| Played in Cincinnati, OH, weather: 49 degrees, fair, 9 mph wind. |
| Cincinnati won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Weston Kerns kicked off 66 yards from the PIT35. Darren Johnston returned the ball 23 yards to the CIN22. Tackled by Jayden Junkin. |
1-10-CIN22 (1Q: 14:27) Mitch Blackwell pass completed to RB Roger Castillo for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Johnnie Dunn. Castillo gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Mukherjee | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Cordell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Castillo | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Bradford | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | WLB J.Dunn | Short Zone | --- | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-CIN33 (1Q: 13:47) Mitch Blackwell pass completed to RB Burt Aiello for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Johnnie Dunn. Aiello gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Reese | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Naeole | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Aiello | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Mukherjee | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Deep Zone | --- | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | WLB J.Dunn | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-CIN46 (1Q: 13:07) PENALTY: WR Jonathan Pipkin of Cincinnati was called for a False Start. |
1-15-CIN41 (1Q: 13:00) Mitch Blackwell pass completed to TE Graham Naeole for 15 yards. Tackled by S Fernando Croom. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Naeole gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Naeole | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Johnston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | NB B.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT44 (1Q: 12:14) Mitch Blackwell pass completed to TE Graham Naeole for 27 yards. Tackled by S Fernando Croom. Naeole gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | NB B.Blades | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT17 (1Q: 11:44) Mitch Blackwell pass completed to TE Graham Naeole for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Amari Thompkins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Johnston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Taylor | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| --- | NB B.Blades | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-PIT14 (1Q: 11:06) Mitch Blackwell pass completed to TE Dwight Mukherjee for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Randy Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Reese | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Aiello | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Taylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE D.Mukherjee | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | WLB J.Dunn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Bump and Run | --- | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-3-PIT03 (1Q: 10:20) Mitch Blackwell pass completed to WR Darren Johnston for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cincinnati 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | --- | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | WLB J.Dunn | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 10:20) Extra point by Patrick Francis was good. Cincinnati 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 10:09) Patrick Francis kicked off 61 yards from the CIN35. Jim Bunting returned the ball 21 yards to the PIT25. Tackled by Marcos Powell. PENALTY: RB Matt Crafton of Pittsburgh was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
| 1-10-PIT09 (1Q: 09:37) PENALTY: C Wade Hancock of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-14-PIT05 (1Q: 09:30) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Keegan Church for 5 yards. Tackled by S Winfred Kirk.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Kafka | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Iheme | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Godfrey | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Panko | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Swindle | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Turner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| --- | LCB T.Driscoll | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-PIT10 (1Q: 08:56) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Jerald Sutton for 23 yards. Tackled by S Troy Hass. Sutton gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Bunting | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Kafka | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Iheme | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Swindle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Franz | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Panko | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB E.Andrews | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Turner | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB T.Driscoll | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT33 (1Q: 08:29) Rufus Godfrey ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Winfred Kirk, assisted by S Troy Hass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Kafka | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE H.Iheme | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Godfrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Panko | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Swindle |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB T.Driscoll | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-PIT36 (1Q: 08:02) Rufus Godfrey ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Kody Panko. Key block delivered by Alexander Berehula.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Kafka | In Box | --- | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE H.Iheme | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Godfrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Panko | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Swindle |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | --- | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB T.Driscoll | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT46 (1Q: 07:27) Play-Action. Chase Saldana pass completed to TE Keegan Rathbone for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jacob Sebastian.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky, Buzz | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Bunting | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Gangi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Franz | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Andrews | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB T.Driscoll | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-PIT49 (1Q: 06:53) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Jim Bunting for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Conner Hickey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bunting gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Bunting | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Gangi | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Church | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Franz | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Junkin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB T.Driscoll | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN43 (1Q: 06:19) Matt Crafton ran inside the left guard for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Timothy Driscoll. Key block delivered by Wade Hancock.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Junkin |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE J.Gangi | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Redding |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Andrews |
| +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB T.Driscoll | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CIN17 (1Q: 05:42) Rufus Godfrey ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Winfred Kirk.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Kafka | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE H.Iheme | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Godfrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Panko | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Swindle |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB T.Driscoll | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-CIN13 (1Q: 05:16) Play-Action. Chase Saldana pass completed to TE Keegan Rathbone for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Rathbone gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Cincinnati 7, Pittsburgh 6
