| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 68 degrees, fair, 4 mph wind. |
| New England won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Nicky Vanags kicked off 59 yards from the HOU35. Mario Stevens returned the ball 20 yards to the NED26. Tackled by Cristian Wheeler. |
1-10-NED26 (1Q: 14:33) Marco Holliday ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Miles Perry.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | --- | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Coffey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw |
| +++ | RDE R.Jordan | In Box | --- | | RB M.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez |
| +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB I.Tijerina | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-NED25 (1Q: 13:59) Mario Stevens ran inside the right guard for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Giovanni Manning. Key block delivered by Jerry Castillo. PENALTY: G Jerry Castillo of New England was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | --- | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw |
| +++ | RDE R.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | WLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | --- | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | NB G.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| --- | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-21-NED15 (1Q: 13:49) Cesar Swift pass completed to FB Shaquille Ramirez for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Giovanni Manning. Ramirez gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Coffey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Jordan | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Holliday | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB I.Tijerina | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-NED27 (1Q: 13:10) Cesar Swift pass completed to FB Shaquille Ramirez for -4 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Collier.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Protect | --- | SLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB G.Manning | Deep Zone | --- | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB A.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB M.Alimonti | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | RCB G.Madison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-13-NED23 (1Q: 12:34) Bernard Ogden punted 45 yards. Grant Madison called for a fair catch at the HOU32. |
1-10-HOU32 (1Q: 12:26) Play-Action. Marco Smith pass completed to WR Michael Dumrauf for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch, assisted by CB Isaac Poppe.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE M.Hozan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Protect | +++ | SLB I.Sharber | Short Zone | --- | | TE R.Robbins | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | --- | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-8-HOU34 (1Q: 11:59) Marco Smith pass completed to WR Mel Bettencourt for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Frederick.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Sheldon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Clark | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Richie | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Bettencourt | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Shea | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | NB W.Ochs | Short Zone | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | DB I.Sharber | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-HOU39 (1Q: 11:20) Marco Smith pass completed to WR Bo Clark for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch, assisted by CB Carlos Frederick.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Clark | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Richie | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB W.Ochs | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS D.Boulware | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-1-HOU41 (1Q: 10:44) Austin Mahon punted 55 yards. The ball was downed at the NED04. |
1-10-NED04 (1Q: 10:37) Mario Stevens ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Devin Blackledge. Key block delivered by Edgar Lavery.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | --- | | TE B.Calinoff |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Coffey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw |
| +++ | RDE R.Jordan | In Box | --- | | RB M.Stevens | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Manning | In Box | --- | | TE A.Griffin |
| +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | --- | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB I.Tijerina | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | --- | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 1-10-NED14 (1Q: 10:15) PENALTY: T Frederick Harper of New England was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NED09 (1Q: 10:07) Play-Action. Cesar Swift pass was dropped by WR Thurman Crenshaw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: DT Byron Coffey of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Coffey | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE R.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB I.Tijerina | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| --- | FS P.Wittich | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-NED14 (1Q: 10:01) Cesar Swift pass completed to RB Mario Stevens for 8 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Collier.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB D.Blackledge | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | NB G.Madison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-NED22 (1Q: 09:36) Mario Stevens ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Devin Blackledge, assisted by OLB Giovanni Manning.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| --- | 3tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw |
| +++ | RDE R.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | WLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| --- | RCB S.Mills | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | NB G.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-NED21 (1Q: 09:10) Marco Holliday ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Devin Blackledge, assisted by DE Herman Tatum. Key block delivered by Edgar Lavery.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw |
| +++ | RDE R.Jordan | In Box | --- | | RB M.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | WLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB M.Alimonti | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| --- | NB G.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| --- | FS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NED24 (1Q: 08:27) Cesar Swift pass completed to RB Marco Holliday for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Ivan Tijerina. Holliday gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Coffey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB I.Tijerina | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-NED33 (1Q: 07:59) Mario Stevens ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Miles Perry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw |
| +++ | RDE R.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | WLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | NB G.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-NED32 (1Q: 07:24) Marco Holliday ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Wayne Prior. Key block delivered by Frederick Harper.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw |
| +++ | RDE R.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB I.Tijerina | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez |
