. Tackled by S Angel Barber. Terry gained 36 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Corum | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Terry | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Gonzalez | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB B.Hartwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Short Zone | --- | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | NB W.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE11 (3Q: 08:08) Toby Wycheck ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Angel Barber. Key block delivered by Zak Zinter.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Biccum |
| +++ | NT J.Cox | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE M.Beall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Elliss | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cox |
| +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-CLE06 (3Q: 07:45) Play-Action. Don Meredith IV pass was dropped by WR Rodolfo Wheatley.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Biccum | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB D.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jean | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Garay | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB S.Culjat | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | NB W.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS J.Brayton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-CLE06 (3Q: 07:40) Play-Action. Don Meredith IV pass completed to WR Rodolfo Wheatley for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Wendell Wilson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Biccum | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Corum | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cox | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB B.Gonzalez | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB B.Hartwell | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB W.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-CLE03 (3Q: 07:16) A.J. Dingle attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 23, Cleveland 7 |
| (3Q: 07:10) A.J. Dingle kicked off 59 yards from the HOU35. Ladd McConkey returned the ball 20 yards to the CLE26. Tackled by Louis Haroldson. |
1-10-CLE26 (3Q: 06:51) Philip Davila ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Tyrus Farmer, assisted by OLB Jorge Crawford.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE C.Starnes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell |
| --- | 1tcDT B.Hembree | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Davila | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | TE E.All |
| +++ | MLB T.Farmer | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | WLB K.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | RCB C.Turner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-CLE30 (3Q: 06:22) Eugene Klingensmith ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jorge Crawford, assisted by DE Quentin Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE C.Starnes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB T.Farmer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Maumalanga |
| +++ | WLB J.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| --- | LCB T.Tasker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| --- | RCB T.Wolfe | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-8-CLE28 (3Q: 05:52) PENALTY: WR Walt Maumalanga of Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
3-13-CLE23 (3Q: 05:46) Lester Dunsmore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ladd McConkey. ILB Kerry Reynolds defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE C.Starnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.All | Protect | --- | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Ellison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB K.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | WLB T.Tasker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | LCB E.Nixon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| --- | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-CLE23 (3Q: 05:40) Adam Jones punted 47 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU30. |
1-10-HOU30 (3Q: 05:30) Don Meredith IV pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Cedric Hinton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Hinton | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Cox | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Hickman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU30 (3Q: 05:22) Toby Wycheck ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Leroy Reynolds, assisted by DT Winfred Blackford.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Hinton |
| +++ | NT J.Cox | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Gepner |
| --- | RDE W.Blackford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Hickman |
| +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-HOU29 (3Q: 04:58) Don Meredith IV pass completed to TE Greg Gepner for 6 yards. Tackled by S Andres Bennett, assisted by ILB Leroy Reynolds.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Biccum | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Ginwright | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Corum | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Cox | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB B.Gonzalez | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB B.Hartwell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB W.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| --- | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-HOU35 (3Q: 04:18) Richie Schneider punted 59 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CLE06. |
1-10-CLE06 (3Q: 04:09) Eugene Klingensmith ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Kenny Franckhauser.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Maumalanga |
| +++ | WLB J.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| --- | LCB T.Tasker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| --- | FS S.Krieger | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-CLE07 (3Q: 03:39) Lester Dunsmore pass completed to WR Ladd McConkey for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Jorge Crawford. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. McConkey gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: ILB Tyrus Farmer of Houston was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.All | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hembree | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | --- | | RB F.Walsh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Crawford | Short Zone | --- | | TE A.Ellison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | WLB K.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | RCB C.Turner | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Bump and Run | --- | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE41 (3Q: 03:32) Lester Dunsmore sacked by ILB Tyrus Farmer for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Cary Baker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE C.Starnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Davila | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Maumalanga | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| --- | LCB T.Tasker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-CLE36 (3Q: 02:52) Lester Dunsmore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronnie Copeland. DE Jermaine Schwartz hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE J.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Maumalanga | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Copeland | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Laporte | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| --- | NB E.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | DB C.Turner | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS N.Stepnoski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-CLE36 (3Q: 02:47) Lester Dunsmore pass completed to WR Walt Maumalanga for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Spencer Krieger.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE C.Starnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hembree | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT W.Maumalanga | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB E.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB C.Turner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-CLE39 (3Q: 02:20) Adam Jones punted 38 yards. Brock Kolosa returned the kick 18 yards to the HOU41. Tackled by Devan Brown. |