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Bunting | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Gangi | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Church | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Franz | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Andrews | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | Short Zone | --- | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | Double X(SE) | --- | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB T.Driscoll | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Bump and Run | --- | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 05:16) Extra point by Weston Kerns was good. Cincinnati 7, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (1Q: 05:06) Weston Kerns kicked off 68 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN25 (1Q: 05:06) Mitch Blackwell pass completed to WR Trey Bailey for 8 yards. Tackled by S David Shelton, assisted by CB Jeffrey McBurrows.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Naeole | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| --- | RCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | NB B.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-CIN33 (1Q: 04:32) Mitch Blackwell scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Fernando Croom and assisted by OLB Randy Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Reese | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Aiello | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Mukherjee | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB D.Russell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | WLB J.Dunn | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN41 (1Q: 03:55) Roger Castillo ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE J.J. Gerdes.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Mukherjee |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Naeole |
| --- | 1tcDT C.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey |
| +++ | RDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Castillo | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Bradford |
| +++ | MLB D.Russell | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| --- | WLB J.Dunn | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-CIN43 (1Q: 03:10) Clarence Augustynowicz ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Fernando Croom, assisted by DT Cole Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey |
| +++ | RDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Russell | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Bradford |
| +++ | WLB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | NB B.Blades | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-CIN47 (1Q: 02:33) Mitch Blackwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Matthew Reese. CB Jeffrey McBurrows hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Reese | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Aiello | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Russell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Mukherjee | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | WLB J.McBurrows | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | RCB B.Blades | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-CIN47 (1Q: 02:24) Eric Hutton punted 50 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT03. |
1-10-PIT03 (1Q: 02:16) Aidan Franz ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Conner Hickey, assisted by DE Cornell Howe. Key block delivered by Oliver Cooley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Bunting |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE J.Gangi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Franz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Junkin |
| +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | --- | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB T.Driscoll | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | --- | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-PIT12 (1Q: 01:47) Matt Crafton ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Alejandro Jefcoat. Key block delivered by Perry Boyd.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | --- | | TE J.Junkin |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE J.Gangi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Andrews |
| +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB T.Driscoll | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| --- | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT18 (1Q: 01:20) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Darrin Lyon for 2 yards. Tackled by S Troy Hass, assisted by CB Timothy Driscoll. Lyon gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Kafka | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE H.Iheme | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Godfrey | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Panko | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Swindle | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Turner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB T.Driscoll | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 2-8-PIT20 (1Q: 00:45) PENALTY: DT Dustin Kafka of Cincinnati was called for Encroachment. |
2-3-PIT25 (1Q: 00:39) Rufus Godfrey ran around the left tackle for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Marcos Powell. Key block delivered by Perry Boyd.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Kafka | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE H.Iheme | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Godfrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Panko | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Swindle |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB T.Driscoll | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-PIT46 (2Q: 15:00) Rufus Godfrey ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Kody Panko, assisted by OLB Dashawn Turner.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Emmons | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE H.Iheme | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Godfrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Panko | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Swindle |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB T.Driscoll | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT46 (2Q: 14:20) Chase Saldana scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jacob Sebastian. Cincinnati's Timothy Driscoll was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Sutton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Gangi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Franz | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB M.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Junkin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB J.Sebastian | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| --- | WLB D.Turner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB T.Driscoll | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-CIN48 (2Q: 13:36) Matt Crafton ran inside the left guard for 48 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Perry Boyd. Pittsburgh 13, Cincinnati 7
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE H.Iheme | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE J.Gangi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Swindle |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | --- | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB M.Powell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB D.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 13:36) Extra point by Weston Kerns was good. Pittsburgh 14, Cincinnati 7 |
| (2Q: 13:20) Weston Kerns kicked off 58 yards from the PIT35. Darren Johnston returned the ball 21 yards to the CIN28. Tackled by Jerald Sutton. |
1-10-CIN28 (2Q: 13:01) Clarence Augustynowicz ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Donald Russell. Key block delivered by Montrae Patton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Naeole |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Bailey |
| +++ | RDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Russell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston |
| +++ | WLB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | NB J.Alexander | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-CIN33 (2Q: 12:27) Mitch Blackwell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Damien Cordell. S Fernando Croom defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Mukherjee | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Cordell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Castillo | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Bradford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | WLB J.Dunn | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| --- | RCB J.McBurrows | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| --- | SS F.Croom | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-5-CIN33 (2Q: 12:22) Burt Aiello ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Jeffrey McBurrows, assisted by OLB Randy Taylor. Key block delivered by Amos Foreman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | In Box | --- | | TE G.Naeole |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey |
| +++ | RDE L.Bishop | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Aiello | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Russell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston |
| +++ | WLB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | --- | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | RCB R.Brackens | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | NB B.Blades | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN43 (2Q: 11:53) Clarence Augustynowicz ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Reuben Brackens, assisted by S Fernando Croom.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Naeole |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey |
| +++ | RDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Russell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston |
| +++ | WLB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | NB B.Blades | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| --- | SS F.Croom | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| --- | FS D.Shelton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-CIN44 (2Q: 11:16) Mitch Blackwell pass completed to WR Trey Bailey for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Donald Russell.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Reese | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Mukherjee | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | WLB J.Dunn | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-CIN43 (2Q: 10:39) Mitch Blackwell pass completed to WR Trey Bailey for 17 yards. Tackled by S David Shelton. Bailey gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Reese | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Aiello | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Russell | Short Zone | --- | | TE D.Mukherjee | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | WLB J.McBurrows | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | RCB B.Blades | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT40 (2Q: 10:09) Clarence Augustynowicz ran around left end for -6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Fernando Croom, assisted by OLB Johnnie Dunn.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Naeole |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey |
| +++ | RDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Bradford |
| --- | MLB D.Russell | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | WLB J.Dunn | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| --- | RCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-16-PIT46 (2Q: 09:43) Clarence Augustynowicz ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Randy Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Reese |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Naeole |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey |
| +++ | RDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Mukherjee |
| +++ | MLB D.Russell | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | WLB J.Dunn | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-15-PIT45 (2Q: 09:14) Mitch Blackwell pass completed to TE Graham Naeole for 11 yards. Tackled by S David Shelton, assisted by OLB Randy Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Reese | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE L.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Aiello | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Russell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Mukherjee | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | WLB J.McBurrows | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | RCB B.Blades | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-PIT34 (2Q: 08:38) Patrick Francis attempted a 51 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 14, Cincinnati 10 |
| (2Q: 08:31) Patrick Francis kicked off 61 yards from the CIN35. Jim Bunting returned the ball 23 yards to the PIT27. Tackled by Damien Cordell. Ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN Tommy Meier on the PIT27. |
1-10-PIT27 (2Q: 08:23) Mitch Blackwell pass completed to WR Jonathan Pipkin for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Johnnie Dunn. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Aiello | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | WLB J.Dunn | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Double TE | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT21 (2Q: 08:01) Mitch Blackwell pass completed to TE Graham Naeole for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Amari Thompkins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Naeole | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | --- | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | NB J.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT13 (2Q: 07:28) Clarence Augustynowicz ran around left end for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Gerald Neufeld. Neufeld ran over Randy Taylor to set up the play. Cincinnati 16, Pittsburgh 14
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Naeole |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey |
| +++ | RDE B.Bennett | In Box | --- | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Russell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston |
| +++ | WLB R.Taylor | In Box | --- | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | --- | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | NB B.Blades | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Out of Box | --- |
|
| (2Q: 07:28) Extra point by Patrick Francis was good. Cincinnati 17, Pittsburgh 14 |
| (2Q: 07:21) Patrick Francis kicked off 74 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 07:21) Chase Saldana pass completed to RB Matt Crafton for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Winfred Kirk. Crafton gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky, Buzz | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Bunting | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Gangi | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Church | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Junkin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Hickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB J.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-PIT34 (2Q: 06:35) Chase Saldana pass completed to RB Aidan Franz for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Jacob Sebastian. Franz gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky, Buzz | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Bunting | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Gangi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Franz | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Junkin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | Short Zone | --- | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Deep Zone | --- | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT41 (2Q: 05:54) Aidan Franz ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Jackie Gangi, assisted by OLB Dashawn Turner.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE J.Gangi | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Bunting |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton |
| +++ | RDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Swindle |
| +++ | SLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Franz | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB T.Meier | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Lyon |
| +++ | LCB M.Powell | Out of Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | RCB T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | NB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | DB D.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| --- | FS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-8-PIT43 (2Q: 05:20) PENALTY: OLB Dashawn Turner of Cincinnati was called for Encroachment. |
2-3-PIT48 (2Q: 05:15) Play-Action. Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Darrin Lyon for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Marcos Powell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Kafka | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Gangi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Godfrey | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Panko | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Swindle | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Turner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN47 (2Q: 04:49) Rufus Godfrey ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Winfred Kirk.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Kafka | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE H.Iheme | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | --- | | RB R.Godfrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Panko | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Swindle |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| --- | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN47 (2Q: 04:11) Chase Saldana pass completed to RB Matt Crafton for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Marcos Powell. Crafton gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Emmons | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Iheme | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Crafton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Panko | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Swindle | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Turner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Man-to-Man | --- | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-CIN42 (2Q: 03:30) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Darrin Lyon for 27 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Conner Hickey. Lyon gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE H.Iheme | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Emmons | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Crafton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Panko | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Swindle | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Turner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB M.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB D.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB C.Hickey | Deep Zone | --- | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS J.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS W.Kirk | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-CIN15 (2Q: 02:52) Chase Saldana pass completed to RB Matt Crafton for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Crafton gained 18 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh 20, Cincinnati 17