| +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | RCB M.Alimonti | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS W.Prior | In Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| --- | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NED34 (1Q: 06:49) Cesar Swift pass completed to RB Mario Stevens for 17 yards. Tackled by S Vernon Cales. Stevens gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Jordan | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Stevens | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | NB G.Madison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU49 (1Q: 06:05) Cesar Swift pass was dropped by WR Neil Groh. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Double X(SE) | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez | Protect | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| --- | NB G.Madison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU49 (1Q: 05:55) Play-Action. Cesar Swift pass completed to WR Thurman Crenshaw for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Giovanni Manning. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Crenshaw gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Coffey | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB I.Tijerina | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 05:11) Cesar Swift pass completed to WR Neil Groh for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Giovanni Manning. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU A.J. Collier for 7 yards to the HOU29.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) N.Groh | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Coffey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB I.Tijerina | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU29 (1Q: 05:05) Marco Smith pass completed to WR Blake Wilkerson for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Sharber.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Hozan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB I.Sharber | Short Zone | --- | | FB G.Woodson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | Bump and Run | --- | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Bump and Run | --- | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU44 (1Q: 04:18) Marco Smith sacked by DT Roy Lonier for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Charles Alcott.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE M.Hozan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Clark | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Richie | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| --- | RCB I.Poppe | Spy on QB | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Boulware | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| --- | SS E.Hammond | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| --- | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-19-HOU35 (1Q: 03:52) Gino O'Reilley ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch, assisted by OLB Bo Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf |
| +++ | RDE M.Hozan | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB I.Sharber | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Woodson |
| +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| --- | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-15-HOU39 (1Q: 03:20) Marco Smith pass completed to WR Bo Clark for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Isaac Poppe. PENALTY: T Charles Alcott of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Lonier | Rush Passer | --- | | RB G.O'Reilley | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Clark | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB H.Richie | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB W.Ochs | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| --- | FS D.Boulware | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-25-HOU29 (1Q: 03:10) Marco Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Michael Dumrauf. CB Carlos Frederick hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB H.Richie | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB C.Frederick | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB W.Ochs | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS D.Boulware | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-25-HOU29 (1Q: 03:04) Austin Mahon punted 30 yards. Mario Stevens called for a fair catch at the NED41. |
| 1-10-NED41 (1Q: 02:53) PENALTY: T Frederick Harper of New England was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NED36 (1Q: 02:43) Cesar Swift scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Mark Alimonti.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE R.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Covey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Coffey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB B.Infante | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Dreyfuss | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | NB G.Madison | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | DB M.Alimonti | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-NED44 (1Q: 02:12) Cesar Swift sacked by DT Philip Schlegel for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Jerry Castillo. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Antoine Thornton for 8 yards to the NED47.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB D.Blackledge | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | NB G.Madison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| --- | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-NED47 (1Q: 01:37) Cesar Swift pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Levon Dreyfuss. S Silas Mills defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE R.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT R.Covey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Coffey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | MLB B.Infante | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Dreyfuss | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | NB G.Madison | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | DB M.Alimonti | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-NED47 (1Q: 01:32) Bernard Ogden punted 47 yards. Grant Madison returned the kick 10 yards to the HOU16. Tackled by Jerry Castillo. |
1-10-HOU16 (1Q: 01:23) Gino O'Reilley ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Thomas Swift, assisted by OLB Harold Richie. Key block delivered by Emmitt Massicott.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf |
| +++ | RDE M.Hozan | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Clark |
| +++ | WLB H.Richie | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Boulware | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-HOU25 (1Q: 00:43) Marco Smith pass completed to RB Gino O'Reilley for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Frederick. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Hozan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB I.Sharber | Short Zone | --- | | FB G.Woodson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU31 (1Q: 00:06) Marco Smith pass completed to TE Rob Spence for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Isaac Poppe. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Spence gained 18 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Spence | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Hozan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB I.Sharber | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-NED43 (2Q: 15:00) Gino O'Reilley ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Thomas Swift.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf |
| +++ | RDE M.Hozan | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Clark |
| +++ | WLB H.Richie | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| --- | RCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB W.Ochs | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-NED39 (2Q: 14:33) Dominique Foreman ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by S Ernie Hammond, assisted by ILB Morris Bratsch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Robbins |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Ward | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| --- | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf |
| +++ | RDE M.Hozan | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Foreman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB I.Sharber | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Horn |
| +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Spy | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| --- | WLB B.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| --- | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-NED43 (2Q: 14:07) Marco Smith pass completed to WR Blake Wilkerson for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Isaac Poppe, assisted by CB Carlos Frederick.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE I.Sharber | Rush Passer | --- | | RB G.O'Reilley | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Clark | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Richie | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB W.Ochs | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED32 (2Q: 13:45) Marco Smith pass completed to FB Gregory Woodson for 1 yard. Tackled by S Rob Harper, assisted by CB Carlos Frederick. Woodson gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Hozan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB I.Sharber | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | Bump and Run | --- | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-NED31 (2Q: 13:19) Marco Smith pass completed to RB Dominique Foreman for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Harold Richie. Foreman gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Clark | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Hozan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Foreman | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB G.Woodson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Richie | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB W.Ochs | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED14 (2Q: 12:40) Marco Smith pass completed to TE Steven Horn for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Horn gained 5 yards after the catch. Houston 6, New England 0