1-10-HOU41 (3Q: 02:10) Toby Wycheck ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Leroy Reynolds, assisted by OLB Luke Garay. Key block delivered by Joe Alt.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Biccum |
| +++ | NT J.Cox | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE W.Blackford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cox |
| +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | In Box | --- | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Out of Box | --- |
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2-5-HOU46 (3Q: 01:25) Don Meredith IV pass completed to FB Ted Hickman for 8 yards. Tackled by S Angel Barber.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Hinton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Cox | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Beall | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB D.Middleton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Hickman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB S.Culjat | Man-to-Man | --- | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB B.Hartwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE46 (3Q: 01:00) Toby Wycheck ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Luke Garay.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer |
| +++ | NT W.Blackford | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE M.Cash | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Jean |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | NB W.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| --- | FS J.Brayton | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-CLE48 (3Q: 00:37) Don Meredith IV pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rodolfo Wheatley. DE Shaun Lane hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Terry | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB L.Garay | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | NB S.Culjat | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS J.Brayton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-12-CLE48 (3Q: 00:30) Play-Action. Don Meredith IV pass completed to WR Jason Brockermeyer for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Leroy Reynolds. Brockermeyer gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Corum | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Terry | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB B.Gonzalez | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB B.Hartwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Short Zone | --- | | C Z.Zinter |
| --- | NB W.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 4-2-CLE38 (4Q: 15:00) Richie Schneider punted 35 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CLE03. |
1-10-CLE03 (4Q: 14:50) Philip Davila ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Kerry Reynolds, assisted by DT Vinny Lang. Key block delivered by Troy Fautanu.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Tamayo |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hembree | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Davila | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | FB E.All |
| +++ | MLB T.Farmer | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | WLB K.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | RCB C.Turner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Out of Box | --- |
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2-5-CLE08 (4Q: 14:14) Eugene Klingensmith ran around right end for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Kerry Chadwick.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) L.McConkey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Maumalanga |
| +++ | WLB J.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| --- | LCB T.Tasker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-CLE10 (4Q: 13:50) Eugene Klingensmith ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Tyrus Farmer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE C.Starnes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hembree | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey |
| +++ | RDE J.Schwartz | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Maumalanga |
| +++ | WLB K.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| --- | LCB T.Tasker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB E.Nixon | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB C.Turner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| --- | FS S.Krieger | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-5-CLE08 (4Q: 13:09) Adam Jones punted 40 yards. Brock Kolosa called for a fair catch at the CLE48. |
1-10-CLE48 (4Q: 12:59) Play-Action. Don Meredith IV pass completed to WR Jason Brockermeyer for -2 yards. Tackled by S Angel Barber, assisted by DT Winfred Blackford.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Terry | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB L.Garay | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | NB W.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS J.Brayton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-12-HOU50 (4Q: 12:32) Don Meredith IV pass completed to RB Toby Wycheck for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Wendell Wilson.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Biccum | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Hickman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB L.Garay | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Short Zone | --- | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | NB W.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS J.Brayton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-CLE47 (4Q: 11:53) Don Meredith IV pass completed to TE Greg Gepner for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Bryce Hartwell.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Biccum | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Ginwright | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Corum | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE M.Cox | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB B.Gonzalez | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB B.Hartwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | --- | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB W.Wilson | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS S.Culjat | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-CLE40 (4Q: 11:21) Richie Schneider punted 40 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE20 (4Q: 11:15) Philip Davila ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Quentin Palmer, assisted by S Kenny Franckhauser.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE C.Starnes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Tamayo |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Copeland |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Chadwick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Davila | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Laporte |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Out of Box | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | DB C.Turner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-CLE24 (4Q: 10:46) Play-Action. Lester Dunsmore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ladd McConkey. ILB Tyrus Farmer simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. PENALTY: G Bobby Jones of Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Maumalanga | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| --- | RCB T.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-16-CLE14 (4Q: 10:38) Freddie Walsh ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Vinny Lang, assisted by S Spencer Krieger.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE C.Starnes | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hembree | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Walsh | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB J.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | TE E.All |
| +++ | MLB T.Farmer | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | WLB K.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | RCB C.Turner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| --- | FS S.Krieger | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-15-CLE15 (4Q: 09:54) Lester Dunsmore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ladd McConkey. ILB Tyrus Farmer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE C.Starnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.All | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE J.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Farmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Ellison | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB K.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | WLB T.Tasker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| --- | LCB E.Nixon | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | RCB C.Turner | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| --- | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-15-CLE15 (4Q: 09:44) Adam Jones punted 41 yards. Brock Kolosa returned the kick 7 yards to the CLE49. Tackled by Devan Brown. |
