| Played in New England, MA, weather: 51 degrees, rain, 10 mph wind. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Todd Poole kicked off 67 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 15:00) Casey Holliday ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Blair | In Box | --- | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE P.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon |
| +++ | WLB M.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| --- | LCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU26 (1Q: 14:33) Donnell Nordberg pass completed to WR Hunter Wynn for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Isaac Poppe, assisted by CB Carlos Frederick. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wynn gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB J.Fisk | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Anthony | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | RCB D.Boulware | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | NB M.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | DB L.Morant | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS C.Diggs | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS I.Poppe | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU35 (1Q: 14:08) Casey Holliday ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Roy Lonier, assisted by OLB Mason Fulton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Blair | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE P.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon |
| +++ | WLB M.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| --- | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU36 (1Q: 13:39) Donnell Nordberg kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Conrad Story, assisted by CB Isaac Poppe.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Nordberg | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Blair | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE P.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Holliday |
| +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon |
| +++ | WLB M.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-HOU42 (1Q: 13:07) Play-Action. Donnell Nordberg pass completed to TE Maurice Kennedy for 8 yards. Tackled by S Kelly McNeil, assisted by ILB Morris Bratsch. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Kennedy gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hegamin | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | WLB C.Mallard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED50 (1Q: 12:38) Donnell Nordberg pass completed to WR Tony McLendon for 50 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! McLendon gained 48 yards after the catch. Houston 6, New England 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Blair | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 12:38) Extra point by Austin Liedtke was good. Houston 7, New England 0 |
| (1Q: 12:23) Austin Liedtke kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (1Q: 12:23) Cesar Swift pass completed to FB Shaquille Ramirez for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Jake Drake. Ramirez gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: CB Rick Tolbert of Houston was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Thomas | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Gabriel | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | --- | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB J.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG D.Quigley |
| --- | SS P.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED30 (1Q: 12:12) Marco Holliday ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Reginald Manning. Key block delivered by Frederick Harper.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Manning | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Gabriel | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl |
| +++ | RDE H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Wang | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez |
| +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB J.Drake | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Quigley |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Out of Box | --- | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Out of Box | --- |
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2-3-NED37 (1Q: 11:40) Mario Stevens ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Marty Wang, assisted by DE Alex Joseph. Houston's Phil Wittich was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Manning | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl |
| +++ | RDE H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez |
| +++ | WLB M.Wang | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| --- | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| --- | RCB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| --- | NB A.Downs | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Quigley |
| --- | SS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-NED34 (1Q: 10:55) Cesar Swift sacked by ILB Devin Blackledge for a loss of 5 yards. Blackledge simply blew through Damian Quigley to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Gabriel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE R.McGregor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| --- | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| --- | NB A.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Quigley |
| --- | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| --- | FS R.Tapscott | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-NED29 (1Q: 10:08) Bernard Ogden punted 51 yards. John Arends returned the kick 11 yards to the HOU31. Tackled by Bill Calinoff. |
1-10-HOU31 (1Q: 09:57) Kaden Daye ran a reverse around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Mason Fulton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Ball Carrier | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE P.Peterson | In Box | --- | | RB C.Holliday |
| +++ | SLB M.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy |
| +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | --- | | LT E.Mattos |
| --- | WLB C.Mallard | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-HOU33 (1Q: 09:29) Donnell Nordberg sacked by DE Conrad Story for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Gerald Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Wynn | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| --- | WLB C.Mallard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| --- | LCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| --- | RCB C.Frederick | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-17-HOU24 (1Q: 08:44) Donnell Nordberg pass completed to WR Hunter Wynn for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Dale Boulware. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hegamin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB M.Fulton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | WLB C.Frederick | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB D.Boulware | Man-to-Man | --- | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB L.Morant | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS C.Diggs | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-HOU35 (1Q: 08:03) Austin Mahon punted 30 yards. Mario Stevens called for a fair catch at the NED35. |
1-10-NED35 (1Q: 07:53) Marco Holliday ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S John Arends, assisted by ILB Devin Blackledge. OLB Marty Wang knocked down Frederick Harper to break up the play. Houston's John Arends was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | --- | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Manning | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl |
| +++ | RDE H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | WLB M.Wang | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| --- | NB A.Downs | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Quigley |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| --- | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-NED38 (1Q: 07:27) Marco Holliday ran outside the right tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by S John Arends, assisted by ILB Devin Blackledge. Key block delivered by Andy Jennings.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Manning | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl |
| +++ | RDE H.Tatum | In Box | --- | | RB M.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | WLB M.Wang | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB A.Downs | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Quigley |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU46 (1Q: 06:53) Play-Action. Cesar Swift pass completed to WR Tony Small for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Marty Wang. Small gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Thornton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB A.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Quigley |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-HOU45 (1Q: 06:32) Play-Action. Cesar Swift pass completed to WR Tony Small for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Alex Joseph.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Holliday | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB A.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Quigley |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-HOU39 (1Q: 05:55) Cesar Swift pass completed to TE Griffin Thomas for 21 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Ross Tapscott. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Thomas gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Gabriel | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Thomas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB J.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Quigley |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Short Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU18 (1Q: 05:12) Marco Holliday ran a draw inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Collier.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Manning | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl |
| +++ | RDE H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | WLB M.Wang | In Box | --- | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB A.Downs | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Quigley |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-HOU14 (1Q: 04:38) Cesar Swift pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Marco Holliday.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Manning | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Gabriel | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez | Protect | --- | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB J.Drake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Quigley |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-HOU14 (1Q: 04:31) Cesar Swift sacked by OLB Ronald McGregor for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Frederick Harper. New England's Lincoln Henderson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Thomas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT M.Gabriel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE R.McGregor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB A.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| --- | LCB R.Tolbert | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| --- | RCB A.Downs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Quigley |
| --- | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| --- | FS R.Tapscott | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-12-HOU20 (1Q: 03:52) Todd Poole attempted a 37 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. The holder did not do a very good job of getting the ball down in time. |
1-10-HOU27 (1Q: 03:44) Donnell Nordberg pass completed to WR Tony McLendon for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jace Fisk, assisted by CB Maurice Patterson.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Anthony | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | RCB D.Boulware | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | NB M.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | DB L.Morant | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS C.Diggs | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS I.Poppe | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-HOU30 (1Q: 03:13) Donnell Nordberg pass was intended for WR Kaden Daye and was intercepted by CB Isaac Poppe at the HOU30. Tackled by Kaden Daye.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT C.Blair | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Protect | --- | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| --- | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU30 (1Q: 03:02) Cesar Swift pass completed to WR Tony Small for 10 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Collier. Small gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Thornton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Manning | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Holliday | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB A.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Quigley |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 02:18) Cesar Swift pass completed to TE Antoine Thornton for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Alex Joseph, assisted by CB Rick Tolbert. Thornton gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) N.Groh | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB A.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Quigley |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | --- | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-8-HOU08 (1Q: 01:46) Marco Holliday ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Reggie Mathis, assisted by ILB Devin Blackledge.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Manning | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl |
| +++ | RDE H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | WLB M.Wang | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| --- | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB A.Downs | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Quigley |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-HOU06 (1Q: 01:15) Cesar Swift pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Antoine Thornton. PENALTY: T Frederick Harper of New England was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Manning | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Thornton | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT M.Gabriel | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB J.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Quigley |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| --- | FS R.Tapscott | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-21-HOU21 (1Q: 01:09) Cesar Swift pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Griffin Thomas. DT Reggie Mathis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Gabriel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McGregor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Thomas | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB A.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB R.Tolbert | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB A.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Quigley |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Short Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-21-HOU21 (1Q: 01:03) Todd Poole attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 7, New England 3 |
| (1Q: 00:56) Todd Poole kicked off 65 yards from the NED35. Casey Holliday returned the ball 25 yards to the HOU25. Tackled by Thurman Crenshaw. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 00:20) Donnell Nordberg pass completed to WR Tony McLendon for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Maurice Patterson, assisted by CB Carlos Frederick. McLendon gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Anthony | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | RCB D.Boulware | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | NB M.Patterson | Bump and Run | --- | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | DB L.Morant | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS C.Diggs | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS I.Poppe | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-1-HOU34 (2Q: 15:00) Casey Holliday ran around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by CB Devin Walters, assisted by S Rob Harper.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Blair | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE P.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon |
| +++ | WLB M.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| --- | RCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-HOU28 (2Q: 14:37) Donnell Nordberg pass completed to TE Rob Spence for 23 yards. Tackled by S Kelly McNeil, assisted by CB Dale Boulware. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Spence gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Hegamin | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.McLendon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB D.Boulware | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB L.Morant | Deep Zone | --- | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS C.Diggs | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-NED49 (2Q: 13:58) Donnell Nordberg pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Gino O'Reilley. DT Roy Lonier hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Blair | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Anthony | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| --- | RCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| --- | NB D.Walters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| --- | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NED49 (2Q: 13:48) Casey Holliday ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Mason Fulton. OLB Mason Fulton crushed Erik Mattos to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Blair | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE P.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon |
| +++ | WLB M.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| --- | LCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| --- | NB D.Walters | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| --- | SS K.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| --- | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-HOU49 (2Q: 13:06) Donnell Nordberg pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Rob Spence. CB Dale Boulware defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hegamin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | WLB C.Frederick | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB D.Boulware | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB L.Morant | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG M.Dotson |
| --- | SS K.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS C.Diggs | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-HOU49 (2Q: 13:01) Austin Mahon punted 37 yards. Mario Stevens called for a fair catch at the NED14. |
1-10-NED14 (2Q: 12:54) Cesar Swift pass completed to WR Melvin Michl for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Marty Wang. Michl gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Gabriel | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB J.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Deep Zone | --- | | RG D.Quigley |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-NED20 (2Q: 12:27) Tony Small ran a reverse around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Marty Wang.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Manning | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl |
| +++ | RDE H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Holliday |
| +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB M.Wang | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB A.Downs | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Quigley |
| --- | SS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-NED17 (2Q: 11:46) Cesar Swift pass completed to WR Tony Small for 17 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Collier. Small gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.McGregor | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB A.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Quigley |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Short Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED34 (2Q: 11:04) Marco Holliday ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Phil Wittich, assisted by ILB Devin Blackledge.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Thomas |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Manning | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Gabriel | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl |
| +++ | RDE H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB M.Wang | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez |
| +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB J.Drake | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Quigley |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | In Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-NED38 (2Q: 10:33) Cesar Swift pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Melvin Michl.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Small | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB A.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Quigley |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-NED38 (2Q: 10:24) Cesar Swift pass completed to WR Melvin Michl for 15 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Collier, assisted by S Phil Wittich. Michl gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Gabriel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McGregor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Drake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB A.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Quigley |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU47 (2Q: 09:49) Marco Holliday ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Alec Downs. Key block delivered by Andy Jennings. New England's Damian Quigley was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Manning | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Michl |
| +++ | RDE H.Kolodziejski | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | WLB M.Wang | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB A.Downs | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Quigley |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-HOU40 (2Q: 09:23) Cesar Swift pass completed to TE Antoine Thornton for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Richard Coombs. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Kolodziejski | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Holliday | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB R.Coombs | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU31 (2Q: 08:57) Marco Holliday ran a trap outside the right tackle for 31 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Andy Jennings. New England 9, Houston 7
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Crenshaw |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Manning | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Michl |
| +++ | RDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | WLB M.Wang | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB R.Coombs | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (2Q: 08:57) Extra point by Todd Poole was good. New England 10, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 08:43) Todd Poole kicked off 61 yards from the NED35. Casey Holliday returned the ball 17 yards to the HOU21. Tackled by Thurman Crenshaw. |
1-10-HOU21 (2Q: 08:08) Play-Action. Donnell Nordberg pass completed to WR Kaden Daye for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch. Daye gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Blair | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-HOU30 (2Q: 07:39) Casey Holliday ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Mason Fulton. Key block delivered by Amari LaPointe.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Ward | In Box | --- | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE P.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon |
| +++ | WLB M.Fulton | In Box | --- | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| --- | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU33 (2Q: 06:54) Casey Holliday ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Frederick. DE Conrad Story knocked down Erik Mattos to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Blair | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE P.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Anthony |
