| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 53 degrees, fair, 9 mph wind. |
| Cleveland won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Hugh Woodson kicked off 61 yards from the HOU35. Mark Meekin returned the ball 14 yards to the CLE18. Tackled by Quinn Hudson. |
1-10-CLE18 (1Q: 14:40) Pat Cox ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Damien Bennett. Key block delivered by Kyle Correia.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | In Box | --- | | TE A.Muhammed |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Lake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon |
| +++ | RDE G.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB O.Ross | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster |
| +++ | WLB D.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-CLE27 (1Q: 14:11) Pat Cox ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Damien Bennett, assisted by DE Tyler Parker. Key block delivered by Ron Jennings.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Lake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon |
| +++ | RDE G.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB O.Ross | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Foster |
| +++ | WLB D.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| --- | RCB E.Sukova | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CLE28 (1Q: 13:34) Maddox Power pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Pat Cox.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Wilkins | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | WLB R.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CLE28 (1Q: 13:27) Pat Cox ran a draw inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Tyler Parker.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Lake | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed |
| --- | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon |
| +++ | RDE G.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Sponseller |
| +++ | MLB O.Ross | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | WLB R.Griffith | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| --- | FS O.Fregoso | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-CLE26 (1Q: 13:00) Maddox Power pass completed to WR William Mahon for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Damien Roberts. Mahon gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Moyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Farris | Protect | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB S.Wilkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB B.Finkenstadt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS M.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-CLE29 (1Q: 12:19) Gary Gertz punted 37 yards. Damien Roberts returned the kick 12 yards to the HOU46. PENALTY: S Mario Collette of Houston was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-HOU30 (1Q: 12:10) Moses Waters ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by S Phillip Esiason.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| --- | 1tcDT M.Supple | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies |
| +++ | RDE E.Ford | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Waters | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Ligeski |
| +++ | WLB D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| --- | NB N.Avant | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-HOU27 (1Q: 11:39) Mitchell Cheever pass completed to WR Gavin Newsome for 52 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Avant. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Newsome gained 49 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Biggs | Rush Passer | --- | | TE V.Duffy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Supple | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Waters | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Ligeski | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB N.Avant | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE21 (1Q: 10:57) Mitchell Cheever pass completed to TE Victor Duffy for 21 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Duffy gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston 6, Cleveland 0
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Nichols | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Margolies | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Wilcox | Protect | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | Double TE | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 10:57) Extra point by Hugh Woodson was blocked. |
| (1Q: 10:46) Hugh Woodson kicked off 60 yards from the HOU35. Mark Meekin returned the ball 14 yards to the CLE19. Tackled by Quinn Hudson. PENALTY: OLB Caden Randle of Cleveland was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-CLE06 (1Q: 10:16) Pat Cox ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Owen Ross, assisted by S Quinn Hudson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Gregory |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Lake | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon |
| +++ | RDE G.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Wilkins |
| +++ | MLB O.Ross | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | WLB R.Griffith | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-CLE07 (1Q: 09:33) Maddox Power pass completed to TE Anton Muhammed for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Braxton Finkenstadt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Muhammed | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Moyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Foster | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Whitener | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Mueller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT D.Fields |
| --- | RCB B.Finkenstadt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | DB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS M.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-CLE15 (1Q: 08:46) Pat Cox ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 27 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Hudson. Key block delivered by Rickey Hall.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE A.Worthy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Ackerman | In Box | --- | | TE A.Muhammed |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon |
| +++ | RDE T.Parker | In Box | --- | | RB P.Cox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB O.Willis | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Foster |
| +++ | WLB O.Ross | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB B.Finkenstadt | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB E.Sukova | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS M.Collette | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CLE42 (1Q: 08:19) Maddox Power pass completed to WR Abraham Gregory for 3 yards. Tackled by S Omar Fregoso. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-7-CLE45 (1Q: 07:52) Maddox Power pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeff Foster. DE Tyler Parker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Moyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Protect | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Whitener | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| --- | RCB B.Finkenstadt | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | DB D.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS M.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-CLE45 (1Q: 07:46) Maddox Power sacked by DE Tyler Parker for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Ron Jennings. PENALTY: C Denzel Hutson of Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Farris | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Sponseller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | WLB R.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| --- | LCB D.Roberts | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-13-CLE39 (1Q: 07:36) Gary Gertz punted 43 yards. Damien Roberts called for a fair catch at the HOU18. |
1-10-HOU18 (1Q: 07:25) Play-Action. Mitchell Cheever pass completed to WR Gavin Newsome for 12 yards. Tackled by CB R.J. Renes. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Newsome gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Nichols | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Newsome | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Randle | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE E.Andrews | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Bump and Run | --- | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU30 (1Q: 06:44) Play-Action. Mitchell Cheever pass completed to TE Victor Duffy for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Zach Knight. Duffy gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Nichols | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-HOU38 (1Q: 06:04) Moses Waters ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Dixon Gaylor.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Supple | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies |
| +++ | RDE E.Ford | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Waters | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Ligeski |
| +++ | WLB D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB N.Avant | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-HOU37 (1Q: 05:34) Moses Waters ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Edgar Treu. PENALTY: G Parker Wallace of Houston was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE E.Ford | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Supple | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Grier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies |