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Hozan | Rush Passer | --- | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB I.Sharber | Short Zone | --- | | TE S.Horn | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 12:40) Extra point by Nicky Vanags was good. Houston 7, New England 0 |
| (2Q: 12:34) Nicky Vanags kicked off 50 yards from the HOU35. Mario Stevens returned the ball 31 yards to the NED46. Tackled by Vernon Cales. |
1-10-NED46 (2Q: 12:10) Cesar Swift pass completed to TE Antoine Thornton for 18 yards. Tackled by S Phil Wittich. Thornton gained 3 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Antoine Thornton on the HOU36.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Coffey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Protect | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB I.Tijerina | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU36 (2Q: 11:38) Marco Holliday ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Giovanni Manning. CB A.J. Collier crushed Edgar Lavery to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Coffey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw |
| +++ | RDE R.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez |
| +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB I.Tijerina | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| --- | RCB S.Mills | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU35 (2Q: 11:05) Cesar Swift pass completed to WR Tony Small for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Giovanni Manning. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU A.J. Collier for 70 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 13, New England 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Gott | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| --- | NB G.Madison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 11:05) Extra point by Nicky Vanags was good. Houston 14, New England 0 |
| (2Q: 10:57) Nicky Vanags kicked off 48 yards from the HOU35. Mario Stevens returned the ball 25 yards to the NED42. Tackled by Vernon Cales. |
1-10-NED42 (2Q: 10:23) Marco Holliday ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Giovanni Manning. Key block delivered by Frederick Harper.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Coffey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw |
| +++ | RDE R.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Gott |
| +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU50 (2Q: 09:57) Play-Action. Cesar Swift sacked by DE Riley Jordan for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Frederick Harper.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB I.Tijerina | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| --- | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| --- | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-NED48 (2Q: 09:37) Cesar Swift pass completed to WR Tony Small for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB A.J. Collier, assisted by ILB Devin Blackledge.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Thornton | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Small | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB M.Alimonti | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | NB G.Madison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU44 (2Q: 09:01) Play-Action. Cesar Swift pass completed to RB Marco Holliday for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Devin Blackledge, assisted by OLB Giovanni Manning.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Coffey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE R.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB I.Tijerina | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-HOU35 (2Q: 08:27) Jonathan Gott ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Vernon Cales.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw |
| +++ | RDE R.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Gott | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | WLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | NB G.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-HOU35 (2Q: 07:42) Mario Stevens ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Devin Blackledge. Key block delivered by Cary Plummer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw |
| +++ | RDE R.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB I.Tijerina | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Dreyfuss |
| +++ | WLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB G.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| --- | RCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | NB M.Alimonti | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | In Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU33 (2Q: 07:15) Cesar Swift pass completed to WR Tony Small for 28 yards. Tackled by S Vernon Cales. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Small gained 23 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Jordan | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Stevens | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | NB G.Madison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-HOU05 (2Q: 06:47) Tony Small ran a reverse around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Riley Jordan.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Coffey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw |
| +++ | RDE R.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Gott |
| +++ | SLB G.Manning | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Small | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | --- | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB I.Tijerina | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU06 (2Q: 06:07) Mario Stevens ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Giovanni Manning, assisted by DE Riley Jordan.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Coffey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw |
| +++ | RDE R.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB I.Tijerina | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| --- | RCB S.Mills | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU07 (2Q: 05:34) Cesar Swift pass completed to WR Thurman Crenshaw for 1 yard. Tackled by CB A.J. Collier, assisted by ILB Devin Blackledge. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Crenshaw gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Manning | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB A.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB M.Alimonti | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | RCB G.Madison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS V.Cales | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-6-HOU06 (2Q: 05:06) Ronald Jefferson attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 14, New England 3 |
| (2Q: 04:59) Ronald Jefferson kicked off 50 yards from the NED35. Mel Bettencourt returned the ball 21 yards to the HOU36. Tackled by Asher Griffin. |
1-10-HOU36 (2Q: 04:23) Marco Smith pass completed to WR Michael Dumrauf for 29 yards. Tackled by CB William Ochs. Dumrauf gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Hozan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Protect | +++ | SLB I.Sharber | Short Zone | --- | | FB G.Woodson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB W.Ochs | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NED35 (2Q: 03:51) Marco Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Gino O'Reilley. S John Arends defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Hozan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Clark | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Richie | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| --- | LCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | RCB W.Ochs | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Boulware | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED35 (2Q: 03:45) Marco Smith pass completed to TE Rob Spence for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch. Spence gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Hozan | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Foreman | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB I.Sharber | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-1-NED26 (2Q: 03:24) Gino O'Reilley ran outside the right tackle for 20 yards. Tackled by CB William Ochs. Key block delivered by Jerald Curtin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Ward | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Swift | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf |
| +++ | RDE M.Hozan | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB I.Sharber | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Clark |
| +++ | WLB L.Lee | Spy | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB H.Richie | Out of Box | --- | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | RCB W.Ochs | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB I.Poppe | Out of Box | --- | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS E.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-6-NED06 (2Q: 02:50) Marco Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Gregory Woodson. OLB Ian Sharber defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Richie | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB I.Sharber | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| --- | RCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| --- | SS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-NED06 (2Q: 02:43) Marco Smith pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Rob Spence. OLB Bo Anderson blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Richie | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Wheeler | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB I.Sharber | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-6-NED06 (2Q: 02:36) Marco Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Rob Spence. DT Steven Ward hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Clark | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Richie | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| --- | LCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB W.Ochs | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-NED06 (2Q: 02:30) Nicky Vanags attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 17, New England 3 |
| (2Q: 02:25) Nicky Vanags kicked off 58 yards from the HOU35. Mario Stevens returned the ball 21 yards to the NED28. Tackled by Cristian Wheeler. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-NED28 (2Q: 02:00) Cesar Swift pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Neil Groh. DE Riley Jordan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE R.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB N.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED28 (2Q: 01:53) Tony Small ran a reverse around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Phil Wittich, assisted by DT Philip Schlegel.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw |
| +++ | RDE R.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Stevens |
| +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | NB G.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-NED27 (2Q: 01:35) Cesar Swift pass was intended for WR Thurman Crenshaw and was intercepted by CB Grant Madison at the NED43. The interception was returned 43 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 23, New England 3
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez | Protect | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| --- | LCB A.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB M.Alimonti | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | NB G.Madison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| --- | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 01:35) Extra point by Nicky Vanags was good. Houston 24, New England 3 |
| (2Q: 01:23) Nicky Vanags kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (2Q: 01:23) Mario Stevens ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Giovanni Manning.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw |
| +++ | RDE R.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | WLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| --- | RCB S.Mills | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | NB G.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-NED23 (2Q: 01:01) Cesar Swift pass completed to WR Thurman Crenshaw for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Herman Tatum. Crenshaw gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Dreyfuss | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Blitz Passer | --- | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | NB G.Madison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-NED24 (2Q: 00:55) Cesar Swift pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Thurman Crenshaw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE R.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB M.Alimonti | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | NB G.Madison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-NED24 (2Q: 00:43) Bernard Ogden punted 56 yards. Grant Madison returned the kick 16 yards to the HOU36. Tackled by Bill Calinoff. |
1-10-HOU36 (2Q: 00:36) Marco Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Rob Spence. S John Arends defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Hozan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB H.Richie | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| --- | RCB I.Poppe | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Boulware | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| --- | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU36 (2Q: 00:30) Marco Smith pass was dropped by WR Bo Clark.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Sheldon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Protect | --- | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Clark | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE H.Richie | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Bettencourt | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Shea | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | NB W.Ochs | Short Zone | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | DB I.Sharber | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| --- | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU36 (2Q: 00:20) Marco Smith pass completed to WR Bo Clark for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch. Clark gained 7 yards after the catch. Houston's Lenny Duncan was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious head injury.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Clark | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Richie | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | --- | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB W.Ochs | Short Zone | --- | | RG L.Duncan |
| +++ | SS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS D.Boulware | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
1-10-HOU48 (2Q: 00:13) Marco Smith pass was intended for WR Bo Clark and was intercepted by S Ernie Hammond at the NED41. The interception was returned 17 yards. Tackled by Blake Wilkerson. Houston's Gerald Peterson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE I.Sharber | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Protect | --- | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Clark | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB H.Richie | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| --- | RCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| --- | NB W.Ochs | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU42 (2Q: 00:03) Ronald Jefferson attempted a 59 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Ronald Jefferson kicked off 46 yards from the NED35. Mel Bettencourt returned the ball 18 yards to the HOU37. Tackled by Bill Calinoff. |
1-10-HOU37 (3Q: 14:30) Gino O'Reilley ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf |
| +++ | RDE M.Hozan | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB I.Sharber | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-HOU35 (3Q: 13:55) Marco Smith sacked by DT Roy Lonier for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Jerald Curtin.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Hozan | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Clark | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Richie | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| --- | LCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| --- | RCB I.Poppe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Boulware | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-HOU32 (3Q: 13:22) Play-Action. Marco Smith pass was dropped by TE R.J. Robbins. PENALTY: DE Gabe Batchelor of New England was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | MLB H.Richie | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB C.Frederick | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB W.Ochs | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU47 (3Q: 13:15) Marco Smith pass completed to TE R.J. Robbins for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch. Robbins gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Hozan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Protect | +++ | SLB I.Sharber | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED34 (3Q: 12:35) Marco Smith kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Ernie Hammond. Key block delivered by Jerald Curtin.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | --- | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Clark |
| +++ | RDE M.Hozan | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Foreman |
| +++ | SLB I.Sharber | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Woodson |
| +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-NED28 (3Q: 12:04) Gino O'Reilley ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch, assisted by DT Steven Ward. Key block delivered by Emmitt Massicott.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Ward | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf |
| +++ | RDE M.Hozan | In Box | --- | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Clark |
| +++ | WLB H.Richie | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Boulware | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED23 (3Q: 11:34) Marco Smith pass completed to TE Steven Horn for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Bo Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE H.Richie | Rush Passer | --- | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB I.Sharber | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-NED16 (3Q: 10:51) Marco Smith pass completed to RB Gino O'Reilley for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Sharber. O'Reilley gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Hozan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB I.Sharber | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB W.Ochs | Bump and Run | --- | | RG M.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Bump and Run | --- |
|
1-7-NED07 (3Q: 10:27) Marco Smith pass completed to TE Rob Spence for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 30, New England 3
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Hozan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB I.Sharber | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 10:27) Extra point by Nicky Vanags was good. Houston 31, New England 3 |
| (3Q: 10:20) Nicky Vanags kicked off 55 yards from the HOU35. Mario Stevens returned the ball 27 yards to the NED37. Tackled by Gregory Woodson. |
1-10-NED37 (3Q: 09:48) D.J. Rivers pass was dropped by TE Bill Calinoff. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Rivers |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Gott | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Calinoff | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB G.Manning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| --- | NB G.Madison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-10-NED37 (3Q: 09:43) Jonathan Gott ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Miles Perry, assisted by DT Byron Coffey. Key block delivered by Cary Plummer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Rivers |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| --- | 3tcDT B.Coffey | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw |
| +++ | RDE R.Jordan | In Box | --- | | RB J.Gott | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez |
| +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB I.Tijerina | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | RCB G.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-NED45 (3Q: 09:06) Jonathan Gott ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Wayne Prior.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Rivers |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Griffin |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw |
| +++ | RDE N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Gott | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB I.Tijerina | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff |
| +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| --- | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| --- | RCB M.Alimonti | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| --- | SS W.Prior | In Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-NED46 (3Q: 08:35) Bernard Ogden punted 49 yards. Grant Madison returned the kick 6 yards to the HOU11. Tackled by Harold Richie. |
1-10-HOU11 (3Q: 08:27) Gino O'Reilley ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB William Ochs, assisted by OLB Ian Sharber.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf |
| +++ | RDE H.Richie | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Clark |
| +++ | WLB I.Sharber | Spy | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| --- | LCB W.Ochs | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Gehrig |
| +++ | NB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Powell |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU12 (3Q: 07:53) Marco Smith pass completed to TE Rob Spence for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Horn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Richie | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Foreman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB I.Sharber | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Gehrig |
| +++ | RCB W.Ochs | Bump and Run | --- | | RG C.Powell |
| +++ | SS J.Arends | Bump and Run | --- | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU15 (3Q: 07:11) Marco Smith pass completed to WR Bo Clark for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Frederick. Clark gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Clark | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE I.Sharber | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | --- | | FB G.Woodson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Richie | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB W.Ochs | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Gehrig |
| +++ | NB I.Poppe | Short Zone | --- | | RG C.Powell |
| +++ | SS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS D.Boulware | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU31 (3Q: 06:33) Gregory Woodson ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Rob Harper. PENALTY: FB Gregory Woodson of Houston was called for an Illegal Substitution.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Robbins |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| --- | 1tcDT S.Ward | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Horn |
| +++ | RDE H.Richie | In Box | --- | | RB D.Foreman |
| +++ | SLB I.Sharber | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | --- | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | In Box | --- | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Gehrig |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Powell |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-15-HOU26 (3Q: 06:25) Marco Smith pass completed to WR Michael Dumrauf for 25 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S John Arends. Dumrauf gained 26 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Hozan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Protect | +++ | SLB I.Sharber | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Gehrig |
| +++ | RCB W.Ochs | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Powell |
| +++ | SS J.Arends | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED49 (3Q: 05:55) Marco Smith pass completed to WR Bo Clark for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Sharber.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Dumrauf | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Wilkerson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE H.Richie | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT B.Clark | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB I.Sharber | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Gehrig |