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Bunting | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Gangi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Crafton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE J.Junkin | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 02:52) Extra point by Weston Kerns was good. Pittsburgh 21, Cincinnati 17 |
| (2Q: 02:41) Weston Kerns kicked off 57 yards from the PIT35. Darren Johnston returned the ball 18 yards to the CIN26. Tackled by Erick Andrews. |
1-10-CIN26 (2Q: 02:06) Clarence Augustynowicz ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Johnnie Dunn, assisted by ILB Donald Russell.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Naeole |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey |
| +++ | RDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Bradford |
| +++ | MLB D.Russell | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | WLB J.Dunn | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-10-CIN26 (2Q: 01:57) Mitch Blackwell pass was intended for WR Darren Johnston and was intercepted by ILB Donald Russell at the CIN34. Tackled by Graham Naeole. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Protect | --- | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| --- | LCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| --- | RCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| --- | NB B.Blades | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| --- | FS D.Shelton | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN34 (2Q: 01:44) Chase Saldana pass completed to TE Keegan Rathbone for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Marcos Powell, assisted by S J.C. Clements. Rathbone gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Kafka | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Iheme | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Church | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Panko | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Turner | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN17 (2Q: 01:34) Chase Saldana pass was dropped by TE Keegan Rathbone. PENALTY: S J.C. Clements of Cincinnati was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Emmons | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Gangi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Sutton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Swindle | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Turner | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN10 (2Q: 01:30) Chase Saldana pass completed to TE Keegan Rathbone for 9 yards. Tackled by S Winfred Kirk.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Junkin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Rathbone | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Gangi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | Short Zone | --- | | TE H.Redding | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-CIN01 (2Q: 01:11) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Keegan Church for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 27, Cincinnati 17
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Gangi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Jefcoat | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Godfrey | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NB M.Patterson | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT B.Swindle | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SILB J.Sebastian | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WILB D.Turner | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | WLB J.Clements | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | LCB C.Hickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | RCB W.Kirk | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | SS T.Hass | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 01:11) Extra point by Weston Kerns was good. Pittsburgh 28, Cincinnati 17 |
| (2Q: 01:03) Weston Kerns kicked off 61 yards from the PIT35. Darren Johnston returned the ball 21 yards to the CIN25. Tackled by Jerald Sutton. |
1-10-CIN25 (2Q: 00:58) Mitch Blackwell pass completed to TE Graham Naeole for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Randy Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Mukherjee | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Castillo | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE D.Cordell | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | NB B.Blades | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN25 (2Q: 00:36) Roger Castillo ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Bubba Bennett, assisted by OLB Randy Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Mukherjee |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Naeole |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey |
| +++ | RDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Castillo | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Russell | In Box | --- | | FB B.Bradford |
| +++ | WLB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | NB B.Blades | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| --- | FS D.Shelton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
3-6-CIN29 (2Q: 00:26) Mitch Blackwell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Burt Aiello. DT Bubba Bennett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Mukherjee | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Cordell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE L.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Aiello | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB D.Russell | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Bradford | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | RCB R.Brackens | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | NB B.Blades | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-6-CIN29 (2Q: 00:21) Eric Hutton punted 54 yards. Reuben Brackens returned the kick 6 yards to the PIT23. Tackled by Harry Iheme. |
1-10-PIT23 (2Q: 00:11) Rufus Godfrey ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Andy Emmons, assisted by OLB Dashawn Turner.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Emmons | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE H.Iheme | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Godfrey | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB K.Panko | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Patrick Francis kicked off 73 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 15:00) Chase Saldana pass was intended for WR Jim Bunting and was intercepted by S Winfred Kirk at the PIT49. The interception was returned 49 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 28, Cincinnati 23
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Bunting | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT A.Emmons | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Gangi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Swindle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Panko | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Andrews | Protect | --- | WLB D.Turner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| --- | RCB C.Hickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 15:00) Extra point by Patrick Francis was good. Pittsburgh 28, Cincinnati 24 |
| (3Q: 14:48) Patrick Francis kicked off 74 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 14:48) Rufus Godfrey ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Alejandro Jefcoat.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Emmons | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE H.Iheme | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Godfrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Panko | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-PIT25 (3Q: 14:07) Rufus Godfrey ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Dashawn Turner, assisted by OLB Kody Panko.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Emmons | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE H.Iheme | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Godfrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Panko | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Swindle |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-PIT28 (3Q: 13:24) Chase Saldana pass completed to TE Keegan Rathbone for 12 yards. Tackled by S J.C. Clements, assisted by S Winfred Kirk. Rathbone 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-4 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE H.Iheme | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Bunting | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Gangi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Panko | Short Zone | --- | | TE J.Junkin | Protect | +++ | WILB D.Turner | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB M.Powell | Short Zone | --- | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS T.Hass | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS W.Kirk | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT40 (3Q: 12:45) Chase Saldana pass completed to TE Jayden Junkin for 9 yards. Tackled by S Troy Hass. Junkin gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Bunting | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE J.Gangi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Franz | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Junkin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-PIT49 (3Q: 12:18) Rufus Godfrey ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Kody Panko, assisted by OLB Alejandro Jefcoat. Key block delivered by Wade Hancock.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Kafka | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE H.Iheme | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | --- | | RB R.Godfrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Panko | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Swindle |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CIN41 (3Q: 11:45) Jim Bunting ran a reverse around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Winfred Kirk. Key block delivered by Jayden Junkin.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky, Buzz | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Bunting | Ball Carrier | +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE J.Gangi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Crafton |