| +++ | RDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Waters | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Ligeski |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| --- | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB C.Abreu | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS R.Mathis | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| --- | FS M.Meekin | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-4-HOU36 (1Q: 05:24) Tommy Munro punted 43 yards. Casey Abreu returned the kick 0 yards to the CLE21. Tackled by Kennedy Hill. |
1-10-CLE21 (1Q: 05:16) Pat Cox ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Damien Bennett. Key block delivered by Denzel Hutson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Lake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon |
| +++ | RDE G.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB O.Ross | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster |
| +++ | WLB D.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CLE31 (1Q: 04:40) Pat Cox ran a trap outside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Elliot Sukova, assisted by OLB Damien Bennett. Key block delivered by Denzel Hutson. PENALTY: T Donald Fields of Cleveland was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Lake | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Mahon |
| +++ | RDE G.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Sponseller |
| +++ | MLB O.Ross | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| --- | WLB R.Griffith | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| --- | LCB D.Roberts | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-CLE21 (1Q: 04:33) Pat Cox ran a trap outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Hudson, assisted by DE Tyler Parker. Key block delivered by Denzel Hutson. PENALTY: G Ron Jennings of Cleveland was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Lake | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon |
| +++ | RDE G.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Sponseller |
| +++ | MLB O.Ross | In Box | --- | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | WLB R.Griffith | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| --- | LCB D.Roberts | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-30-CLE11 (1Q: 04:22) Play-Action. Maddox Power pass completed to WR William Mahon for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Damien Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Muhammed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-CLE26 (1Q: 03:45) Maddox Power pass completed to TE Harrison Sponseller for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Quinn Hudson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | --- | | TE H.Sponseller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | WLB R.Griffith | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| --- | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-CLE32 (1Q: 03:08) Maddox Power scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Braxton Finkenstadt.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Moyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Farris | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Whitener | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | RCB B.Finkenstadt | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | DB D.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| --- | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| --- | FS M.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-CLE41 (1Q: 02:39) PENALTY: WR Abraham Gregory of Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
1-15-CLE36 (1Q: 02:32) Pat Cox ran a trap outside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Owen Ross. Key block delivered by Ron Jennings.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Gregory |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Lake | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon |
| +++ | RDE G.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Sponseller |
| +++ | MLB O.Ross | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | WLB R.Griffith | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-CLE42 (1Q: 02:03) Maddox Power scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Omar Fregoso.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| --- | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-CLE47 (1Q: 01:21) Maddox Power sacked by DE Gage Nixon for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Donald Fields.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Protect | --- | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Moyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Farris | Protect | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| --- | LCB D.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB B.Finkenstadt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| --- | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS M.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-CLE42 (1Q: 00:38) Gary Gertz punted 39 yards. Damien Roberts returned the kick 8 yards to the HOU27. PENALTY: DT Marlon Ackerman of Houston was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
| 1-10-HOU13 (1Q: 00:27) PENALTY: TE Victor Duffy of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU08 (1Q: 00:18) Mitchell Cheever pass completed to TE Edgar Andrews for 23 yards. Tackled by S Phillip Esiason. Andrews gained 23 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Nichols | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Andrews | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Protect | +++ | SLB C.Randle | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Fecht | Protect | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-HOU31 (2Q: 15:00) Jonathan Wilcox ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Zach Knight.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies |
| +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buckley |
| +++ | SLB C.Randle | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Wilcox | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | In Box | --- | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU34 (2Q: 14:24) Denzel Buckley ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jalen Hoffman, assisted by ILB Zach Knight.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Nichols |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Andrews |
| +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Randle | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Fecht |
| +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS R.Mathis | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU39 (2Q: 13:46) Mitchell Cheever pass completed to WR Devon Ligeski for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Edgar Treu. Ligeski gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE E.Ford | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Newsome | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Biggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Waters | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Ligeski | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB Z.Knight | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB P.Hardy | Bump and Run | --- | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | RCB C.Abreu | Bump and Run | --- | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB E.Treu | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS M.Meekin | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS R.Mathis | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE47 (2Q: 13:10) Mitchell Cheever kept the ball, running around right end for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Zach Knight. Key block delivered by Grayson Fecht.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Cheever | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Supple | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Ligeski |
| +++ | RDE E.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Newland |
| +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Nichols |
| +++ | WLB D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB N.Avant | Out of Box | --- | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE27 (2Q: 12:27) Denzel Buckley ran outside the right tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by S Jalen Hoffman, assisted by DT Martin Supple. Key block delivered by Michael Schwartz.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Supple | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Newland |
| +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Randle | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Nichols |
| +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | In Box | --- | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | --- | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | In Box | --- | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-CLE12 (2Q: 11:44) Mitchell Cheever pass completed to TE Kelly Nichols for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Nichols gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston 12, Cleveland 0
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Newland | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Buckley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Nichols | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Bump and Run | --- | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Bump and Run | --- |
