| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 55 degrees, fair, 4 mph wind. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Austin Liedtke kicked off 48 yards from the DEN35. Casey Holliday returned the ball 28 yards to the HOU45. Tackled by Erick Griffin. |
1-10-HOU45 (1Q: 14:30) Gino O'Reilley ran inside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Clayton Lane, assisted by DE Bert Sellers. Key block delivered by Lenny Duncan.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | RDE D.Richert | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB P.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Robbins |
| +++ | WILB C.Lane | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | In Box | --- | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN42 (1Q: 13:50) Gino O'Reilley ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Parker Farrell, assisted by ILB Damien Richert. Key block delivered by Gregory Woodson. PENALTY: FB Gregory Woodson of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | RDE D.Richert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB P.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Spy | --- | | FB G.Woodson |
| --- | WILB C.Lane | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| --- | RCB K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-HOU48 (1Q: 13:42) Gino O'Reilley ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Anthony Mayfield. Key block delivered by Matthew Kinney. PENALTY: TE Rob Spence of Houston was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| --- | RDE D.Richert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB P.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB C.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-25-HOU43 (1Q: 13:33) Marquis Stanton pass completed to TE Rob Spence for 57 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Spence gained 35 yards after the catch. Houston 6, Denver 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB C.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 13:33) Extra point by Louie Simmons missed. |
| (1Q: 13:16) Louie Simmons kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (1Q: 13:16) Mario Mitchell ran a draw inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Phil Wittich, assisted by ILB Devin Blackledge.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Sherman |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) B.Hill |
| +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Mitchell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil |
| +++ | WLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-DEN24 (1Q: 12:42) Mario Mitchell ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Reggie Mathis, assisted by DE Alex Joseph.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Sherman |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill |
| +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Mitchell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil |
| +++ | WLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| --- | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-DEN23 (1Q: 12:14) Donte Midget sacked by ILB Devin Blackledge for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Hardy Nemecheck.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Nimmo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Blackledge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn | Protect | --- | MLB N.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB A.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| --- | LCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB M.Alimonti | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| --- | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-18-DEN17 (1Q: 11:40) Courtney Cameron punted 43 yards. John Arends returned the kick 2 yards to the HOU42. Tackled by Erick Griffin. Denver's Benjamin Hill was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hamstring injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-HOU42 (1Q: 11:32) Marquis Stanton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Hunter Wynn. OLB Todd Foulger blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WILB C.Lane | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| --- | LCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| --- | RCB K.Lucas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| --- | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-10-HOU42 (1Q: 11:26) Marquis Stanton pass completed to TE Rob Spence for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Kaleb Lucas.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB C.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| --- | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-HOU48 (1Q: 11:03) Gino O'Reilley ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Clay Glenn, assisted by S Brett Owens. Key block delivered by Larry Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | RDE D.Richert | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB D.Abrams | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Lane | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Woodson |
| +++ | WILB T.Foulger | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB G.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB C.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB D.Vibert | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN47 (1Q: 10:23) Marquis Stanton pass completed to TE R.J. Robbins for 13 yards. Tackled by S Brett Owens. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Robbins gained 8 yards after the catch. PENALTY: OLB Todd Foulger of Denver was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Hardwick | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB G.Woodson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB C.Lane | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN34 (1Q: 10:16) Play-Action. Marquis Stanton sacked by OLB Todd Foulger for a loss of 1 yard. Sack allowed by Lenny Duncan.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB C.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| --- | SS C.Glenn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-DEN35 (1Q: 09:30) Marquis Stanton pass completed to WR Nick Martin for 14 yards. Tackled by S Clay Glenn.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | --- | | RB G.O'Reilley | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB C.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN21 (1Q: 09:06) Marquis Stanton pass completed to FB Gregory Woodson for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Kaleb Lucas, assisted by S Brett Owens.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Robbins | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB W.Mumphrey | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB C.Lane | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| --- | RCB K.Lucas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-DEN12 (1Q: 08:35) Play-Action. Marquis Stanton pass completed to TE R.J. Robbins for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Clayton Lane. Robbins gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Lane | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-5-DEN05 (1Q: 08:09) Gino O'Reilley ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Lenny Duncan. Houston 12, Denver 0
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | --- | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | RDE D.Richert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB P.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Robbins |
| +++ | WILB C.Lane | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | In Box | --- | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 08:09) Extra point by Louie Simmons was good. Houston 13, Denver 0 |
| (1Q: 07:59) Louie Simmons kicked off 57 yards from the HOU35. Edwin Fleming returned the ball 25 yards to the DEN33. Tackled by Mark Alimonti. |
1-10-DEN33 (1Q: 07:32) Donte Midget pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Benjamin Hill. OLB Giovanni Manning hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Protect | --- | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Mitchell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DEN33 (1Q: 07:26) Donte Midget pass completed to RB Mario Mitchell for 12 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Collier. Mitchell gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Sherman | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Mitchell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-DEN45 (1Q: 06:49) Mario Mitchell ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Philip Schlegel, assisted by S Phil Wittich.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Sherman |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill |
| +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Mitchell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil |
| +++ | WLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| --- | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| --- | RCB E.Wray | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| --- | NB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| --- | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-DEN43 (1Q: 06:06) Donte Midget pass completed to TE Pete Mickus for 5 yards. Tackled by S Vernon Cales. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Redding | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Gillam | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Mickus | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Double TE | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-DEN48 (1Q: 05:22) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Benjamin Hill for 42 yards. Tackled by CB Emmett Wray.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Sherman | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Nimmo | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE G.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Shelton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB M.Alimonti | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU10 (1Q: 04:45) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Benjamin Hill for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Emmett Wray. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Redding | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Gillam | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Double TE | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-HOU06 (1Q: 04:19) Donte Midget scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Shelton and assisted by ILB Devin Blackledge.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Mitchell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Double SLOT | +++ |
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3-1-HOU01 (1Q: 03:41) Earnest Rush ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Miles Perry.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Sherman |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill |
| +++ | 3tcDT P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn |
| +++ | SLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | MLB N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | WLB A.Collier | In Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | LCB E.Wray | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | RCB V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | In Box | +++ |
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| 4-3-HOU03 (1Q: 03:18) Austin Liedtke attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 13, Denver 3 |
| (1Q: 03:12) Austin Liedtke kicked off 73 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 03:12) Marquis Stanton pass completed to RB Gino O'Reilley for 21 yards. Tackled by S Rick Dickey. O'Reilley gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Bump and Run | --- | | TE R.Robbins | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Lane | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Bump and Run | --- | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU46 (1Q: 02:32) Gino O'Reilley ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Parker Farrell, assisted by ILB Wally Mumphrey.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | RDE D.Richert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB P.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Robbins |
| +++ | WILB C.Lane | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| --- | LCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| --- | FS B.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-HOU50 (1Q: 02:05) Marquis Stanton pass completed to WR Kaden Daye for 27 yards. Tackled by S Rick Dickey. Daye gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB C.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-DEN23 (1Q: 01:26) Gino O'Reilley ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Todd Foulger, assisted by DE Bert Sellers. Key block delivered by Lenny Duncan.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | In Box | --- | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | RDE D.Richert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB P.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Woodson |
| +++ | WILB C.Lane | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Spy | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN13 (1Q: 00:43) Casey Holliday ran around right end for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Matthew Kinney. Houston 19, Denver 3
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin |
| +++ | RDE T.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB D.Abrams | Spy | --- | | RB C.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB T.Foulger | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Wilkerson |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | --- | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | RCB C.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | NB D.Vibert | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | DB K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS B.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 00:43) Extra point by Louie Simmons was good. Houston 20, Denver 3 |
| (1Q: 00:33) Louie Simmons kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (1Q: 00:33) Mario Mitchell ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Collier, assisted by S Vernon Cales.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Sherman |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill |
| +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Mitchell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil |
| +++ | WLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of second quarter. |
2-14-DEN21 (2Q: 15:00) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Benjamin Hill for 16 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Collier. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hill gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Sherman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Mitchell | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Double SLOT | +++ |
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1-10-DEN37 (2Q: 14:14) Play-Action. Donte Midget pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Logan Frederick.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Mitchell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB D.Blackledge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Frederick | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| --- | SS V.Cales | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DEN37 (2Q: 14:09) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Benjamin Hill for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Emmett Wray, assisted by OLB Giovanni Manning. Hill gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE J.Nimmo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN49 (2Q: 13:23) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Benjamin Hill for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Giovanni Manning, assisted by OLB Neal Shelton. Hill gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Redding | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Gillam | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Double TE | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU34 (2Q: 12:52) Mario Mitchell ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Alex Joseph, assisted by S Phil Wittich. Key block delivered by Hardy Nemecheck.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | --- | | TE T.Sherman |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill |
| +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Mitchell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Staigvil |
| +++ | WLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | --- | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-HOU29 (2Q: 12:17) Mario Mitchell ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Giovanni Manning, assisted by ILB Devin Blackledge.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Sherman |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill |
| +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Mitchell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Frederick |