| +++ | SILB M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Junkin |
| +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| --- | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-CIN35 (3Q: 11:04) Chase Saldana pass completed to TE Keegan Rathbone for 23 yards. Tackled by OLB Kody Panko. Rathbone gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Emmons | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Iheme | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Godfrey | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Panko | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Turner | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN12 (3Q: 10:25) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Darrin Lyon for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Dashawn Turner.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Emmons | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Iheme | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Crafton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Turner | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-CIN07 (3Q: 09:58) Chase Saldana pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Keegan Rathbone. CB Conner Hickey defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Kafka | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Iheme | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Godfrey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB K.Panko | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Turner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-CIN07 (3Q: 09:51) Play-Action. Chase Saldana pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Matt Crafton. OLB Alejandro Jefcoat defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE H.Iheme | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Junkin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Gangi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Panko | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Redding | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB D.Turner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB M.Powell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Hickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB D.Taylor | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS J.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS W.Kirk | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-CIN07 (3Q: 09:47) Weston Kerns attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 31, Cincinnati 24 |
| (3Q: 09:41) Weston Kerns kicked off 65 yards from the PIT35. Darren Johnston returned the ball 33 yards to the CIN33. Tackled by Thomas Richardson. PENALTY: FB Bert Bradford of Cincinnati was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-CIN09 (3Q: 09:14) Mitch Blackwell scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Blades. Cincinnati's Arnie Corley was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor foot injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB J.Alexander | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| --- | RCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | NB B.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-CIN13 (3Q: 08:32) Mitch Blackwell pass was dropped by TE Graham Naeole.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Mukherjee | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Castillo | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Cordell | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | WLB J.Dunn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-CIN13 (3Q: 08:26) Mitch Blackwell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Burt Aiello. S Fernando Croom defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Aiello | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | RCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | NB B.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-CIN13 (3Q: 08:21) Eric Hutton punted 48 yards. Reuben Brackens called for a fair catch at the PIT39. |
1-10-PIT39 (3Q: 08:14) Matt Crafton ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Mack Patterson, assisted by ILB Jacob Sebastian.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Bunting |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE J.Gangi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Junkin |
| +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| --- | LCB J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-PIT41 (3Q: 07:51) Rufus Godfrey ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Dashawn Turner, assisted by DT Andy Emmons. Key block delivered by Oliver Cooley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Emmons | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE H.Iheme | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | --- | | RB R.Godfrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Swindle |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CIN49 (3Q: 07:13) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Keegan Church for 34 yards. Tackled by S Troy Hass. Church gained 32 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Junkin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Gangi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Andrews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN15 (3Q: 06:45) Matt Crafton ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Kody Panko, assisted by S Troy Hass. Key block delivered by Alexander Berehula.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Kafka | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE H.Iheme | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Panko | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Swindle |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-CIN08 (3Q: 06:11) Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Jim Bunting for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Bunting gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Pittsburgh 37, Cincinnati 24
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Bunting | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Emmons | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Gangi | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Church | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Andrews | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | Short Zone | --- | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Short Zone | --- | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 06:11) Extra point by Weston Kerns was good. Pittsburgh 38, Cincinnati 24 |
| (3Q: 06:05) Weston Kerns kicked off 59 yards from the PIT35. Darren Johnston returned the ball 22 yards to the CIN28. Tackled by Keegan Church. |
1-10-CIN28 (3Q: 05:46) Clarence Augustynowicz ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Bubba Bennett, assisted by DE Amari Thompkins. Key block delivered by Chris Armstrong.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Thomas | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Bailey |
| +++ | RDE D.Calvert | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Reese |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | RCB R.Brackens | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | NB J.Alexander | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| --- | DB B.Blades | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-CIN33 (3Q: 05:03) Clarence Augustynowicz ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Cole Thomas, assisted by ILB Donald Russell.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey |
| +++ | RDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Russell | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Bradford |
| +++ | WLB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | NB B.Blades | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-CIN35 (3Q: 04:28) Mitch Blackwell pass completed to WR Darren Johnston for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Jeffrey McBurrows. Pittsburgh's Levon Bishop 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, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE L.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Aiello | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Johnston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | RCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | NB J.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-CIN35 (3Q: 03:43) Eric Hutton punted 57 yards. Reuben Brackens returned the kick 5 yards to the PIT13. Tackled by Dustin Kafka. |