|
| (2Q: 11:44) Extra point by Hugh Woodson was good. Houston 13, Cleveland 0 |
| (2Q: 11:34) Hugh Woodson kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE25 (2Q: 11:34) Maddox Power pass completed to TE Anton Muhammed for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Damien Roberts. Muhammed gained 21 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Mueller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Muhammed | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | --- | | RB P.Cox | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB B.Finkenstadt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU49 (2Q: 10:59) Pat Cox ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Edwin Hutton, assisted by CB Damien Roberts. Key block delivered by Rickey Hall.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Lake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon |
| +++ | RDE G.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB O.Ross | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster |
| +++ | WLB D.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU43 (2Q: 10:36) Maddox Power pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Abraham Gregory. DE Gage Nixon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Sponseller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB O.Ross | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | WLB R.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| --- | RCB E.Sukova | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| --- | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU43 (2Q: 10:27) Craig Farris ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Tyler Parker.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Lake | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon |
| +++ | RDE G.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Farris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Wilkins |
| +++ | MLB O.Ross | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | WLB R.Griffith | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| --- | LCB D.Roberts | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-3-HOU42 (2Q: 10:05) Gary Gertz punted 42 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 09:58) Denzel Buckley ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Caden Randle.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | --- | | TE K.Nichols |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Supple | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies |
| +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Randle | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Wilcox |
| +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU23 (2Q: 09:29) Denzel Buckley ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Paul Hardy, assisted by OLB Caden Randle.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Nichols |
| --- | 3tcDT B.Grier | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Margolies |
| +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB C.Randle | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Wilcox |
| +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-HOU22 (2Q: 09:01) Mitchell Cheever pass completed to WR Gavin Newsome for 33 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Caden Randle. Newsome gained 18 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Supple | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Waters | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Nichols | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Deep Zone | --- | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE45 (2Q: 08:27) Moses Waters ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Martin Supple, assisted by DE Zachary Gerhardt. Key block delivered by Kennedy Hill.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Ford | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Supple | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Margolies |
| +++ | RDE B.Grier | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Waters | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Ligeski |
| +++ | WLB D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB N.Avant | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-CLE38 (2Q: 07:57) Mitchell Cheever pass completed to FB Jonathan Wilcox for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Paul Hardy. Wilcox gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Newsome | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Supple | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Newland | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Wilcox | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Bump and Run | --- | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Bump and Run | --- | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-CLE19 (2Q: 07:37) Mitchell Cheever pass completed to WR Gavin Newsome for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Paul Hardy. Newsome gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Supple | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ford | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Margolies | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Nichols | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Bump and Run | --- | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 1-4-CLE04 (2Q: 07:16) PENALTY: TE Victor Duffy of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-9-CLE09 (2Q: 07:10) Mitchell Cheever pass completed to TE Victor Duffy for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: CB R.J. Renes of Cleveland was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined. Houston 19, Cleveland 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Supple | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Ford | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Waters | Protect | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Ligeski | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Gaylor | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Bump and Run | --- | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB C.Abreu | Bump and Run | --- | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Blitz Passer | --- | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 07:10) Extra point by Hugh Woodson was good. Houston 20, Cleveland 0 |
| (2Q: 07:01) Hugh Woodson kicked off 55 yards from the HOU35. Mark Meekin returned the ball 18 yards to the CLE28. Tackled by Parker Wallace. |
1-10-CLE28 (2Q: 06:15) Maddox Power pass completed to WR Miguel Whitener for 11 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Hudson, assisted by ILB Owen Ross. Whitener gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Moyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.Whitener | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | DB D.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS M.Collette | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-CLE39 (2Q: 05:52) Maddox Power sacked by DT Colin Lake and DE Tyler Parker for a loss of 8 yards. Lake ran right past Donald Fields and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Sponseller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| --- | LCB D.Roberts | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB B.Finkenstadt | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| --- | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-18-CLE31 (2Q: 05:33) Pat Cox ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Damien Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Lake | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Mahon |
| +++ | RDE G.Nixon | In Box | --- | | RB P.Cox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Sponseller |
| +++ | MLB O.Ross | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | WLB R.Griffith | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-CLE35 (2Q: 05:13) Maddox Power pass completed to TE Anton Muhammed for 26 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Ralph Griffith. Muhammed gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | --- | | RB C.Farris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Wilkins | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | WLB R.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU39 (2Q: 04:49) Maddox Power pass completed to WR Abraham Gregory for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Elliot Sukova. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Sponseller | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| --- | NB E.Hutton | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU36 (2Q: 04:31) Maddox Power pass completed to RB Pat Cox for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Owen Ross. Cox gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | --- | | TE H.Sponseller | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | WLB R.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU26 (2Q: 04:09) Maddox Power pass completed to WR Jeff Foster for 11 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Hudson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Protect | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU15 (2Q: 03:50) Maddox Power pass completed to FB Shawn Wilkins for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Gage Nixon. Wilkins gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Sponseller | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Farris | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Wilkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | WLB R.Griffith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Bump and Run | --- |