| +++ | WLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| --- | NB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-HOU30 (2Q: 11:45) Donte Midget pass completed to RB Earnest Rush for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Miles Perry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB A.Collier | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | LCB V.Powenski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB M.Alimonti | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-3-HOU27 (2Q: 11:10) Austin Liedtke attempted a 44 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 20, Denver 6 |
| (2Q: 11:05) Austin Liedtke kicked off 60 yards from the DEN35. Casey Holliday returned the ball 24 yards to the HOU29. Tackled by Erick Griffin. |
1-10-HOU29 (2Q: 10:40) Gino O'Reilley ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Rick Dickey.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | RDE D.Richert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB P.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB W.Mumphrey | Spy | +++ | | FB G.Woodson |
| +++ | WILB C.Lane | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | In Box | --- | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-HOU32 (2Q: 10:05) Marquis Stanton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Gino O'Reilley. ILB Parker Farrell defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Lane | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-HOU32 (2Q: 10:01) Marquis Stanton pass completed to TE Rob Spence for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Vibert.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Abrams | Short Zone | --- | | RB G.O'Reilley | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Lane | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB T.Foulger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB G.Sweeney | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB C.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB D.Vibert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU41 (2Q: 09:24) Marquis Stanton pass completed to WR Kaden Daye for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Wally Mumphrey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB W.Mumphrey | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Jackson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C L.Palmer |
| --- | NB D.Vibert | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-HOU40 (2Q: 08:44) Marquis Stanton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Rob Spence. DT Anthony Mayfield defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB C.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-HOU40 (2Q: 08:37) Marquis Stanton pass completed to TE Rob Spence for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Dwayne Abrams, assisted by OLB Todd Foulger.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Abrams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Lane | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Foulger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB G.Sweeney | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB C.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB D.Vibert | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-HOU40 (2Q: 08:12) Austin Mahon punted 33 yards. Edwin Fleming called for a fair catch at the DEN27. Denver's Danny Vibert was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-DEN27 (2Q: 08:02) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Benjamin Hill for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Vernon Cales, assisted by S Phil Wittich. PENALTY: ILB Devin Blackledge of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE J.Nimmo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Duffy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Redding | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | --- | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Bump and Run | --- | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN41 (2Q: 07:51) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Benjamin Hill for 6 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Collier. Hill gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE J.Nimmo | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT L.Frederick | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB A.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | RCB V.Powenski | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | DB M.Alimonti | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-DEN47 (2Q: 07:06) Donte Midget pass was dropped by WR Benjamin Hill. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | --- | | RB E.Rush | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE H.Redding | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB V.Powenski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-DEN47 (2Q: 07:00) Donte Midget pass completed to RB Earnest Rush for 2 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Collier.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Nimmo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn | Protect | +++ | WLB N.Shelton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB M.Alimonti | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-DEN49 (2Q: 06:18) Courtney Cameron punted 38 yards. John Arends returned the kick 4 yards to the HOU17. Tackled by Hardy Nemecheck. |
1-10-HOU17 (2Q: 06:10) Marquis Stanton sacked by OLB Todd Foulger for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Amari LaPointe. PENALTY: T Emmitt Massicott of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT H.Barnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Lane | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| --- | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-16-HOU11 (2Q: 06:00) Marquis Stanton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Hunter Wynn. DT Harvey Barnes defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Lane | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB C.Glenn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-16-HOU11 (2Q: 05:55) Marquis Stanton sacked by DT Anthony Mayfield for a loss of 11 yards and a safety. Sack allowed by Emmitt Massicott. Houston 20, Denver 8
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Abrams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Lane | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| --- | LCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| --- | NB D.Vibert | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| --- | SS C.Glenn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (2Q: 05:40) Louie Simmons kicked off 54 yards from the HOU20. Edwin Fleming returned the ball 21 yards to the DEN47. Tackled by Ross O'Neill. |
1-10-DEN47 (2Q: 05:14) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Benjamin Hill for 10 yards. Tackled by S Phil Wittich.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE J.Nimmo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE H.Redding | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU43 (2Q: 04:47) Donte Midget pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Logan Frederick. DT Miles Perry hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Protect | --- | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Frederick | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB V.Powenski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| --- | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| --- | FS P.Wittich | Double SLOT | +++ |
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2-10-HOU43 (2Q: 04:40) Donte Midget pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Earnest Rush. CB A.J. Collier defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-HOU43 (2Q: 04:35) Donte Midget pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Earnest Rush.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Nimmo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE G.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB D.Blackledge | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB N.Shelton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB M.Alimonti | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-HOU43 (2Q: 04:30) Courtney Cameron punted 33 yards. John Arends returned the kick 4 yards to the HOU14. Tackled by Jeff Wolfe. PENALTY: G Hardy Nemecheck of Denver was called for an Ineligible Man Downfield on the Punt. The penalty was declined. |
1-10-HOU14 (2Q: 04:21) Marquis Stanton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Hunter Wynn. ILB Parker Farrell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: T Emmitt Massicott of Houston was called for an Illegal Touch of Forward Pass. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB C.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU14 (2Q: 04:17) Gino O'Reilley ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Bert Sellers.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | RDE D.Richert | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB P.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB W.Mumphrey | Spy | +++ | | FB G.Woodson |