| +++ | WLB M.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| --- | LCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| --- | RCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-HOU35 (2Q: 06:18) Donnell Nordberg scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by S Rob Harper. PENALTY: T Erik Mattos of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Blair | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| --- | LCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| --- | RCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-18-HOU25 (2Q: 06:06) Donnell Nordberg pass completed to WR Kaden Daye for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Isaac Poppe. Daye gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Shea | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Ward | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT T.McLendon | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Anthony | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | RCB D.Boulware | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | NB M.Patterson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | DB K.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS C.Diggs | Short Zone | --- | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS I.Poppe | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-HOU36 (2Q: 05:23) Donnell Nordberg scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hegamin | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Short Zone | --- | | LG M.Kinney |
| --- | RCB D.Boulware | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB L.Morant | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS C.Diggs | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-HOU41 (2Q: 04:44) Austin Mahon punted 45 yards. Mario Stevens returned the kick 11 yards to the NED25. PENALTY: S Clyde Diggs of New England was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-NED13 (2Q: 04:33) Cesar Swift pass completed to WR Melvin Michl for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Rick Tolbert.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE H.Kolodziejski | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB J.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-8-NED15 (2Q: 04:08) Play-Action. Cesar Swift pass completed to WR Melvin Michl for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Devin Blackledge.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Kolodziejski | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB A.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED23 (2Q: 03:35) Marco Holliday ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Devin Blackledge.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| --- | 3tcDT R.Manning | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl |
| +++ | RDE H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Crenshaw |
| +++ | WLB M.Wang | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| --- | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB A.Downs | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-NED20 (2Q: 02:59) Cesar Swift pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Marco Holliday. OLB Marty Wang hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Wang | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| --- | RCB R.Tolbert | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB A.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-13-NED20 (2Q: 02:54) Cesar Swift pass completed to WR Neil Groh for 0 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Collier. Groh gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Gabriel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.McGregor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Thomas | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Drake | Short Zone | --- | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB A.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB R.Tolbert | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB R.Coombs | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Short Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-13-NED20 (2Q: 02:21) Bernard Ogden punted 57 yards. John Arends returned the kick -3 yards to the HOU20. PENALTY: TE Vernon Wynn of Houston was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-HOU13 (2Q: 02:12) Donnell Nordberg pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony McLendon. DE Preston Peterson drove right through Amari LaPointe to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Blair | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| --- | RCB C.Frederick | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| --- | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU13 (2Q: 02:07) Donnell Nordberg pass completed to TE Rob Spence for 23 yards. Tackled by S Rob Harper, assisted by S Kelly McNeil. Spence gained 18 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Spence | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Fulton | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE V.Wynn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Deep Zone | --- | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | WLB C.Mallard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-HOU36 (2Q: 02:00) Donnell Nordberg pass completed to RB Casey Holliday for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Isaac Poppe, assisted by ILB Morris Bratsch. Holliday gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Protect | --- | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | WLB C.Mallard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-HOU37 (2Q: 01:36) Donnell Nordberg pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Vernon Wynn. DE Preston Peterson drove right through Marc Dotson to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Blair | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Wynn | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Protect | +++ | WLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| --- | SS K.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU37 (2Q: 01:30) Play-Action. Donnell Nordberg pass completed to RB Jim Hegamin for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Philip Schlegel. Hegamin gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hegamin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB D.Boulware | Short Zone | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| --- | NB L.Morant | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS C.Diggs | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-2-HOU44 (2Q: 01:21) Austin Mahon punted 51 yards. The ball was downed at the NED05. |
1-10-NED05 (2Q: 01:14) Marco Holliday ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Herman Tatum, assisted by CB A.J. Collier.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Manning | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl |
| +++ | RDE H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | WLB M.Wang | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB R.Coombs | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NED08 (2Q: 00:48) Marco Holliday ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Collier, assisted by S John Arends. CB A.J. Collier knocked down Edgar Lavery to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Manning | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl |
| +++ | RDE H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | WLB M.Wang | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| --- | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| --- | RCB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB R.Coombs | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| --- | SS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
3-11-NED04 (2Q: 00:36) Cesar Swift pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Melvin Michl. OLB Ronald McGregor hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT M.Gabriel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.McGregor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Drake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB A.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-NED04 (2Q: 00:27) Bernard Ogden punted 32 yards. John Arends called for a fair catch at the NED36. |
1-10-NED36 (2Q: 00:18) Donnell Nordberg pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kaden Daye. DT Calvin Blair hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Blair | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| --- | NB D.Walters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED36 (2Q: 00:13) Donnell Nordberg pass completed to TE Rob Spence for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Spence gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Spence | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Blitz Passer | --- | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 1-10-NED25 (2Q: 00:03) Austin Liedtke attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 10, Houston 10 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Austin Liedtke kicked off 62 yards from the HOU35. Mario Stevens returned the ball 24 yards to the NED27. Tackled by Vernon Wynn. |