|
2-5-HOU10 (2Q: 03:30) Maddox Power pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Harrison Sponseller. ILB Owen Ross simply tossed Donald Fields aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Sponseller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| --- | WLB R.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-HOU10 (2Q: 03:23) Maddox Power pass was dropped by TE Harrison Sponseller.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Farris | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Sponseller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | WLB R.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| --- | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-HOU10 (2Q: 03:18) Lorenzo Clements attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 20, Cleveland 3 |
| (2Q: 03:13) Lorenzo Clements kicked off 71 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 03:13) Mitchell Cheever kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Dixon Gaylor, assisted by DT Korey Biggs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Cheever | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Supple | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Newland |
| +++ | RDE E.Ford | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Waters |
| +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Ligeski |
| +++ | WLB D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB C.Abreu | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| --- | SS J.Hoffman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| --- | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU24 (2Q: 02:46) Denzel Buckley ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jalen Hoffman, assisted by DT Martin Supple.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE B.Grier | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Newland |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Supple | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies |
| +++ | RDE P.Hardy | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Wilcox |
| +++ | WLB D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB N.Avant | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| --- | SS J.Hoffman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-HOU27 (2Q: 02:10) Mitchell Cheever pass completed to TE Victor Duffy for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jalen Hoffman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Waters | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Randle | Short Zone | --- | | FB J.Wilcox | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-2-HOU33 (2Q: 02:00) Tommy Munro punted 47 yards. Casey Abreu returned the kick 10 yards to the CLE30. Tackled by Tim Fecht. |
1-10-CLE30 (2Q: 01:52) Pat Cox ran outside the right tackle for 23 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Quinn Hudson. Key block delivered by Kyle Correia.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Lake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon |
| +++ | RDE G.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB O.Ross | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster |
| +++ | WLB D.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Out of Box | --- |
|
| 1-10-HOU47 (2Q: 01:26) PENALTY: G Ron Jennings of Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
| 1-15-CLE48 (2Q: 01:26) PENALTY: T Donald Fields of Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
1-20-CLE43 (2Q: 01:26) Maddox Power pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Harrison Sponseller. ILB Owen Ross knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Protect | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Sponseller | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| --- | RCB E.Sukova | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| --- | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-CLE43 (2Q: 01:20) Maddox Power pass completed to WR William Mahon for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Damien Roberts, assisted by DT Ellis Ellard. Mahon gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Farris | Protect | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB B.Finkenstadt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-13-HOU50 (2Q: 01:00) PENALTY: DT Ellis Ellard of Houston was called for Encroachment. |
3-8-HOU45 (2Q: 01:00) Maddox Power pass completed to WR Abraham Gregory for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Damien Roberts.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Power |
| *** | LDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Moyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Farris | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Sponseller | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB B.Finkenstadt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS M.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-HOU38 (2Q: 00:54) Gary Gertz punted 38 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 00:48) Denzel Buckley ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Martin Supple, assisted by S Jalen Hoffman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Supple | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies |
| +++ | RDE E.Ford | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Ligeski |
| +++ | WLB D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB N.Avant | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| --- | SS J.Hoffman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-HOU16 (2Q: 00:22) Mitchell Cheever pass completed to RB Moses Waters for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Dixon Gaylor, assisted by CB Norbert Avant. Waters gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Biggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Supple | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Waters | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Ligeski | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB N.Avant | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Lorenzo Clements kicked off 74 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 15:00) Mitchell Cheever pass completed to RB Moses Waters for 0 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Edgar Treu, assisted by S Jalen Hoffman. PENALTY: ILB Zach Knight of Cleveland was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Biggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Supple | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE E.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Waters | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT S.Newland | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB N.Avant | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Short Zone | --- | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU30 (3Q: 14:53) Mitchell Cheever pass completed to WR Gavin Newsome for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Edgar Treu.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Biggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Ligeski | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Supple | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Wilcox | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB N.Avant | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU34 (3Q: 14:22) Denzel Buckley ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jalen Hoffman, assisted by DE Erick Ford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Supple | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies |
| +++ | RDE E.Ford | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Ligeski |
| +++ | WLB D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB N.Avant | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU36 (3Q: 13:45) Mitchell Cheever sacked by OLB Paul Hardy for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Kennedy Hill. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Victor Duffy on the HOU31.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Nichols | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT B.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT K.Biggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Andrews | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Waters | Protect | --- | SLB C.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Fecht | Protect | --- | MLB Z.Knight | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| --- | LCB E.Treu | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| --- | RCB R.Renes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-HOU31 (3Q: 13:20) Tommy Munro punted 64 yards. The ball was downed at the CLE05. PENALTY: CB Monty Angelou of Cleveland was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. |
1-10-CLE05 (3Q: 13:09) Theodore Meier pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Anton Muhammed. DT Marlon Ackerman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Sponseller | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | WLB R.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| --- | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-10-CLE05 (3Q: 13:02) Pat Cox ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ralph Griffith.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Lake | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Mueller |
| +++ | RDE G.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB D.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Sponseller |