| +++ | WILB C.Lane | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| --- | LCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS C.Glenn | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 3-7-HOU17 (2Q: 03:32) PENALTY: WR Kaden Daye of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-12-HOU12 (2Q: 03:27) Marquis Stanton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Gino O'Reilley. OLB Todd Foulger defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Abrams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Lane | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB T.Foulger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB G.Sweeney | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB C.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB D.Vibert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-HOU12 (2Q: 03:21) Austin Mahon punted 42 yards. Edwin Fleming returned the kick 9 yards to the HOU45. PENALTY: FB Shaun Blackburn of Denver was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-DEN40 (2Q: 03:14) Donte Midget pass completed to TE Tito Sherman for 0 yards. Tackled by S Phil Wittich.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Redding | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| --- | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN40 (2Q: 02:49) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Sam Staigvil for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Rick Tolbert.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Mitchell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU50 (2Q: 02:25) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Benjamin Hill for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Emmett Wray. Hill gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE J.Nimmo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Frederick | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB A.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | DB M.Alimonti | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU40 (2Q: 02:03) Donte Midget pass completed to TE Pete Mickus for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Giovanni Manning, assisted by ILB Devin Blackledge. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Redding | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Gillam | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Mickus | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Double TE | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 1-10-HOU29 (2Q: 01:56) PENALTY: G Hardy Nemecheck of Denver was called for a False Start. |
| 1-15-HOU34 (2Q: 01:56) PENALTY: TE Tito Sherman of Denver was called for a False Start. |
1-20-HOU39 (2Q: 01:56) Donte Midget pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Benjamin Hill.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-HOU39 (2Q: 01:44) Donte Midget pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Benjamin Hill. CB A.J. Collier defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Redding | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Gillam | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Double TE | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-20-HOU39 (2Q: 01:37) Play-Action. Donte Midget pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Myron Clements. S Vernon Cales defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB N.Shelton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| --- | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB M.Alimonti | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-20-HOU39 (2Q: 01:26) Austin Liedtke attempted a 56 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 20, Denver 11 |
| (2Q: 01:19) Austin Liedtke kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 01:19) Marquis Stanton pass completed to RB Gino O'Reilley for 5 yards. Tackled by S Clay Glenn. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB C.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-5-HOU30 (2Q: 00:33) Marquis Stanton pass completed to WR Kaden Daye for 8 yards. Tackled by S Clay Glenn. Daye gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB C.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
1-10-HOU38 (2Q: 00:21) Marquis Stanton pass completed to WR Kaden Daye for 25 yards. Tackled by S Rick Dickey.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Spy on QB | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB C.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 1-10-DEN37 (2Q: 00:09) Louie Simmons attempted a 54 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 23, Denver 11 |
| (2Q: 00:02) Louie Simmons kicked off 54 yards from the HOU35. Edwin Fleming returned the ball 13 yards to the DEN24. Tackled by Mark Alimonti. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Louie Simmons kicked off 63 yards from the HOU35. Edwin Fleming returned the ball 19 yards to the DEN21. Tackled by John Arends. |
1-10-DEN21 (3Q: 14:19) Earnest Rush ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Herman Tatum, assisted by CB Emmett Wray.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | --- | | TE T.Sherman |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill |
| +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn |
| +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| --- | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-DEN20 (3Q: 13:58) Earnest Rush ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB A.J. Collier, assisted by DT Miles Perry.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Sherman |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill |
| +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Redding |
| +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-DEN21 (3Q: 13:21) Donte Midget pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Benjamin Hill. CB A.J. Collier defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE J.Nimmo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB D.Blackledge | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Frederick | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | RCB V.Powenski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | DB M.Alimonti | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-DEN21 (3Q: 13:14) Courtney Cameron punted 33 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU46. |
1-10-HOU46 (3Q: 13:03) Gino O'Reilley ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Wally Mumphrey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | RDE D.Richert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB P.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| --- | LCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB C.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU47 (3Q: 12:40) Marquis Stanton pass completed to WR Kaden Daye for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Clyde Jackson. Daye gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | --- | | RB G.O'Reilley | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB C.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-DEN34 (3Q: 11:57) Gino O'Reilley ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Todd Foulger.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | RDE D.Richert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB P.Farrell | In Box | --- | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB C.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-DEN30 (3Q: 11:29) Gino O'Reilley ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Anthony Mayfield.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | RDE D.Richert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB P.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Robbins |
| +++ | WILB C.Lane | In Box | --- | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-DEN27 (3Q: 10:50) Gino O'Reilley ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Clayton Lane, assisted by OLB Todd Foulger. Key block delivered by Lenny Duncan.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | RDE D.Richert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB D.Abrams | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Lane | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB D.Vibert | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN17 (3Q: 10:21) Gino O'Reilley ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Harvey Barnes, assisted by S Brett Owens.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Robbins |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | RDE D.Richert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB P.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Woodson |