1-10-PIT13 (3Q: 03:33) Aidan Franz ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Dustin Kafka.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Bunting |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Kafka | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton |
| +++ | RDE H.Iheme | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Swindle |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Franz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Panko | In Box | --- | | FB E.Andrews |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | --- | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-PIT15 (3Q: 02:51) Rufus Godfrey ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Kody Panko, assisted by S Winfred Kirk. Key block delivered by Perry Boyd.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Kafka | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE J.Gangi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Sutton |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Godfrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Panko | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Swindle |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB J.Clements | Out of Box | --- | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT24 (3Q: 02:23) Rufus Godfrey ran around left end for -6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Dashawn Turner.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Kafka | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE H.Iheme | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Godfrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Swindle |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| --- | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-16-PIT18 (3Q: 01:47) Play-Action. Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Keegan Church for 20 yards. Tackled by S Winfred Kirk. Church gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky, Buzz | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Sutton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Emmons | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Rathbone | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Gangi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Franz | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Junkin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Hickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB J.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT38 (3Q: 01:05) Matt Crafton ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Jacob Sebastian, assisted by DE Jackie Gangi. Key block delivered by Erick Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Junkin |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | In Box | --- | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE J.Gangi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | --- | | RB M.Crafton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Andrews |
| +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | In Box | --- | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-PIT47 (3Q: 00:34) Matt Crafton ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Troy Hass, assisted by S Winfred Kirk. Key block delivered by Oliver Cooley.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Junkin |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE J.Gangi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Andrews |
| +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT49 (3Q: 00:08) Chase Saldana pass completed to TE Keegan Rathbone for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Conner Hickey. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Sutton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Rathbone | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Gangi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Franz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Andrews | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-2-CIN43 (4Q: 15:00) Chase Saldana pass completed to RB Aidan Franz for 30 yards. Tackled by OLB Alejandro Jefcoat. Franz gained 21 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Bunting | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Rathbone | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Gangi | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Church | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Franz | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Junkin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Hickey | Deep Zone | --- | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB J.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN13 (4Q: 14:13) Chase Saldana pass completed to RB Aidan Franz for 0 yards. Tackled by S J.C. Clements, assisted by ILB Mack Patterson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Bunting | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Gangi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Franz | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE J.Junkin | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN13 (4Q: 13:46) Play-Action. Chase Saldana pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Harold Redding. DE Jackie Gangi drove right through Matt Crafton to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Junkin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Gangi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Protect | --- | SILB M.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Redding | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| --- | WLB D.Turner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-CIN13 (4Q: 13:41) Play-Action. Chase Saldana pass completed to RB Matt Crafton for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Crafton gained 1 yard after the catch. Pittsburgh 44, Cincinnati 24
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE H.Iheme | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Bunting | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Gangi | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Church | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB K.Panko | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Junkin | Protect | +++ | WILB D.Turner | Short Zone | --- | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB M.Powell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB C.Hickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB D.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS J.Clements | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS W.Kirk | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 13:41) Extra point by Weston Kerns was good. Pittsburgh 45, Cincinnati 24 |
| (4Q: 13:32) Weston Kerns kicked off 56 yards from the PIT35. Darren Johnston returned the ball 29 yards to the CIN38. Tackled by Jerald Sutton. |
1-10-CIN38 (4Q: 13:12) Burt Aiello ran a trap outside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Cole Thomas, assisted by S Fernando Croom. Key block delivered by Dwight Mukherjee. Cincinnati's Montrae Patton was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Reese |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | In Box | --- | | TE G.Naeole |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey |
| +++ | RDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Aiello | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Mukherjee |
| +++ | MLB D.Russell | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | WLB J.Dunn | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Patton |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT49 (4Q: 12:48) Burt Aiello ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Brackens, assisted by DT Bubba Bennett. PENALTY: G Arnie Corley of Cincinnati was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Reese |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Naeole |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey |
| +++ | RDE B.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Aiello | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Mukherjee |
| +++ | MLB D.Russell | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | WLB J.Dunn | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Out of Box | +++ | | C R.Rydzak |
| +++ | RCB J.Alexander | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| --- | SS F.Croom | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-CIN41 (4Q: 12:39) Mitch Blackwell pass completed to RB Roger Castillo for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Jeffrey McBurrows, assisted by ILB Donald Russell. Castillo gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Mukherjee | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Cordell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Castillo | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Bradford | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | WLB J.Dunn | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Rydzak |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Bump and Run | --- | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT49 (4Q: 11:59) Mitch Blackwell pass completed to RB Clarence Augustynowicz for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Bob Blades. Augustynowicz gained 24 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Naeole | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Taylor | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Rydzak |