| +++ | MLB O.Ross | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | WLB R.Griffith | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-CLE08 (3Q: 12:29) Theodore Meier pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Anton Muhammed. CB Braxton Finkenstadt defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Mueller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE A.Moyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Sponseller | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB B.Finkenstadt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS M.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-CLE08 (3Q: 12:21) Gary Gertz punted 40 yards. Damien Roberts returned the kick 14 yards to the CLE34. Tackled by Anton Muhammed. |
| 1-10-CLE34 (3Q: 12:13) PENALTY: T Richie Hardy of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-CLE39 (3Q: 12:07) Mitchell Cheever pass completed to RB Denzel Buckley for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Dixon Gaylor.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Biggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Ligeski | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Supple | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Wilcox | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| --- | RCB R.Renes | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB N.Avant | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| --- | FS P.Esiason | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-CLE33 (3Q: 11:29) Moses Waters ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Korey Biggs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Supple | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies |
| +++ | RDE B.Grier | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Waters | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Ligeski |
| +++ | WLB D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB N.Avant | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| --- | SS J.Hoffman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-CLE36 (3Q: 11:01) Mitchell Cheever pass completed to WR Craig Margolies for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Edgar Treu. Margolies gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Newsome | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Waters | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Wilcox | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-7-CLE07 (3Q: 10:18) Play-Action. Mitchell Cheever pass completed to WR Craig Margolies for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston 26, Cleveland 3
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | Rush Passer | --- | | TE V.Duffy | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Protect | +++ | SLB C.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Nichols | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Bump and Run | --- | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Bump and Run | --- |
|
| (3Q: 10:18) Extra point by Hugh Woodson missed. |
| (3Q: 10:08) Hugh Woodson kicked off 44 yards from the HOU35. Mark Meekin returned the ball 19 yards to the CLE40. Tackled by Parker Wallace. |
1-10-CLE40 (3Q: 09:49) Theodore Meier pass completed to WR Abraham Gregory for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Elliot Sukova. Gregory gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Farris | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Wilkins | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | --- | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Deep Zone | --- | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-CLE46 (3Q: 09:07) Pat Cox ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Ellis Ellard, assisted by CB Elliot Sukova.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon |
| +++ | RDE G.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Sponseller |
| +++ | MLB O.Ross | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | WLB R.Griffith | In Box | --- | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-CLE46 (3Q: 08:29) Theodore Meier pass completed to WR Abraham Gregory for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Marlon Ackerman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Moyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Farris | Protect | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB B.Finkenstadt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS M.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-CLE46 (3Q: 07:50) Gary Gertz punted 54 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 07:44) Moses Waters ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Phillip Esiason, assisted by DT Martin Supple.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Supple | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies |
| +++ | RDE E.Ford | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Waters | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Ligeski |
| +++ | WLB D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| --- | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| --- | NB N.Avant | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-HOU17 (3Q: 07:09) Mitchell Cheever pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gavin Newsome. S Jalen Hoffman defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Biggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Supple | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Waters | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Ligeski | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Gaylor | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | RCB C.Abreu | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB N.Avant | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-HOU17 (3Q: 07:02) Mitchell Cheever pass completed to WR Devon Ligeski for 19 yards. Tackled by CB R.J. Renes. Ligeski gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE E.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Supple | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Grier | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Margolies | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Waters | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Ligeski | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB P.Hardy | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB C.Abreu | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS R.Mathis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS M.Meekin | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU36 (3Q: 06:15) Denzel Buckley ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Zach Knight, assisted by DE Burt Grier. Key block delivered by Michael Schwartz.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies |
| +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | In Box | --- | | RB D.Buckley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Randle | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Nichols |
| +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| --- | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU44 (3Q: 05:39) Denzel Buckley ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by CB R.J. Renes. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CLE OLB Dixon Gaylor to the CLE46.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | --- | | TE K.Nichols |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | In Box | --- | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Supple | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Newsome |
| +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB C.Randle | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Andrews |
| +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Spy | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | --- | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Out of Box | --- | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE46 (3Q: 05:32) Pat Cox ran inside the left tackle for 42 yards. Tackled by CB Edwin Hutton. Key block delivered by Rickey Hall.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE G.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Moyer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon |
| +++ | RDE T.Parker | In Box | --- | | RB P.Cox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB O.Ross | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Whitener |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Out of Box | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | RCB B.Finkenstadt | Out of Box | --- | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | DB D.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS M.Collette | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU12 (3Q: 04:48) Theodore Meier sacked by ILB Owen Ross for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Donald Fields.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Farris | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Sponseller | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | MLB O.Ross | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| --- | WLB R.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| --- | RCB E.Sukova | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| --- | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-HOU17 (3Q: 04:14) Pat Cox ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Omar Fregoso, assisted by DT Ellis Ellard.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon |
| +++ | RDE G.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB D.Bennett | In Box | --- | | TE H.Sponseller |