1-10-CLE49 (4Q: 09:33) Toby Wycheck ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Andres Bennett, assisted by DE Matt Cash.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer |
| +++ | NT J.Cox | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Biccum |
| +++ | RDE M.Cash | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB B.Gonzalez | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Jean |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| --- | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | NB W.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | DB S.Culjat | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-CLE47 (4Q: 09:09) Play-Action. Don Meredith IV pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brett Jean. DT Winfred Blackford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Middleton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Jean | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB L.Garay | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| --- | LCB G.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | NB S.Culjat | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS J.Brayton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-CLE47 (4Q: 09:03) Play-Action. Don Meredith IV pass completed to WR Jason Brockermeyer for 26 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Andres Bennett. Brockermeyer gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Cash | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Elliss | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Corum | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Terry | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Gonzalez | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB B.Hartwell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Short Zone | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | NB W.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE21 (4Q: 08:30) Don Meredith IV pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jason Brockermeyer. DE Shaun Lane blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Hinton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Cox | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Gepner | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE W.Blackford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Brockermeyer | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | Short Zone | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Middleton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Hickman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CLE21 (4Q: 08:24) Toby Wycheck ran a draw inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Dakota Middleton. Key block delivered by Zak Zinter.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Biccum |
| +++ | NT J.Cox | In Box | --- | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE M.Beall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Cox |
| +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-CLE13 (4Q: 07:58) Toby Wycheck ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Winfred Blackford.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE M.Beall | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Hinton |
| +++ | NT W.Blackford | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE M.Cash | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Brockermeyer |
| +++ | SLB T.Ginwright | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Hickman |
| +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| --- | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| --- | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Out of Box | --- |
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| 4-1-CLE12 (4Q: 07:12) A.J. Dingle attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 26, Cleveland 7 |
| (4Q: 07:05) A.J. Dingle kicked off 71 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE25 (4Q: 07:05) Freddie Walsh ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Krieger. Key block delivered by Philip Zorn.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | In Box | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Hembree | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey |
| +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Walsh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | TE E.All |
| +++ | MLB T.Farmer | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | WLB K.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | RCB C.Turner | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-4-CLE31 (4Q: 06:41) Philip Davila ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Terrence Wolfe. Key block delivered by Philip Zorn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | In Box | --- | | TE O.Maxwell |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Lang | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Copeland |
| +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Davila | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Maumalanga |
| +++ | WLB J.Crawford | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Out of Box | --- | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE35 (4Q: 06:17) Lester Dunsmore pass completed to WR Walt Maumalanga for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Eddie Nixon, assisted by CB Terrence Wolfe.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | --- | | RB E.Klingensmith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Maumalanga | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Crawford | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Deep Zone | --- | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-CLE49 (4Q: 05:55) Lester Dunsmore pass completed to WR Ladd McConkey for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Tyrus Farmer, assisted by CB Eddie Nixon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Maumalanga | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-CLE48 (4Q: 05:36) Lester Dunsmore pass completed to WR Ronnie Copeland for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Kerry Reynolds. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Tamayo | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Copeland | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Starnes | Rush Passer | --- | | RB P.Davila | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Maxwell | Protect | +++ | WLB K.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU40 (4Q: 05:17) Lester Dunsmore pass completed to TE Orlando Maxwell for 12 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Krieger.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hembree | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | --- | | RB F.Walsh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.All | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | WLB C.Starnes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | RCB C.Turner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU28 (4Q: 04:55) Lester Dunsmore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ladd McConkey. DE Quentin Palmer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Maumalanga | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU28 (4Q: 04:51) Lester Dunsmore sacked by DE Giovanni Booker for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Bobby Jones.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Tamayo | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Hembree | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Davila | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB J.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.All | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| --- | WLB K.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| --- | LCB T.Tasker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | RCB C.Turner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-HOU34 (4Q: 04:23) Lester Dunsmore pass completed to WR Ladd McConkey for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Caleb Turner. McConkey gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE C.Starnes | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | --- | | TE O.Maxwell | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Copeland | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Reynolds | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB E.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB C.Turner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU11 (4Q: 03:52) Lester Dunsmore pass completed to WR Ladd McConkey for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! McConkey gained 2 yards after the catch. Houston 26, Cleveland 13