| +++ | WILB C.Lane | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| --- | WLB T.Foulger | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN17 (3Q: 09:38) Marquis Stanton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Blake Wilkerson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Wilkerson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| --- | NB C.Jackson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-DEN17 (3Q: 09:30) Marquis Stanton pass completed to TE Rob Spence for 4 yards. Tackled by S Clay Glenn, assisted by S Brett Owens.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Abrams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Lane | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Foulger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB C.Jackson | Spy on QB | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| --- | RCB D.Vibert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-DEN13 (3Q: 08:52) Louie Simmons attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 26, Denver 11 |
| (3Q: 08:46) Louie Simmons kicked off 64 yards from the HOU35. Sam Staigvil returned the ball 23 yards to the DEN24. Tackled by Ross O'Neill. |
1-10-DEN24 (3Q: 08:21) Earnest Rush ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Giovanni Manning. DE Herman Tatum knocked down Hardy Nemecheck to break up the play. PENALTY: OLB Neal Shelton of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Sherman |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill |
| +++ | RDE J.Nimmo | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn |
| +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | In Box | --- | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| --- | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| --- | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN29 (3Q: 08:11) Play-Action. Donte Midget pass completed to WR Benjamin Hill for 45 yards. Tackled by ILB Devin Blackledge. Hill gained 38 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE J.Nimmo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Mitchell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT L.Frederick | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU26 (3Q: 07:30) PENALTY: T Johnny Meyer of Denver was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU31 (3Q: 07:20) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Logan Frederick for 12 yards. Tackled by S Vernon Cales. Frederick gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Mitchell | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Frederick | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Double Z(FL) | --- |
|
2-3-HOU19 (3Q: 06:34) Mario Mitchell ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Phil Wittich, assisted by DE Jacob Nimmo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE J.Nimmo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Sherman |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill |
| +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Mitchell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil |
| +++ | WLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-HOU17 (3Q: 05:55) Donte Midget pass completed to TE Tito Sherman for 9 yards. Tackled by S Vernon Cales.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE J.Nimmo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Sherman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB G.Manning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB V.Powenski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB M.Alimonti | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-8-HOU08 (3Q: 05:31) Earnest Rush ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Devin Blackledge. DT Philip Schlegel crushed Hardy Nemecheck to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Sherman |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill |
| +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn |
| +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| --- | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| --- | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU11 (3Q: 04:58) Mario Mitchell ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Alex Joseph, assisted by S Vernon Cales. ILB Devin Blackledge knocked down Brandon Kotz to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Sherman |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill |
| +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Mitchell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Frederick |
| +++ | WLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| --- | NB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU10 (3Q: 04:32) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Sam Staigvil for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston 26, Denver 17
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Nimmo | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Manning | Rush Passer | --- | | RB E.Rush | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB M.Alimonti | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 04:32) Extra point by Austin Liedtke missed. |
| (3Q: 04:22) Austin Liedtke kicked off 66 yards from the DEN35. Casey Holliday returned the ball 23 yards to the HOU22. Tackled by Benjamin Hill. |
1-10-HOU22 (3Q: 03:48) Gino O'Reilley ran around the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Parker Farrell, assisted by S Clay Glenn. Key block delivered by Larry Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | RDE D.Richert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Spy | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Wilkerson |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Out of Box | --- | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB C.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU33 (3Q: 03:24) Play-Action. Marquis Stanton pass completed to WR Kaden Daye for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Parker Farrell.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Lane | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| --- | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU33 (3Q: 02:56) Casey Holliday ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Graham Sweeney, assisted by DE Bert Sellers.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin |
| +++ | RDE T.Nelson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB D.Abrams | In Box | --- | | RB C.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB T.Foulger | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Wilkerson |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | RCB C.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | NB D.Vibert | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | DB K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS B.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU37 (3Q: 02:30) Marquis Stanton pass completed to WR Hunter Wynn for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Clayton Lane. Wynn gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Abrams | Short Zone | --- | | RB G.O'Reilley | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Lane | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Hardwick | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB G.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB C.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB D.Vibert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU45 (3Q: 02:07) Gino O'Reilley ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Harvey Barnes.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | RDE D.Richert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB P.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | In Box | --- | | TE R.Robbins |
| +++ | WILB C.Lane | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | In Box | --- | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| --- | FS C.Glenn | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU45 (3Q: 01:39) Marquis Stanton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Hunter Wynn. DE Bert Sellers hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. Denver's Bert Sellers was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WILB C.Lane | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU45 (3Q: 01:34) Marquis Stanton pass completed to WR Kaden Daye for 50 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Vibert. Daye gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Daye | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Abrams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Lane | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Jackson | Deep Zone | --- | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB D.Vibert | Deep Zone | --- | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-5-DEN05 (3Q: 00:50) Marquis Stanton pass completed to RB Gino O'Reilley for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Kaleb Lucas, assisted by S Brett Owens. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: C Larry Palmer of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Lane | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | --- | | C L.Palmer |