| +++ | NB B.Blades | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT27 (4Q: 11:14) Mitch Blackwell pass completed to RB Clarence Augustynowicz for 18 yards. Tackled by S Fernando Croom. Augustynowicz gained 17 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Naeole | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Taylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB B.Bradford | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | WLB J.Dunn | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Bump and Run | --- | | C R.Rydzak |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-9-PIT09 (4Q: 10:47) Mitch Blackwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Trey Bailey. ILB Donald Russell defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB D.Russell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Rydzak |
| +++ | NB B.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-PIT09 (4Q: 10:40) Mitch Blackwell pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Graham Naeole. ILB Donald Russell blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB D.Russell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Rydzak |
| +++ | NB B.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| --- | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-PIT09 (4Q: 10:31) Mitch Blackwell pass completed to TE Graham Naeole for 3 yards. Tackled by S David Shelton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Reese | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Aiello | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB D.Russell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Mukherjee | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | WLB J.McBurrows | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Rydzak |
| +++ | RCB B.Blades | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-PIT06 (4Q: 10:01) Patrick Francis attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 45, Cincinnati 27 |
| (4Q: 09:54) Patrick Francis kicked off 50 yards from the CIN35. Jim Bunting returned the ball 22 yards to the PIT37. Tackled by Dustin Kafka. |
1-10-PIT37 (4Q: 09:35) Matt Crafton ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Dashawn Turner.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Kafka | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE J.Gangi | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB K.Panko | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| --- | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-PIT40 (4Q: 08:50) Chase Saldana pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jerald Sutton. DT Dustin Kafka blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Bunting | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Kafka | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Iheme | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Lyon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Protect | --- | SILB M.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Andrews | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Turner | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| --- | LCB J.Clements | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| --- | NB M.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-PIT40 (4Q: 08:40) Play-Action. Chase Saldana pass completed to WR Keegan Church for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Dashawn Turner. Church gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE H.Iheme | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Junkin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Gangi | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Panko | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Redding | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB D.Turner | Short Zone | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB M.Powell | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS J.Clements | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS W.Kirk | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT49 (4Q: 08:03) Matt Crafton ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jacob Sebastian.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Junkin |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE J.Gangi | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Redding |
| --- | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Andrews |
| +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| --- | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-CIN47 (4Q: 07:37) Rufus Godfrey ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Dashawn Turner, assisted by DT Dustin Kafka.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Kafka | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE H.Iheme | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Godfrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Panko | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Swindle |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| --- | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-CIN45 (4Q: 06:53) Matt Crafton ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Dashawn Turner.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE H.Iheme | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE J.Gangi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Sutton |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Panko | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Swindle |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB M.Powell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB D.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-5-CIN46 (4Q: 06:06) Don Colombo punted 38 yards. Darren Johnston returned the kick 7 yards to the CIN15. Tackled by Christopher Farr. |
1-10-CIN15 (4Q: 05:56) Mitch Blackwell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Burt Aiello.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Reese | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Aiello | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Mukherjee | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | WLB J.Dunn | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Rydzak |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CIN15 (4Q: 05:49) Mitch Blackwell pass completed to WR Darren Johnston for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Randy Taylor, assisted by ILB Donald Russell. Johnston gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | --- | | C R.Rydzak |
| +++ | NB B.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN25 (4Q: 05:31) Mitch Blackwell pass completed to WR Trey Bailey for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Johnnie Dunn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Aiello | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Mukherjee | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | WLB J.Dunn | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Rydzak |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-CIN31 (4Q: 05:12) Mitch Blackwell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Graham Naeole. DE Amari Thompkins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE J.Dunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Rydzak |
| --- | NB B.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-CIN31 (4Q: 05:04) Mitch Blackwell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Graham Naeole. DT Bubba Bennett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Aiello | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB R.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | RCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Rydzak |
| +++ | NB B.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| --- | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-4-CIN31 (4Q: 05:00) Mitch Blackwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darren Johnston. CB Reuben Brackens defended the pass. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT J.Gerdes | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Aiello | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Taylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | RCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Rydzak |
| --- | NB B.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN31 (4Q: 04:53) Aidan Franz ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Winfred Kirk. S Winfred Kirk knocked down Alexander Berehula to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky, Buzz | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Bunting |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE J.Gangi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Franz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | In Box | --- | | FB E.Andrews |
| +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | In Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| --- | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-CIN29 (4Q: 04:10) Rufus Godfrey ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Troy Hass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Emmons | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE J.Gangi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Godfrey | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Panko | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Swindle |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Out of Box | --- | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| --- | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-CIN28 (4Q: 03:26) Matt Crafton ran inside the left guard for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Kody Panko. Key block delivered by Desmond Bloom.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE H.Iheme | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE J.Gangi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Sutton |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Panko | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Swindle |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB M.Powell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB D.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS W.Kirk | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-CIN13 (4Q: 02:42) Matt Crafton ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Winfred Kirk, assisted by ILB Mack Patterson. Key block delivered by Desmond Bloom.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Junkin |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Emmons | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE J.Gangi | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Redding |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | --- | | RB M.Crafton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Andrews |