| +++ | NB D.Boulware | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Powell |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NED38 (3Q: 05:34) Dominique Foreman ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S John Arends. OLB Harold Richie knocked down Junior Gehrig to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | --- | | TE R.Robbins |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf |
| +++ | RDE M.Hozan | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Foreman | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB I.Sharber | In Box | --- | | TE S.Horn |
| +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Spy | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB H.Richie | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Gehrig |
| --- | RCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Powell |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-NED39 (3Q: 04:58) Marco Smith pass completed to RB Gino O'Reilley for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Frederick.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Clark | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Hozan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB I.Sharber | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Gehrig |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Powell |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED28 (3Q: 04:16) Marco Smith pass was dropped by FB Gregory Woodson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Clark | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE H.Richie | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB I.Sharber | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Gehrig |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Powell |
| +++ | SS J.Arends | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED28 (3Q: 04:10) Marco Smith pass completed to TE Rob Spence for 5 yards. Tackled by CB William Ochs, assisted by OLB Bo Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Robbins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE M.Hozan | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Foreman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB H.Richie | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Gehrig |
| +++ | RCB W.Ochs | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Powell |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-NED23 (3Q: 03:37) Marco Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Gino O'Reilley. CB William Ochs defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Sharber | Rush Passer | --- | | RB G.O'Reilley | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Clark | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Richie | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Gehrig |
| +++ | NB W.Ochs | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Powell |
| +++ | SS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-NED23 (3Q: 03:30) Nicky Vanags attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 34, New England 3 |
| (3Q: 03:22) Nicky Vanags kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (3Q: 03:22) D.J. Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Thurman Crenshaw. ILB Devin Blackledge defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: OLB Ivan Tijerina of Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Rivers |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Gott | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB I.Tijerina | Short Zone | --- | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| --- | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED30 (3Q: 03:15) Jonathan Gott ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by S Vernon Cales, assisted by S Phil Wittich. Key block delivered by Jerry Castillo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Rivers |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | --- | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw |
| +++ | RDE R.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Gott | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | WLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | NB G.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-NED39 (3Q: 02:43) Mario Stevens ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Grant Madison.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Rivers |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw |
| +++ | RDE R.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | WLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| --- | RCB G.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | NB D.Logsdon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-NED39 (3Q: 02:01) Mario Stevens ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Devin Blackledge, assisted by S Phil Wittich. Key block delivered by Frederick Harper.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Rivers |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw |
| +++ | RDE R.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | WLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB G.Manning | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | NB M.Alimonti | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS W.Prior | In Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED45 (3Q: 01:30) Mario Stevens ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Miles Perry. DT Miles Perry knocked down Frederick Harper to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Rivers |
| *** | LDE N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw |
| +++ | RDE R.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Dreyfuss |
| +++ | WLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| --- | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | NB G.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| --- | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| --- | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-NED41 (3Q: 00:50) Jonathan Gott ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Miles Perry, assisted by OLB Giovanni Manning.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Rivers |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dreyfuss |
| +++ | RDE R.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Gott | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | WLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | NB G.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-18-NED37 (3Q: 00:23) D.J. Rivers pass completed to WR Thurman Crenshaw for 44 yards. Tackled by S Phil Wittich.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Rivers |
| *** | LDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Thornton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE R.Jordan | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB G.Manning | Short Zone | --- | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB D.Logsdon | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | NB G.Madison | Short Zone | --- | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-HOU19 (4Q: 15:00) Marco Holliday ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Phil Wittich.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Rivers |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| --- | 3tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Groh |
| +++ | RDE R.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez |
| +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB I.Tijerina | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU17 (4Q: 14:23) Mario Stevens ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Miles Perry, assisted by OLB Giovanni Manning. Key block delivered by Edgar Lavery.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Rivers |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | --- | | TE B.Calinoff |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Groh |
| +++ | RDE R.Jordan | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB G.Manning | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Griffin |
| +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| --- | WLB N.Shelton | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | RCB S.Mills | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Out of Box | --- | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-8-HOU08 (4Q: 13:41) D.J. Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bill Calinoff. ILB Devin Blackledge defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Rivers |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crenshaw | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Gott | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB I.Tijerina | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| --- | RCB G.Madison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU08 (4Q: 13:34) Play-Action. D.J. Rivers scrambled for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 34, New England 9