| +++ | MLB O.Ross | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | WLB R.Griffith | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-HOU14 (3Q: 03:30) Theodore Meier pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Abraham Gregory. DT Colin Lake hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Worthy | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Farris | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | --- | | TE H.Sponseller | Protect | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | WLB R.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-HOU14 (3Q: 03:23) Lorenzo Clements attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 26, Cleveland 6 |
| (3Q: 03:15) Lorenzo Clements kicked off 71 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 03:15) Mitchell Cheever sacked by ILB Zach Knight for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Michael Schwartz. Cleveland's Burt Grier was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor chest injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Nichols | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Newsome | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Andrews | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| --- | WLB P.Hardy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| --- | LCB E.Treu | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| --- | FS P.Esiason | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-19-HOU16 (3Q: 02:35) Mitchell Cheever pass completed to TE Edgar Andrews for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Edgar Treu.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Nichols | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Andrews | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE D.Gaylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Protect | +++ | SLB C.Randle | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Fecht | Protect | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| --- | RCB R.Renes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-22-HOU13 (3Q: 02:15) Mitchell Cheever sacked by DE Zachary Gerhardt for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Michael Schwartz.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT K.Biggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Waters | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB C.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Nichols | Protect | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| --- | WLB P.Hardy | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| --- | FS P.Esiason | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-30-HOU05 (3Q: 01:39) Tommy Munro punted 51 yards. Casey Abreu returned the kick 14 yards to the HOU42. Tackled by Parker Wallace. |
1-10-HOU42 (3Q: 01:31) Pat Cox ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Hudson, assisted by OLB Damien Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Lake | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon |
| +++ | RDE A.Worthy | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Sponseller |
| +++ | MLB O.Ross | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | WLB R.Griffith | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU39 (3Q: 01:00) Theodore Meier pass completed to TE Anton Muhammed for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Damien Roberts. PENALTY: DE Gage Nixon of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Muhammed | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Mueller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | --- | | RB P.Cox | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Bennett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB B.Finkenstadt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU34 (3Q: 00:53) Jeff Foster ran a reverse around left end for 13 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Hudson. Key block delivered by Donald Fields.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Gregory |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Foster | Ball Carrier | +++ | 3tcDT C.Lake | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Mahon |
| +++ | RDE G.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Cox |
| +++ | MLB O.Ross | In Box | --- | | FB S.Wilkins |
| +++ | WLB D.Bennett | In Box | --- | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB B.Finkenstadt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU21 (3Q: 00:25) Pat Cox ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Colin Lake, assisted by S Quinn Hudson. PENALTY: DT Colin Lake of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Lake | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Mahon |
| +++ | RDE G.Nixon | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB O.Ross | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster |
| +++ | WLB D.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-5-HOU16 (3Q: 00:18) Theodore Meier pass completed to TE Harrison Sponseller for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Damien Bennett. Sponseller gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Sponseller | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-2-HOU02 (4Q: 15:00) Pat Cox ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Tyler Parker, assisted by S Quinn Hudson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE A.Worthy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon |
| +++ | RDE A.Moyer | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster |
| +++ | MLB D.Bennett | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | WLB O.Ross | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| --- | LCB R.Griffith | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| --- | RCB B.Finkenstadt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS E.Sukova | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS Q.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU02 (4Q: 14:20) Craig Farris ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Rickey Hall. Cleveland's Ron Jennings was hurt on the play. Houston 26, Cleveland 12
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE A.Worthy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | In Box | --- | | TE A.Muhammed |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Mahon |
| +++ | RDE A.Moyer | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Farris | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Parker | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Wilkins |
| +++ | MLB O.Willis | In Box | --- | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | WLB O.Ross | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Jennings |
| +++ | LCB D.Bennett | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | RCB B.Finkenstadt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS D.Roberts | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS Q.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 14:20) Extra point by Lorenzo Clements was good. Houston 26, Cleveland 13 |
| (4Q: 14:14) Lorenzo Clements kicked off 72 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 14:14) Moses Waters ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Korey Biggs. Key block delivered by Richie Hardy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Supple | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies |
| +++ | RDE B.Grier | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Waters | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Ligeski |
| +++ | WLB D.Gaylor | In Box | --- | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB N.Avant | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 13:36) Mitchell Cheever pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gavin Newsome. OLB Caden Randle defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT B.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Newland | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Nichols | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| --- | WLB P.Hardy | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU37 (4Q: 13:29) Craig Margolies ran a reverse around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Edgar Treu, assisted by ILB Zach Knight.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Supple | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE B.Grier | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Waters |
| +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Ligeski |
| +++ | WLB D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB N.Avant | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU37 (4Q: 12:48) Mitchell Cheever pass completed to WR Devon Ligeski for 13 yards. Tackled by CB R.J. Renes, assisted by CB Norbert Avant.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE B.Grier | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Newsome | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Supple | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Ligeski | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Hardy | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Newland | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB H.Huffman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Bishop | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB E.Treu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | NB C.Abreu | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | DB N.Avant | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS R.Mathis | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS M.Meekin | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU50 (4Q: 12:02) Mitchell Cheever pass completed to WR Devon Ligeski for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Heath Huffman. Ligeski gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE B.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Supple | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Ligeski | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Hardy | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Newland | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB H.Huffman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Bishop | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB E.Treu | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | NB C.Abreu | Short Zone | --- | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | DB N.Avant | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS R.Mathis | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS M.Meekin | Double Z(FL) | --- |