1-10-NED27 (3Q: 14:28) Marco Holliday ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Collier.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Kolodziejski | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Michl |
| +++ | RDE H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | WLB M.Wang | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| --- | RCB R.Coombs | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-NED26 (3Q: 13:51) Cesar Swift pass completed to TE Antoine Thornton for 8 yards. Tackled by S Phil Wittich, assisted by S Ross Tapscott.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB J.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Short Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-NED34 (3Q: 13:31) Cesar Swift pass completed to RB Mario Stevens for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Rick Tolbert, assisted by S John Arends. Stevens gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Gabriel | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McGregor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Drake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB R.Coombs | Short Zone | --- | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED47 (3Q: 12:46) Marco Holliday ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Devin Blackledge, assisted by S Phil Wittich.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | --- | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Manning | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl |
| +++ | RDE H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | WLB M.Wang | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB A.Downs | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NED50 (3Q: 12:10) Marco Holliday ran outside the right tackle for 25 yards. Tackled by S John Arends. Key block delivered by Cary Plummer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Manning | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl |
| +++ | RDE H.Kolodziejski | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | WLB M.Wang | In Box | --- | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB A.Downs | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 11:38) Cesar Swift pass was intended for TE Antoine Thornton and was intercepted by CB A.J. Collier at the HOU07. Tackled by Antoine Thornton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT H.Kolodziejski | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB A.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU07 (3Q: 11:27) Donnell Nordberg pass completed to RB Gino O'Reilley for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Mason Fulton, assisted by DT Steven Ward. O'Reilley gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | WLB C.Mallard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | --- | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU15 (3Q: 10:57) Casey Holliday ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Conrad Story.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE P.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Woodson |
| +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | WLB C.Mallard | In Box | --- | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU15 (3Q: 10:25) Casey Holliday ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Diggs. Key block delivered by Gerald Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Blair | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Ogbogu | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Woodson |
| +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | WLB M.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| --- | SS C.Diggs | In Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS D.Boulware | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-HOU17 (3Q: 09:56) Casey Holliday ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Calvin Blair. DE Conrad Story knocked down Amari LaPointe to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Blair | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| --- | 1tcDT S.Ward | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE P.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon |
| +++ | WLB M.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| --- | NB M.Patterson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| --- | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU20 (3Q: 09:15) Donnell Nordberg sacked by ILB Morris Bratsch for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Amari LaPointe. PENALTY: CB Carlos Frederick of New England was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Protect | --- | MLB M.Bratsch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Anthony | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| --- | RCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | --- | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| --- | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 09:03) Casey Holliday ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Philip Schlegel. Key block delivered by Gerald Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | --- | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Fulton | In Box | --- | | TE M.Kennedy |
| +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | --- | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | WLB C.Mallard | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU36 (3Q: 08:32) Donnell Nordberg pass completed to WR Kaden Daye for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy | Protect | +++ | WLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-8-HOU38 (3Q: 08:01) Gino O'Reilley ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch. Key block delivered by Erik Mattos.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE P.Peterson | In Box | --- | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy |
| +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | WLB C.Mallard | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-HOU47 (3Q: 07:22) Play-Action. Donnell Nordberg pass completed to TE Vernon Wynn for 7 yards. Tackled by S Kelly McNeil.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE V.Wynn | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | WLB C.Mallard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| --- | SS K.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-NED46 (3Q: 06:45) Donnell Nordberg pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Maurice Kennedy. DE Conrad Story hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | WLB C.Mallard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-NED46 (3Q: 06:38) Jim Hegamin ran around right end for 37 yards. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch. Key block delivered by Gerald Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE P.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | --- | | SLOT T.McLendon |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hegamin | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Woodson |
| +++ | WLB M.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB D.Boulware | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB M.Patterson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS C.Diggs | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-9-NED09 (3Q: 06:05) Donnell Nordberg pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Hunter Wynn. DT Philip Schlegel defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB J.Fisk | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT D.Anthony | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | RCB D.Boulware | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| --- | NB M.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | DB L.Morant | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS C.Diggs | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS K.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-NED09 (3Q: 06:00) Donnell Nordberg kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Steven Ward, assisted by OLB Mason Fulton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nordberg | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Ward | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE P.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Holliday |
| +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon |
| +++ | WLB M.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| --- | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-NED04 (3Q: 05:35) Jim Hegamin ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Philip Schlegel, assisted by DT Thomas Swift.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE P.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hegamin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy |
| +++ | MLB M.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| --- | WLB C.Frederick | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| --- | LCB D.Boulware | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB L.Morant | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| --- | FS C.Diggs | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-7-NED07 (3Q: 04:53) Austin Liedtke attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 13, New England 10 |
| (3Q: 04:46) Austin Liedtke kicked off 52 yards from the HOU35. Mario Stevens returned the ball 36 yards to the NED49. Tackled by Vernon Wynn. PENALTY: FB Shaquille Ramirez of New England was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-NED32 (3Q: 04:14) Cesar Swift pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Antoine Thornton. DE Horace Kolodziejski hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Manning | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB R.Coombs | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| --- | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED32 (3Q: 04:09) Play-Action. Cesar Swift pass completed to WR Melvin Michl for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Devin Blackledge. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Michl gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Wang | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB A.Downs | Short Zone | --- | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED42 (3Q: 03:35) Cesar Swift pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Shaquille Ramirez. DE Herman Tatum hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Thomas | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Gabriel | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB J.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED42 (3Q: 03:30) Cesar Swift pass completed to RB Marco Holliday for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Devin Blackledge.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Gabriel | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB J.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-NED40 (3Q: 02:56) Cesar Swift pass completed to WR Melvin Michl for 34 yards. Tackled by ILB Devin Blackledge.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Gabriel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.McGregor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB A.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB R.Tolbert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB A.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU26 (3Q: 02:09) Cesar Swift pass completed to WR Melvin Michl for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jake Drake.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Gabriel | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB J.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-12-HOU28 (3Q: 01:35) Cesar Swift pass completed to WR Melvin Michl for 28 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Michl gained 2 yards after the catch. New England 16, Houston 13
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Thomas | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT M.Gabriel | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB J.Drake | Short Zone | --- | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 01:35) Extra point by Todd Poole was good. New England 17, Houston 13 |
| (3Q: 01:24) Todd Poole kicked off 62 yards from the NED35. Casey Holliday returned the ball 22 yards to the HOU25. Tackled by Griffin Thomas. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 00:49) Casey Holliday ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Kelly McNeil, assisted by S Rob Harper.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| --- | 1tcDT S.Ward | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE P.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy |
| +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | WLB C.Mallard | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| --- | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU24 (3Q: 00:23) Donnell Nordberg kept the ball, running around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Frederick, assisted by DT Thomas Swift.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nordberg | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | --- | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE S.Ward | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon |
| +++ | MLB J.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Anthony |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| --- | RCB D.Boulware | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | NB M.Patterson | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | DB L.Morant | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS C.Diggs | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
3-4-HOU31 (4Q: 15:00) Jim Hegamin ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Thomas Swift.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE P.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hegamin | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon |
| +++ | WLB M.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB D.Boulware | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB L.Morant | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS C.Diggs | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-3-HOU32 (4Q: 14:33) Austin Mahon punted 45 yards. Mario Stevens returned the kick 8 yards to the NED31. Tackled by Amari LaPointe. |
1-10-NED31 (4Q: 14:23) Marco Holliday ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Marty Wang, assisted by CB A.J. Collier.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Manning | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl |
| +++ | RDE H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | WLB M.Wang | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| --- | RCB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB R.Coombs | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NED34 (4Q: 13:38) Play-Action. Cesar Swift pass completed to WR Tony Small for 4 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Collier, assisted by S Phil Wittich.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Kolodziejski | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB A.Downs | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-NED38 (4Q: 13:02) Play-Action. Cesar Swift pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Antoine Thornton. OLB Jake Drake defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT R.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Gabriel | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | TE G.Thomas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB J.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Short Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-NED38 (4Q: 12:55) Bernard Ogden punted 36 yards. John Arends returned the kick 1 yard to the HOU27. Tackled by Thurman Crenshaw. |
1-10-HOU27 (4Q: 12:47) Donnell Nordberg pass completed to RB Casey Holliday for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Cameron Mallard. Holliday gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | WLB C.Mallard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 12:23) Casey Holliday ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Kelly McNeil.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Blair | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE P.Peterson | In Box | --- | | RB C.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon |
| +++ | WLB M.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-10-HOU37 (4Q: 11:51) PENALTY: TE Rob Spence of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-15-HOU32 (4Q: 11:46) Donnell Nordberg pass completed to WR Kaden Daye for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch. Daye gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | WLB C.Mallard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-10-HOU37 (4Q: 11:13) Donnell Nordberg pass completed to TE Rob Spence for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hegamin | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB D.Boulware | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB L.Morant | Deep Zone | --- | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS C.Diggs | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU47 (4Q: 10:33) Donnell Nordberg pass completed to TE Rob Spence for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | WLB C.Mallard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-7-NED50 (4Q: 09:56) Donnell Nordberg sacked by DT Steven Ward and DE Preston Peterson for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Matthew Kinney. PENALTY: CB Carlos Frederick of New England was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB M.Fulton | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE V.Wynn | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| --- | WLB C.Mallard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| --- | LCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED45 (4Q: 09:45) Donnell Nordberg pass completed to TE Rob Spence for 27 yards. Tackled by S Kelly McNeil. Spence gained 17 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Wynn | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Woodson | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | WLB C.Mallard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NED18 (4Q: 09:03) Donnell Nordberg kept the ball, running around right end for -5 yards. Tackled by DT Philip Schlegel, assisted by DT Thomas Swift. DT Roy Lonier knocked down Erik Mattos to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nordberg | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE P.Schlegel | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| --- | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE S.Ward | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon |
| +++ | MLB J.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Anthony |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| --- | RCB D.Boulware | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | NB M.Patterson | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | DB L.Morant | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| --- | SS C.Diggs | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-15-NED23 (4Q: 08:30) Play-Action. Donnell Nordberg pass completed to TE Maurice Kennedy for 2 yards. Tackled by S Rob Harper. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | WLB C.Mallard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Deep Zone | --- | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-NED21 (4Q: 07:45) Donnell Nordberg scrambled for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hegamin | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Fulton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | WLB C.Frederick | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | LCB D.Boulware | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | RCB L.Morant | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS C.Diggs | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-NED23 (4Q: 07:17) Austin Liedtke attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 17, Houston 16 |
| (4Q: 07:12) Austin Liedtke kicked off 60 yards from the HOU35. Mario Stevens returned the ball 17 yards to the NED22. Tackled by John Arends. PENALTY: TE Bill Calinoff of New England was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-NED08 (4Q: 06:44) Marco Holliday ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Alex Joseph.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Manning | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Gabriel | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl |
| +++ | RDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Wang | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez |
| +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB J.Drake | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| --- | FS R.Tapscott | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NED11 (4Q: 05:58) Play-Action. Cesar Swift pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Antoine Thornton. CB Rick Tolbert knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Gabriel | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB J.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-NED11 (4Q: 05:45) Cesar Swift pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Antoine Thornton. S Phil Wittich simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. PENALTY: OLB Jake Drake of Houston was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Gabriel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.McGregor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Drake | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| --- | NB R.Coombs | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED26 (4Q: 05:41) Cesar Swift pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Marco Holliday.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT R.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Tatum | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Crenshaw | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB A.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-NED26 (4Q: 05:36) PENALTY: DE Herman Tatum of Houston was called for Encroachment. |
2-5-NED31 (4Q: 05:28) Mario Stevens ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jake Drake.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Thomas |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Manning | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Gabriel | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Michl |
| +++ | RDE A.Joseph | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Wang | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Holliday |
| --- | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | WLB J.Drake | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | In Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-NED34 (4Q: 04:45) Cesar Swift pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Antoine Thornton. DE Horace Kolodziejski drove right through Edgar Lavery to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Manning | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Gabriel | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Drake | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Wang | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB R.McGregor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB A.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB R.Coombs | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| --- | SS J.Arends | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-NED34 (4Q: 04:41) Bernard Ogden punted 45 yards. John Arends called for a fair catch at the HOU21. |
1-10-HOU21 (4Q: 04:34) Casey Holliday ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Preston Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 3tcDT S.Ward | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Spence |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE P.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon |
| +++ | WLB M.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| --- | LCB M.Patterson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| --- | RCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU22 (4Q: 04:08) Donnell Nordberg pass completed to WR Tony McLendon for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU33 (4Q: 03:58) Gino O'Reilley ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Kelly McNeil. Key block delivered by Marc Dotson.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Blair | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon |
| +++ | 1tcDT S.Ward | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE P.Peterson | In Box | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Spy | +++ | | FB G.Woodson |
| +++ | WLB M.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Out of Box | --- | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Out of Box | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU38 (4Q: 03:30) Donnell Nordberg pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Rob Spence. DE Conrad Story hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT C.Blair | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-HOU38 (4Q: 03:24) Donnell Nordberg pass completed to TE Rob Spence for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Wynn | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hegamin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | --- | | FB G.Woodson | Protect | +++ | WLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB D.Boulware | Bump and Run | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB L.Morant | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS C.Diggs | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-HOU42 (4Q: 03:17) Austin Mahon punted 45 yards. Mario Stevens returned the kick 10 yards to the NED23. Tackled by Maurice Kennedy. |