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Rivers |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT B.Coffey | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dreyfuss | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB G.Manning | Double TE | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB I.Tijerina | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Lavery |
| +++ | RCB G.Madison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Castillo |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 13:34) D.J. Rivers threw incomplete on the two-point conversion attempt. |
| (4Q: 13:23) Ronald Jefferson kicked off 52 yards from the NED35. Mel Bettencourt returned the ball 17 yards to the HOU30. Tackled by Bill Calinoff. |
1-10-HOU30 (4Q: 12:52) Gino O'Reilley ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Ernie Hammond. Key block delivered by Jerald Curtin.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf |
| +++ | RDE M.Hozan | In Box | --- | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB I.Sharber | In Box | --- | | TE R.Robbins |
| +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU36 (4Q: 12:17) Gino O'Reilley ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Frederick.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf |
| +++ | RDE M.Hozan | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Clark |
| +++ | WLB H.Richie | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Boulware | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU36 (4Q: 11:41) Gino O'Reilley ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch. Key block delivered by Matthew Kinney.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf |
| +++ | RDE R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Clark |
| +++ | WLB H.Richie | In Box | --- | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| --- | RCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB W.Ochs | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS D.Boulware | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU41 (4Q: 11:09) Gino O'Reilley ran around right end for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Isaac Poppe. Key block delivered by Charles Alcott.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf |
| +++ | RDE M.Hozan | In Box | --- | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Spy | +++ | | SLOT B.Clark |
| +++ | WLB H.Richie | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Boulware | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-NED44 (4Q: 10:45) Gregory Woodson ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Harold Richie. Key block delivered by Matthew Kinney.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Robbins |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Horn |
| +++ | RDE H.Richie | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Wheeler |
| +++ | SLB I.Sharber | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | In Box | --- | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-NED38 (4Q: 10:07) Marco Smith kept the ball, running around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Frederick, assisted by ILB Leo Lee. Key block delivered by Gerald Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | --- | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Clark |
| +++ | RDE H.Richie | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Bettencourt |
| +++ | MLB L.Lee | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Shea |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | NB W.Ochs | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | DB I.Sharber | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED29 (4Q: 09:38) Gregory Woodson ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S John Arends.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Robbins |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Horn |
| +++ | RDE M.Hozan | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Wheeler |
| +++ | SLB I.Sharber | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-NED25 (4Q: 09:00) Gino O'Reilley ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Ernie Hammond, assisted by OLB Bo Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Robbins |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf |
| +++ | RDE M.Hozan | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB I.Sharber | In Box | --- | | TE S.Horn |
| +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Spy | +++ |
|
3-2-NED21 (4Q: 08:29) Gino O'Reilley ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Steven Ward. Key block delivered by Emmitt Massicott. PENALTY: DT Thomas Swift of New England was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Ward | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Swift | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf |
| +++ | RDE M.Hozan | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB I.Sharber | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Clark |
| +++ | WLB L.Lee | Spy | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB H.Richie | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | RCB W.Ochs | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Kinney |
| +++ | SS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| --- | FS E.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED12 (4Q: 08:18) Dominique Foreman ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Thomas Swift. Key block delivered by Gerald Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Clark |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf |
| +++ | RDE M.Hozan | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Foreman | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | --- | | FB G.Woodson |
| +++ | WLB H.Richie | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| --- | RCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Boulware | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Kinney |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-NED05 (4Q: 07:37) Gino O'Reilley ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Bo Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Ward | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf |
| +++ | RDE M.Hozan | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB I.Sharber | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Robbins |
| --- | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| --- | WLB B.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| --- | RCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Kinney |
| --- | SS E.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-5-NED07 (4Q: 06:53) PENALTY: T Emmitt Massicott of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-10-NED12 (4Q: 06:42) Gino O'Reilley ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf |
| +++ | RDE R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Clark |
| +++ | WLB H.Richie | In Box | --- | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB W.Ochs | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Kinney |
| +++ | SS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| --- | FS D.Boulware | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-6-NED08 (4Q: 05:59) Nicky Vanags attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 37, New England 9 |
| (4Q: 05:53) Nicky Vanags kicked off 71 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (4Q: 05:53) D.J. Rivers scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Devin Blackledge and assisted by OLB Ivan Tijerina.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Rivers |
| *** | LDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dreyfuss | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Gott | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Holliday | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Plummer |
| +++ | WLB I.Tijerina | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Castillo |
| +++ | RCB G.Madison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG F.Harper |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Scott |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-NED34 (4Q: 05:29) D.J. Rivers pass completed to RB Jonathan Gott for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Giovanni Manning.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Rivers |
| *** | LDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dreyfuss | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Gott | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB G.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Henderson |
| +++ | RCB G.Madison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Castillo |