|
1-10-CLE34 (4Q: 11:16) Mitchell Cheever scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Edgar Treu and assisted by CB R.J. Renes.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT K.Biggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Newland | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB C.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Wilcox | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-CLE31 (4Q: 10:41) Denzel Buckley ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Dixon Gaylor, assisted by S Phillip Esiason. Key block delivered by Kennedy Hill.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Nichols |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies |
| +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Randle | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Wilcox |
| +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE23 (4Q: 10:16) Denzel Buckley ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Zach Knight.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies |
| +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | In Box | --- | | RB D.Buckley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Randle | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Nichols |
| +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-CLE19 (4Q: 09:47) Mitchell Cheever pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Devon Ligeski. DE Zachary Gerhardt blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Biggs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Supple | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE E.Ford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Waters | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Ligeski | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB D.Gaylor | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB C.Abreu | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-CLE19 (4Q: 09:40) Mitchell Cheever pass completed to WR Craig Margolies for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Paul Hardy, assisted by S Phillip Esiason.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE V.Duffy | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Supple | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Waters | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Wilcox | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Man-to-Man | --- | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-CLE13 (4Q: 08:58) Denzel Buckley ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Phillip Esiason, assisted by DE Burt Grier.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| --- | 1tcDT M.Supple | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies |
| +++ | RDE B.Grier | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Ligeski |
| +++ | WLB D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB N.Avant | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-CLE11 (4Q: 08:26) Denzel Buckley ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB R.J. Renes, assisted by ILB Zach Knight. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Nichols |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Supple | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Andrews |
| +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB C.Randle | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Wilcox |
| +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | --- | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| --- | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-CLE10 (4Q: 07:45) Moses Waters ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Dixon Gaylor. Key block delivered by Jonathan Wilcox.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | --- | | TE K.Nichols |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies |
| +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Waters | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Randle | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Wilcox |
| +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | --- | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | --- | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-2-CLE02 (4Q: 06:58) Denzel Buckley ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Edgar Treu, assisted by DE Burt Grier.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Supple | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Newland |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Grier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies |
| +++ | RDE E.Ford | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB K.Biggs | Spy | +++ | | FB J.Wilcox |
| +++ | MLB D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB C.Randle | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB C.Abreu | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS R.Mathis | Out of Box | --- |
|
| 2-2-CLE02 (4Q: 06:15) PENALTY: T Richie Hardy of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-7-CLE07 (4Q: 06:07) Denzel Buckley ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Korey Biggs.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Nichols |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies |
| +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Randle | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Wilcox |
| +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-CLE04 (4Q: 05:23) Moses Waters ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Jalen Hoffman, assisted by DE Burt Grier. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Nichols |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies |
| +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Waters | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB C.Randle | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Wilcox |
| +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| --- | WLB P.Hardy | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| --- | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-8-CLE08 (4Q: 04:38) Hugh Woodson attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 29, Cleveland 13 |
| (4Q: 04:33) Hugh Woodson kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE25 (4Q: 04:33) Theodore Meier pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeff Foster. CB Edwin Hutton defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Foster | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT A.Moyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Protect | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Whitener | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | RCB B.Finkenstadt | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Crawford |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | DB D.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS M.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CLE25 (4Q: 04:24) Theodore Meier pass completed to WR Jeff Foster for 13 yards. Tackled by S Omar Fregoso. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | --- | | RB P.Cox | Protect | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Bennett | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Crawford |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Short Zone | --- | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE38 (4Q: 04:03) Theodore Meier pass completed to WR Abraham Gregory for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Damien Roberts. Gregory gained 6 yards after the catch. PENALTY: C Denzel Hutson of Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Crawford |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Bump and Run | --- | | C D.Hutson |
| --- | NB E.Hutton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-CLE28 (4Q: 03:54) Play-Action. Theodore Meier pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Anton Muhammed. DE Gage Nixon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Sponseller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Farris | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Feighny | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Crawford |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| --- | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| --- | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-CLE28 (4Q: 03:42) Theodore Meier pass completed to RB Pat Cox for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Owen Ross. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Mueller | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Crawford |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-21-CLE27 (4Q: 03:20) Theodore Meier pass was dropped by TE Anton Muhammed. PENALTY: S Mario Collette of Houston was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Moyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Farris | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Crawford |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB B.Finkenstadt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS M.Collette | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-CLE32 (4Q: 03:13) Theodore Meier pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeff Foster. DE Gage Nixon drove right through Jerry Crawford to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT C.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Mueller | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Crawford |