| --- | RCB K.Lucas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-15-DEN15 (3Q: 00:40) Casey Holliday ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Bert Sellers.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Robbins |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | In Box | --- | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | RDE D.Richert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB P.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB W.Mumphrey | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Woodson |
| +++ | WILB C.Lane | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-DEN14 (3Q: 00:14) Gino O'Reilley ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Wally Mumphrey. Denver's Anthony Mayfield was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | RDE B.McCormick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB P.Farrell | In Box | --- | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB C.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
3-11-DEN11 (4Q: 15:00) Marquis Stanton pass completed to TE Rob Spence for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Clyde Jackson. Spence gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Spence | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Abrams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Lane | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Foulger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB G.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB C.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB D.Vibert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-DEN02 (4Q: 14:29) Louie Simmons attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 29, Denver 17 |
| (4Q: 14:22) Louie Simmons kicked off 58 yards from the HOU35. Edwin Fleming returned the ball 17 yards to the DEN24. Tackled by Ross O'Neill. Ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Nick Martin for 13 yards to the DEN11. Tackled by Harold Redding. |
1-10-DEN11 (4Q: 14:13) Marquis Stanton pass completed to WR Hunter Wynn for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Parker Farrell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Man-to-Man | --- | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB C.Glenn | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-DEN10 (4Q: 13:38) Gino O'Reilley ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Damien Richert, assisted by OLB Todd Foulger.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | In Box | --- | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | RDE D.Richert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB P.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB W.Mumphrey | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB C.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-DEN04 (4Q: 13:02) Marquis Stanton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Hunter Wynn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Abrams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Lane | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB D.Vibert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| --- | SS C.Glenn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-DEN04 (4Q: 12:55) Louie Simmons attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 32, Denver 17 |
| (4Q: 12:47) Louie Simmons kicked off 56 yards from the HOU35. Sam Staigvil returned the ball 13 yards to the DEN22. Tackled by Blake Wilkerson. |
1-10-DEN22 (4Q: 12:20) Earnest Rush ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Devin Blackledge, assisted by S Vernon Cales.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE J.Nimmo | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Sherman |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill |
| +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn |
| +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| --- | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| --- | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-DEN18 (4Q: 11:35) Donte Midget pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Benjamin Hill. S Vernon Cales simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. PENALTY: CB Emmett Wray of Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE H.Redding | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Bump and Run | --- | | RG D.Small |
| --- | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN23 (4Q: 11:27) Donte Midget pass completed to TE Pete Mickus for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Devin Blackledge, assisted by CB A.J. Collier. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: S Vernon Cales of Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Redding | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Sherman | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Gillam | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Mickus | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Double TE | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN28 (4Q: 11:21) Earnest Rush ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Alex Joseph.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Sherman |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill |
| +++ | RDE J.Nimmo | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn |
| +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| --- | RCB V.Powenski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| --- | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-DEN25 (4Q: 10:40) Mario Mitchell ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Philip Schlegel, assisted by ILB Devin Blackledge.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Sherman |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill |
| +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Mitchell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil |
| +++ | WLB G.Manning | In Box | --- | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| --- | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-DEN30 (4Q: 10:04) Donte Midget pass was intended for RB Earnest Rush and was intercepted by S Vernon Cales at the DEN39. The interception was returned 15 yards. Tackled by Tito Sherman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | MLB D.Blackledge | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Shelton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB V.Powenski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| --- | NB M.Alimonti | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| --- | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN24 (4Q: 09:53) Marquis Stanton pass completed to WR Hunter Wynn for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Graham Sweeney. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB C.Lane | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB C.Glenn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-DEN21 (4Q: 09:31) Play-Action. Marquis Stanton pass was dropped by TE Rob Spence.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-DEN21 (4Q: 09:21) Marquis Stanton pass completed to WR Hunter Wynn for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Danny Vibert, assisted by S Clay Glenn. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Clay Glenn for 81 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 32, Denver 23
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB D.Abrams | Short Zone | --- | | RB G.O'Reilley | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Lane | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB D.Vibert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 09:21) Extra point by Austin Liedtke was good. Houston 32, Denver 24 |
| (4Q: 09:11) Austin Liedtke kicked off 61 yards from the DEN35. Rick Tolbert returned the ball 18 yards to the HOU22. Tackled by Edwin Fleming. |
1-10-HOU22 (4Q: 08:38) Gino O'Reilley ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Harvey Barnes, assisted by ILB Wally Mumphrey.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | --- | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | RDE D.Richert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB P.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Woodson |