1-10-NED23 (4Q: 03:09) Mario Stevens ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Phil Wittich.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Manning | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl |
| +++ | RDE H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez |
| +++ | WLB M.Wang | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB R.Coombs | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| --- | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-NED19 (4Q: 02:25) Marco Holliday ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Phil Wittich.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Manning | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl |
| +++ | RDE H.Tatum | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Holliday | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | WLB M.Wang | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB A.Downs | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| --- | SS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| --- | FS J.Arends | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
3-15-NED18 (4Q: 02:18) Mario Stevens ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Ronald McGregor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Gabriel | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Thornton |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl |
| +++ | RDE R.McGregor | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Small |
| +++ | WLB J.Drake | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | LCB A.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | NB A.Downs | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| --- | SS P.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-14-NED19 (4Q: 02:08) Bernard Ogden punted 52 yards. John Arends returned the kick 4 yards to the HOU33. Tackled by Marco Holliday. |
1-10-HOU33 (4Q: 02:01) Donnell Nordberg pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Hunter Wynn. DE Preston Peterson drove right through Erik Mattos to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| --- | LCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-10-HOU33 (4Q: 01:54) Donnell Nordberg pass completed to WR Tony McLendon for 21 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Morris Bratsch, assisted by S Kelly McNeil.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT S.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NED46 (4Q: 01:44) Donnell Nordberg pass completed to WR Tony McLendon for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Devin Walters. McLendon gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Blair | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Short Zone | --- | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED24 (4Q: 01:16) Donnell Nordberg pass completed to TE Rob Spence for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Devin Walters.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT C.Blair | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.O'Reilley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | --- | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB C.Frederick | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-11-NED25 (4Q: 01:06) Donnell Nordberg pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Hunter Wynn. DT Roy Lonier blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE C.Story | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Blair | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Holliday | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.McLendon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB I.Poppe | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| --- | RCB C.Frederick | Deep Zone | +++ | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB D.Walters | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| --- | SS K.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS R.Harper | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-NED25 (4Q: 00:58) Donnell Nordberg pass completed to RB Jim Hegamin for 2 yards. Tackled by S Clyde Diggs.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Nordberg |
| *** | LDE P.Peterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Daye | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Swift | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Spence | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Lonier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Wynn | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Schlegel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hegamin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Bratsch | Short Zone | --- | | FB G.Woodson | Protect | +++ | WLB M.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Mattos |
| +++ | LCB C.Frederick | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Kinney |
| +++ | RCB D.Boulware | Short Zone | --- | | C G.Peterson |
| +++ | NB L.Morant | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Dotson |
| +++ | SS K.McNeil | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT A.LaPointe |
| +++ | FS C.Diggs | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-NED23 (4Q: 00:37) Austin Liedtke attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 19, New England 17 |
| (4Q: 00:31) Austin Liedtke kicked off 50 yards from the HOU35. Mario Stevens returned the ball 27 yards to the NED42. Tackled by Ronald McGregor. |
1-10-NED42 (4Q: 00:22) Cesar Swift pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Melvin Michl. ILB Devin Blackledge defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Thomas | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Gabriel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.McGregor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Calinoff | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | NB R.Coombs | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | DB R.Gillespie | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED42 (4Q: 00:12) Cesar Swift pass completed to FB Shaquille Ramirez for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Mitchell Gabriel, assisted by S John Arends. PENALTY: DE Horace Kolodziejski of Houston was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Thomas | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Gabriel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Mathis | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.McGregor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Stevens | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Ramirez | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB A.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | NB R.Coombs | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | DB R.Gillespie | Deep Zone | --- | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS J.Arends | Short Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU44 (4Q: 00:03) Cesar Swift scrambled for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Richard Coombs. PENALTY: CB Richard Coombs of Houston was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Swift |
| *** | LDE H.Kolodziejski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) N.Groh | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Gabriel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Thornton | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Joseph | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michl | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE R.McGregor | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Small | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB D.Blackledge | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Crenshaw | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | LCB A.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Henderson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tolbert | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Plummer |
| +++ | NB R.Coombs | Short Zone | --- | | C A.Jennings |
| +++ | DB P.Wittich | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Lavery |
| +++ | SS J.Arends | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT F.Harper |
| +++ | FS R.Tapscott | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU14 (4Q: 00:01) Todd Poole attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 20, Houston 19 |
| Final Score: New England Colonials 20, Houston Space Dogs 19 |