| +++ | WILB J.Sebastian | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | --- |
|
| Cincinnati called a time out. |
2-5-CIN08 (4Q: 02:33) Matt Crafton ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Winfred Kirk.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Lyon |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Emmons | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE H.Iheme | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Church |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Panko | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Swindle |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Cincinnati called a time out. |
| 3-4-CIN07 (4Q: 02:26) PENALTY: C Wade Hancock of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
3-9-CIN12 (4Q: 02:26) Matt Crafton ran around left end for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Dashawn Turner, assisted by CB Conner Hickey.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE H.Iheme | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Junkin |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Mackie | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Rathbone |
| +++ | RDE J.Gangi | In Box | --- | | TE H.Redding |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Crafton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Panko | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Andrews |
| +++ | WILB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | WLB M.Powell | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-9-CIN12 (4Q: 02:17) Weston Kerns attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 48, Cincinnati 27 |
| (4Q: 02:09) Weston Kerns kicked off 72 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN25 (4Q: 02:09) Mitch Blackwell pass completed to TE Dwight Mukherjee for 9 yards. Tackled by S David Shelton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE J.Dunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Reese | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Aiello | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Mukherjee | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | RCB J.McBurrows | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Rydzak |
| +++ | NB J.Alexander | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-1-CIN34 (4Q: 02:00) Mitch Blackwell pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Clarence Augustynowicz. CB Reuben Brackens defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Russell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | LCB R.Brackens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | RCB J.Alexander | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C R.Rydzak |
| +++ | NB B.Blades | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
3-1-CIN34 (4Q: 01:56) Mitch Blackwell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Graham Naeole. CB Jerry Alexander defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE L.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Reese | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE D.Calvert | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Aiello | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Mukherjee | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | RCB R.Brackens | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | NB J.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Rydzak |
| +++ | DB B.Blades | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-1-CIN34 (4Q: 01:50) Mitch Blackwell pass completed to RB Burt Aiello for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jerry Alexander.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE L.Bishop | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Reese | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Aiello | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Mukherjee | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | RCB R.Brackens | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | NB J.Alexander | Bump and Run | +++ | | C R.Rydzak |
| +++ | DB B.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN40 (4Q: 01:29) Mitch Blackwell pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Darren Johnston. DE Dylan Calvert blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE L.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Bennett | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Calvert | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Augustynowicz | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | RCB R.Brackens | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | NB J.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Rydzak |
| +++ | DB B.Blades | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN40 (4Q: 01:25) Mitch Blackwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Trey Bailey. DE Levon Bishop hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE L.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Reese | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Calvert | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Aiello | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Mukherjee | Protect | +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | RCB R.Brackens | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| --- | NB J.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Rydzak |
| +++ | DB B.Blades | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-CIN40 (4Q: 01:18) Mitch Blackwell pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Graham Naeole. DE Dylan Calvert blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE L.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Calvert | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Aiello | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | RCB R.Brackens | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| --- | NB J.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Rydzak |
| +++ | DB B.Blades | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-10-CIN40 (4Q: 01:11) Mitch Blackwell pass completed to TE Graham Naeole for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Randy Taylor, assisted by S David Shelton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Blackwell |
| *** | LDE L.Bishop | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Pipkin | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Thomas | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Naeole | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Thompkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Bailey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Calvert | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Aiello | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Taylor | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Johnston | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB J.McBurrows | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Neufeld |
| +++ | RCB R.Brackens | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Armstrong |
| +++ | NB J.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | C R.Rydzak |
| +++ | DB B.Blades | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG A.Corley |
| +++ | SS F.Croom | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.Foreman |
| +++ | FS D.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN48 (4Q: 01:04) Aidan Franz ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Dustin Kafka, assisted by S Troy Hass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Saldana |
| *** | LDE C.Howe | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Bunting |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Kafka | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Sutton |
| +++ | RDE J.Gangi | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Swindle |
| +++ | SLB A.Jefcoat | In Box | --- | | RB A.Franz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Panko | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Lyon |
| +++ | WLB D.Turner | In Box | +++ | | LT O.Cooley |
| +++ | LCB J.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Boyd |
| +++ | RCB C.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C W.Hancock |
| +++ | NB M.Powell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Bloom |
| +++ | SS W.Kirk | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.Berehula |
| +++ | FS T.Hass | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Cincinnati called a time out. |
| 2-11-CIN49 (4Q: 00:54) Chase Saldana dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| 3-13-PIT49 (4Q: 00:10) Chase Saldana dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: Pittsburgh Ironmen 48, Cincinnati Monarchs 27 |