| +++ | WILB C.Lane | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU23 (4Q: 08:15) Gino O'Reilley ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Wally Mumphrey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | RDE D.Richert | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB P.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | In Box | --- | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB C.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU30 (4Q: 07:38) Marquis Stanton pass completed to WR Nick Martin for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Wally Mumphrey, assisted by ILB Parker Farrell. Martin gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Protect | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Lane | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB J.Wolfe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU36 (4Q: 06:50) Gino O'Reilley ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Harvey Barnes.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | RDE D.Richert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB P.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Robbins |
| +++ | WILB C.Lane | In Box | --- | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU38 (4Q: 06:07) Marquis Stanton pass completed to WR Hunter Wynn for 16 yards. Tackled by S Clay Glenn. Wynn gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Barnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | --- | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Lane | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB C.Glenn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN46 (4Q: 05:24) Marquis Stanton pass completed to RB Gino O'Reilley for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Parker Farrell, assisted by ILB Damien Richert. O'Reilley gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB D.Vibert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB C.Jackson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-DEN41 (4Q: 04:40) Gino O'Reilley ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Graham Sweeney, assisted by OLB Todd Foulger.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | RDE D.Richert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB P.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB W.Mumphrey | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB C.Jackson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-DEN37 (4Q: 03:53) Gino O'Reilley ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Wally Mumphrey, assisted by S Rick Dickey.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | RDE D.Richert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | SLB P.Farrell | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Woodson |
| +++ | WILB C.Lane | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB J.Wolfe | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| --- | LCB K.Lucas | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB G.Sweeney | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| --- | SS C.Glenn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-3-DEN39 (4Q: 03:06) Austin Mahon punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN20 (4Q: 03:00) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Benjamin Hill for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Emmett Wray, assisted by CB A.J. Collier. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston's Phil Wittich was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Mitchell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-DEN27 (4Q: 02:43) Donte Midget pass completed to RB Earnest Rush for 4 yards. Tackled by S Vernon Cales. PENALTY: C Brandon Kotz of Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Redding | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| --- | NB R.Tolbert | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-13-DEN17 (4Q: 02:33) Donte Midget pass was dropped by WR Benjamin Hill.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE J.Nimmo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Frederick | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB A.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| --- | DB M.Alimonti | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-DEN17 (4Q: 02:26) Donte Midget pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Benjamin Hill. CB Rick Tolbert simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE J.Nimmo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Frederick | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | DB V.Powenski | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-13-DEN17 (4Q: 02:17) Donte Midget pass completed to TE Tito Sherman for 20 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Vernon Cales, assisted by S John Arends. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Sherman gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Sherman | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Nimmo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Manning | Rush Passer | --- | | RB E.Rush | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB F.Atkins | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB V.Powenski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB M.Alimonti | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN37 (4Q: 02:06) Donte Midget pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sam Staigvil. CB Rick Tolbert defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Sherman | Protect | --- | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Mitchell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| --- | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-10-DEN37 (4Q: 01:58) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Benjamin Hill for 5 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Collier, assisted by CB Mark Alimonti. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Denver's Myron Clements was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE J.Nimmo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Fleming | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Frederick | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | DB M.Alimonti | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
3-5-DEN42 (4Q: 01:40) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Benjamin Hill for 39 yards. Tackled by ILB Devin Blackledge. Hill gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Sherman | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE G.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Deep Zone | +++ | | FB S.Blackburn | Protect | +++ | WLB F.Atkins | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB M.Alimonti | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU19 (4Q: 01:12) Donte Midget sacked by DT Reggie Mathis for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Johnny Meyer. PENALTY: G Hardy Nemecheck of Denver was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE J.Nimmo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Fleming | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Frederick | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| --- | RCB V.Powenski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| --- | NB R.Tolbert | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | DB M.Alimonti | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-17-HOU26 (4Q: 01:02) Donte Midget pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Benjamin Hill. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE J.Nimmo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Mitchell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
3-17-HOU26 (4Q: 00:57) Donte Midget pass was dropped by WR Benjamin Hill.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Nimmo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE G.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Deep Zone | +++ | | TE H.Redding | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| --- | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB V.Powenski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB M.Alimonti | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-17-HOU26 (4Q: 00:49) Donte Midget pass completed to WR Benjamin Hill for 26 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 32, Denver 30
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE J.Nimmo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Frederick | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Short Zone | --- | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | DB M.Alimonti | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 00:49) Donte Midget passed to Earnest Rush for the successful two-point conversion. Houston 32, Denver 32 |
| (4Q: 00:37) Austin Liedtke kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 00:37) Marquis Stanton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Hunter Wynn. OLB Todd Foulger defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | RDE T.Nelson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Abrams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | RCB C.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | NB D.Vibert | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | DB K.Lucas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-HOU25 (4Q: 00:32) PENALTY: TE Rob Spence of Houston was called for a False Start. |