| +++ | NB V.Cales | Short Zone | +++ | | RG F.Harper |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Scott |
| +++ | FS W.Prior | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED37 (4Q: 04:54) D.J. Rivers pass completed to WR Levon Dreyfuss for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Grant Madison. Dreyfuss gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Rivers |
| *** | LDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Dreyfuss | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Gott | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Holliday | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Plummer |
| +++ | WLB I.Tijerina | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Castillo |
| +++ | RCB G.Madison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG F.Harper |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Scott |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU47 (4Q: 04:45) Play-Action. D.J. Rivers pass completed to RB Marco Holliday for 8 yards. Tackled by S Vernon Cales. Holliday gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Rivers |
| *** | LDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dreyfuss | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Gott | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Holliday | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Plummer |
| +++ | WLB I.Tijerina | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Castillo |
| +++ | RCB G.Madison | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG F.Harper |
| --- | SS V.Cales | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Scott |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU39 (4Q: 04:18) D.J. Rivers scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Giovanni Manning.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Rivers |
| *** | LDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dreyfuss | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Gott | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB G.Manning | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Henderson |
| --- | RCB G.Madison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Castillo |
| +++ | NB V.Cales | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG F.Harper |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Scott |
| +++ | FS W.Prior | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU29 (4Q: 03:41) D.J. Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Marco Holliday. CB A.J. Collier defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Rivers |
| *** | LDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Griffin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Groh | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Gott | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Holliday | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Henderson |
| +++ | RCB G.Madison | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Castillo |
| +++ | NB V.Cales | Short Zone | +++ | | RG F.Harper |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Scott |
| +++ | FS W.Prior | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU29 (4Q: 03:36) D.J. Rivers pass completed to WR Levon Dreyfuss for 19 yards. Tackled by S Wayne Prior.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Rivers |
| *** | LDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dreyfuss | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT T.Small | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Cobb | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB G.Madison | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Henderson |
| +++ | NB V.Cales | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Castillo |
| +++ | DB D.Logsdon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG F.Harper |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Scott |
| +++ | FS W.Prior | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU10 (4Q: 03:09) D.J. Rivers scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Vernon Cales.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Rivers |
| *** | LDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dreyfuss | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Gott | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Double TE | +++ | | TE A.Griffin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Plummer |
| +++ | WLB I.Tijerina | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Castillo |
| +++ | RCB G.Madison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG F.Harper |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Scott |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-6-HOU06 (4Q: 02:26) D.J. Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jonathan Gott. DT Philip Schlegel hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Rivers |
| *** | LDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dreyfuss | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Gott | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB G.Manning | Double TE | +++ | | TE A.Griffin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB D.Blackledge | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Plummer |
| +++ | WLB I.Tijerina | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Castillo |
| +++ | RCB G.Madison | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG F.Harper |
| +++ | SS V.Cales | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Scott |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-6-HOU06 (4Q: 02:16) D.J. Rivers scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Vernon Cales.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Rivers |
| *** | LDE N.Shelton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT M.Perry | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Dreyfuss | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Gott | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Holliday | Protect | +++ | MLB G.Manning | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Plummer |
| +++ | WLB A.Collier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB G.Madison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Castillo |
| +++ | RCB V.Cales | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG F.Harper |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Scott |
| +++ | FS W.Prior | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-2-HOU02 (4Q: 02:00) Ronald Jefferson attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 37, New England 12 |
| (4Q: 01:54) Ronald Jefferson kicked off 57 yards from the NED35. Mel Bettencourt returned the ball 18 yards to the HOU26. Tackled by Levon Dreyfuss. |
1-10-HOU26 (4Q: 01:49) Gino O'Reilley ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch, assisted by DT Roy Lonier. Key block delivered by Junior Gehrig.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Ward | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf |
| +++ | RDE M.Hozan | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Clark |
| +++ | WLB H.Richie | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | RCB W.Ochs | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Gehrig |
| +++ | NB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Powell |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-HOU31 (4Q: 01:05) Gino O'Reilley ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch. Key block delivered by Jerald Curtin.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Smith |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf |
| +++ | RDE G.Batchelor | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Clark |
| +++ | WLB H.Richie | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Gehrig |
| +++ | NB W.Ochs | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Powell |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU39 (4Q: 00:20) Gino O'Reilley ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Ernie Hammond.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.McDonald |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Wilkerson |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Dumrauf |
| +++ | RDE H.Richie | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB I.Sharber | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Woodson |
| +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Massicott |
| +++ | WLB B.Anderson | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Curtin |
| --- | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Gehrig |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Powell |
| +++ | SS E.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Alcott |
| --- | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Final Score: Houston Space Dogs 37, New England Colonials 12 |