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Copeland | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB J.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Short Zone | --- | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 03:52) Eugene Klingensmith ran for the two-point conversion and failed. He was tackled by Giovanni Booker. |
| (4Q: 03:43) Evan McPherson kicked off 51 yards from the CLE35. Cedric Hinton returned the ball 22 yards to the HOU36. Tackled by Tyrus Ginwright. |
1-10-HOU36 (4Q: 03:38) Toby Wycheck ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Bob Gonzalez, assisted by ILB Leroy Reynolds.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Hinton |
| +++ | NT J.Cox | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE M.Beall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Hickman |
| +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | In Box | --- | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB S.Culjat | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| --- | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU37 (4Q: 02:53) Blake Corum ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Bob Gonzalez, assisted by S Andres Bennett. Key block delivered by Greg Gepner. PENALTY: C Zak Zinter of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Hinton |
| +++ | NT W.Blackford | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE M.Beall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB B.Gonzalez | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Corum | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Hickman |
| +++ | WILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| --- | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-19-HOU27 (4Q: 02:45) Toby Wycheck ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Matt Cash.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Hinton |
| +++ | NT W.Blackford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Biccum |
| +++ | RDE M.Cash | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Jean |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB S.Culjat | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| --- | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | NB W.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS J.Brayton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Cleveland called a time out. |
3-21-HOU25 (4Q: 02:36) Blake Corum ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Andres Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Hinton |
| +++ | NT W.Blackford | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE M.Cash | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB T.Ginwright | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Corum | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Hickman |
| +++ | WILB B.Gonzalez | In Box | --- | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | WLB B.Hartwell | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | LCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | RCB W.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS A.Bennett | Spy | +++ |
|
| Cleveland called a time out. |
| 4-18-HOU28 (4Q: 02:27) Richie Schneider punted 46 yards. Sammie Durham returned the kick 13 yards to the CLE39. Tackled by Ted Hickman. |
1-10-CLE39 (4Q: 02:18) Lester Dunsmore pass completed to WR Walt Maumalanga for 18 yards. Tackled by S Spencer Krieger.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | --- | | RB P.Davila | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT W.Maumalanga | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 02:00) Lester Dunsmore pass completed to WR Ladd McConkey for 43 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! McConkey gained 35 yards after the catch. Houston 26, Cleveland 19
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE G.Booker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Holleran | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Klingensmith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Copeland | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Crawford | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS S.Krieger | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 02:00) Extra point by Evan McPherson was good. Houston 26, Cleveland 20 |
| (4Q: 01:46) Evan McPherson kicked off (onside) from the CLE35. HOU Toby Wycheck recovered the kick. |
1-10-CLE45 (4Q: 01:38) Toby Wycheck ran inside the right tackle for 45 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Zak Zinter. Houston 32, Cleveland 20
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Meredith IV |
| *** | LDE S.Lane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brockermeyer |
| +++ | NT W.Blackford | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Gepner |
| +++ | RDE M.Beall | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Wheatley |
| +++ | SLB D.Middleton | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Wycheck | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Reynolds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Terry |
| +++ | WLB L.Garay | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Alt |
| +++ | LCB G.Gilmore | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Witt |
| +++ | RCB H.Swank | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Zinter |
| +++ | NB W.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Robustelli |
| +++ | SS A.Barber | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Latham |
| +++ | FS J.Brayton | Out of Box | --- |
|
| (4Q: 01:38) Toby Wycheck ran for the two-point conversion and failed. He was tackled by Shaun Lane. |
| (4Q: 01:18) A.J. Dingle kicked off 56 yards from the HOU35. Sammie Durham returned the ball 21 yards to the CLE30. Tackled by Toby Wycheck. |
1-10-CLE30 (4Q: 01:12) Lester Dunsmore pass completed to WR Walt Maumalanga for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Teddy Tasker, assisted by ILB Tyrus Farmer. Maumalanga gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE J.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) W.Maumalanga | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Copeland | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Davila | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Maxwell | Protect | +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Baker |
| +++ | RCB T.Wolfe | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | DB C.Turner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| +++ | SS K.Franckhauser | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS N.Stepnoski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Cleveland called a time out. |
2-6-CLE34 (4Q: 01:04) Lester Dunsmore pass was intended for TE Orlando Maxwell and was intercepted by CB Terrence Wolfe at the HOU48. The interception was returned 15 yards. Tackled by Orlando Maxwell.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Goal Line Personnel | | QB L.Dunsmore |
| *** | LDE J.Schwartz | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) P.Laporte | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Lang | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE O.Maxwell | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT K.Chadwick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.McConkey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE Q.Palmer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Davila | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Farmer | Deep Zone | +++ | | TE E.All | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB T.Tasker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Baker |
| --- | RCB T.Wolfe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Jones |
| +++ | NB E.Nixon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Brown |
| +++ | DB C.Turner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Zorn |
| --- | SS K.Franckhauser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Fautanu |
| +++ | FS N.Stepnoski | Man-to-Man | +++ |
|
| 1-10-CLE37 (4Q: 00:55) Don Meredith IV dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| 2-11-CLE38 (4Q: 00:12) Don Meredith IV dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Houston Texans 32, Cleveland Browns 20 |