| 2-15-HOU20 (4Q: 00:32) PENALTY: WR Kaden Daye of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-20-HOU15 (4Q: 00:32) Marquis Stanton pass was dropped by TE Rob Spence.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE B.McCormick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Abrams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | RCB C.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | NB D.Vibert | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | DB K.Lucas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-20-HOU15 (4Q: 00:24) Marquis Stanton pass completed to WR Hunter Wynn for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Graham Sweeney. Wynn gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.McCormick | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Abrams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Hardwick | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | RCB C.Jackson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | NB D.Vibert | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | DB K.Lucas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS B.Owens | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-HOU27 (4Q: 00:14) Austin Mahon punted 55 yards. Edwin Fleming returned the kick -5 yards to the DEN13. Tackled by Neal Shelton. |
1-10-DEN13 (4Q: 00:04) Donte Midget sacked by OLB Neal Shelton for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Connor Rodriguez. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Johnny Meyer on the DEN06.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE J.Nimmo | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Frederick | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB A.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| --- | NB R.Tolbert | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | DB M.Alimonti | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| --- | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Denver won the coin toss and will receive to begin overtime. |
| Start of overtime 1. |
| (OT: 10:00) Louie Simmons kicked off 50 yards from the HOU35. Edwin Fleming returned the ball 23 yards to the DEN38. Tackled by Ross O'Neill. |
1-10-DEN38 (OT: 09:53) Donte Midget pass completed to TE Tito Sherman for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Emmett Wray. Sherman gained 16 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Sherman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Mitchell | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Double Z(FL) | --- | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU38 (OT: 09:10) Donte Midget pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Myron Clements. DE Alex Joseph simply tossed Diego Small aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Mitchell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB V.Powenski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| --- | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU38 (OT: 09:03) Donte Midget sacked by DT Philip Schlegel for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Johnny Meyer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Protect | --- | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Mitchell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| --- | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| --- | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-14-HOU42 (OT: 08:29) Donte Midget pass completed to TE Tito Sherman for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Emmett Wray, assisted by ILB Devin Blackledge.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Nimmo | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Blackledge | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE H.Redding | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB N.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | WLB A.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | LCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | RCB M.Alimonti | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| --- | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-HOU36 (OT: 07:50) Courtney Cameron punted 29 yards. John Arends called for a fair catch at the HOU07. |
1-10-HOU07 (OT: 07:41) Marquis Stanton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kaden Daye. DE Bert Sellers hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Martin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| --- | LCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | NB C.Jackson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU07 (OT: 07:36) Marquis Stanton pass was dropped by TE Rob Spence. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Farrell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB W.Mumphrey | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB C.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB T.Foulger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB G.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lucas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Dickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-HOU07 (OT: 07:31) Marquis Stanton pass completed to RB Gino O'Reilley for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Dwayne Abrams, assisted by S Brett Owens.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Stanton |
| *** | LDE B.Sellers | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Daye | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Mayfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Richert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Abrams | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Lane | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB T.Foulger | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB G.Sweeney | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB C.Jackson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Palmer |
| +++ | RCB D.Vibert | Deep Zone | --- | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS C.Glenn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-7-HOU10 (OT: 06:53) Austin Mahon punted 52 yards. Edwin Fleming returned the kick 3 yards to the DEN41. PENALTY: S Clay Glenn of Denver was called for an Illegal Low Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-DEN25 (OT: 06:42) Mario Mitchell ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Collier, assisted by ILB Devin Blackledge.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Sherman |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill |
| +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Mitchell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil |
| +++ | WLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| --- | RCB E.Wray | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-DEN21 (OT: 06:11) Mario Mitchell ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Miles Perry, assisted by S Vernon Cales.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Sherman |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill |
| +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Mitchell | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | --- | | SLOT L.Frederick |
| +++ | WLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| --- | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-15-DEN20 (OT: 05:48) Play-Action. Donte Midget pass was intended for WR Benjamin Hill and was intercepted by ILB Devin Blackledge at the DEN25. The interception was returned 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 38, Denver 32
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Midget |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Clements | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Sherman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hill | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE G.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB E.Rush | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Staigvil | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB N.Shelton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Meyer |
| --- | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Nemecheck |
| +++ | RCB E.Wray | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Kotz |
| +++ | NB M.Alimonti | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Small |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Rodriguez |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: Houston Space Dogs 38, Denver Drovers 32 |