| --- | RCB E.Sukova | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS O.Fregoso | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-10-CLE32 (4Q: 03:00) PENALTY: T Kyle Correia of Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
| 2-15-CLE27 (4Q: 02:52) PENALTY: G Jerry Crawford of Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
2-20-CLE22 (4Q: 02:52) Theodore Meier pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeff Foster. DE Tyler Parker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Moyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Farris | Protect | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Whitener | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Crawford |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | DB D.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS M.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-20-CLE22 (4Q: 02:44) Theodore Meier sacked by DE Gage Nixon and DE Alexander Moyer for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Jerry Crawford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Mueller | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Moyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Farris | Protect | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Crawford |
| --- | RCB E.Sukova | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| --- | NB B.Finkenstadt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| --- | FS M.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-24-CLE18 (4Q: 02:21) Theodore Meier pass completed to RB Craig Farris for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Damien Roberts. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Moyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Farris | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Foster | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Bennett | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Crawford |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | NB B.Finkenstadt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS M.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE21 (4Q: 02:13) Denzel Buckley ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Phillip Esiason. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Nichols |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | In Box | --- | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Andrews |
| +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buckley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Randle | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Fecht |
| +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| --- | SS J.Hoffman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Cleveland called a time out. |
2-9-CLE20 (4Q: 02:03) Moses Waters ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Martin Supple. Key block delivered by Michael Schwartz.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Supple | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies |
| +++ | RDE E.Ford | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Waters | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Ligeski |
| +++ | WLB D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB N.Avant | Out of Box | --- | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | --- |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-CLE10 (4Q: 01:54) Moses Waters ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Jalen Hoffman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Supple | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Margolies |
| +++ | RDE E.Ford | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Waters | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Ligeski |
| +++ | WLB D.Gaylor | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB N.Avant | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS J.Hoffman | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Cleveland called a time out. |
2-10-CLE10 (4Q: 01:47) Mitchell Cheever kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Korey Biggs, assisted by S Jalen Hoffman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Cheever | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Grier | In Box | +++ | | TE V.Duffy |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Biggs | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Newland |
| +++ | RDE D.Gaylor | In Box | --- | | RB D.Buckley |
| +++ | SLB C.Randle | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Nichols |
| +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB P.Hardy | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| --- | SS J.Hoffman | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| +++ | FS P.Esiason | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Cleveland called a time out. |
3-5-CLE05 (4Q: 01:36) Moses Waters ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Edgar Treu, assisted by DE Erick Ford.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Cheever |
| *** | LDE E.Ford | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Newsome |
| +++ | 3tcDT M.Supple | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Ligeski |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Grier | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Newland |
| +++ | RDE Z.Gerhardt | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Waters | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB Z.Knight | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Wilcox |
| --- | WLB P.Hardy | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Schwartz |
| +++ | LCB E.Treu | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Fecht |
| --- | RCB R.Renes | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Hill |
| +++ | NB C.Abreu | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Wallace |
| +++ | SS R.Mathis | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Hardy |
| --- | FS M.Meekin | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-3-CLE03 (4Q: 00:50) Hugh Woodson attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 32, Cleveland 13 |
| (4Q: 00:42) Hugh Woodson kicked off 59 yards from the HOU35. Mark Meekin returned the ball 19 yards to the CLE25. Tackled by Mario Collette. PENALTY: S Raymond Mathis of Cleveland was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-CLE12 (4Q: 00:35) Play-Action. Theodore Meier pass was dropped by TE Anton Muhammed.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Sponseller | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT A.Moyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Farris | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Feighny | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | LCB D.Roberts | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | RCB E.Sukova | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Crawford |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | DB D.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS M.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CLE12 (4Q: 00:25) Theodore Meier pass completed to WR Abraham Gregory for 5 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Hudson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Muhammed | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Moyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Mahon | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Cox | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Mueller | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | RCB B.Finkenstadt | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Crawford |
| --- | NB E.Sukova | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | DB D.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS M.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-CLE17 (4Q: 00:08) Theodore Meier pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeff Foster. DE Tyler Parker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB T.Meier |
| *** | LDE G.Nixon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Gregory | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Ackerman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Muhammed | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Moyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Foster | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE T.Parker | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Whitener | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB O.Ross | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Mueller | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB D.Roberts | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Fields |
| +++ | RCB B.Finkenstadt | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Crawford |
| +++ | NB E.Hutton | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Hutson |
| +++ | DB D.Bennett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Hall |
| +++ | SS Q.Hudson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Correia |
| +++ | FS M.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: Houston Texans 32, Cleveland Browns 13 |