| Played in Cleveland, OH, weather: 42 degrees, rain, 16 mph wind. |
| Cleveland won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Ryan McConnell kicked off 75 yards from the CIN30. Hugh Nevarez returned the ball 24 yards to the CLE19. Tackled by Nicky LeBlanc. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE19 (1Q: 14:41) Norm Dotson ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Tom Allen, assisted by S Nicky LeBlanc. Key block delivered by Moe Adderly. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-CLE24 (1Q: 13:58) Norm Dotson ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Nicky LeBlanc. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-15-CLE14 (1Q: 13:51) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Ronnie Clements for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Leslie Poston, assisted by OLB Herb Reid. Clements gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-10-CLE19 (1Q: 13:07) Norm Dotson ran around left end for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Alvin Meier, assisted by DT Shug Sgroi. |
| 4-10-CLE19 (1Q: 12:39) Andy Groom punted 42 yards. Grady Corcoleotes returned the kick 1 yard to the CIN40. Tackled by Tito Mayes. Ball was fumbled and recovered by CLE Daryl Meynardie for 2 yards to the CIN38.. Tackled by Jim Fridlund. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Allen, LeBlanc and Nichols are blitzing. 1-10-CIN38 (1Q: 12:32) PENALTY: Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-15-CIN43 (1Q: 12:25) Byron Leftwich pass completed to TE Tito Benson for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Kenneth Wheeler, assisted by CB Daniel Bellas. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Reid and Allen are blitzing. 1-10-CIN28 (1Q: 11:51) Byron Leftwich pass completed to FB Melvin Van DeWege for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jerry Sabbatini. Van DeWege gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-CIN25 (1Q: 11:07) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR J.C. Anthony for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Herb Reid. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Reid is blitzing. 1-10-CIN18 (1Q: 10:37) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Donnell Babka for 9 yards. Tackled by S Norm Nichols. |
| Cleveland: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Reid and Allen are blitzing. 2-1-CIN09 (1Q: 10:12) Phillip Stephenson ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Jeremy Myslinski. Key block delivered by Ken Givens. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-11-CIN19 (1Q: 10:02) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Brock Robbins for 16 yards. Tackled by S Nicky LeBlanc. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-3-CIN03 (1Q: 09:38) Phillip Stephenson ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Nicky LeBlanc, assisted by OLB Tommy Begian. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-4-CIN04 (1Q: 09:02) Byron Leftwich pass completed to FB Gary Pegram for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cleveland 6, Cincinnati 0 |
| (1Q: 09:02) Extra point by Percy Robinson was good. Cleveland 7, Cincinnati 0 |
| (1Q: 08:52) Percy Robinson kicked off 58 yards from the CLE30. Daniel Bellas returned the ball 24 yards to the CIN36. Tackled by Melvin Van DeWege. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CIN36 (1Q: 08:31) Adam Hodges ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Alan O'Donnell. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Fort and Lewis are blitzing. 2-9-CIN37 (1Q: 07:45) Charles Dodge kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Christian Shepherd, assisted by CB Fred Sica. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Fort is blitzing. 3-7-CIN39 (1Q: 07:20) Charles Dodge pass completed to WR Andre Johnson for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Calvin Bauer, assisted by S Doug Wallace. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Fort is blitzing. 1-10-CIN46 (1Q: 06:49) Adam Hodges ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Roger Dunlap, assisted by S Leslie Franz. DE Arnold Reid knocked down Dustin Buff to break up the play. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-9-CIN47 (1Q: 06:23) Adam Hodges ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Perry Lewis. Key block delivered by Randal Grui. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-CLE45 (1Q: 05:49) Charles Dodge sacked by DE Bernard Hayes for a loss of 6 yards. Hayes ran right past Joel McDonald and knocked down the quarterback. |
| 4-7-CIN49 (1Q: 05:20) Ryan McConnell punted 49 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CLE02. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Reid is blitzing. 1-10-CLE02 (1Q: 05:12) Norm Dotson ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Norm Nichols. |
| Cleveland: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-8-CLE04 (1Q: 04:30) Norm Dotson ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Tom Allen. Dotson slipped a little on the wet field. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-9-CLE03 (1Q: 04:06) Byron Leftwich pass was dropped by WR Donnell Babka. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-9-CLE03 (1Q: 03:57) Andy Groom punted 38 yards. Grady Corcoleotes called for a fair catch at the CLE41. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Miller is blitzing. 1-10-CLE41 (1Q: 03:49) Skip Threats ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Arnie Miller, assisted by ILB Perry Lewis. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-CLE39 (1Q: 03:21) Charles Dodge pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Ronald Howard. DE Arnold Reid blocked the pass. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-8-CLE39 (1Q: 03:12) Charles Dodge pass completed to TE Kirk Garcia for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Calvin Bauer. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE29 (1Q: 02:26) Charles Dodge pass completed to RB Skip Threats for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Dwight Barnes. Threats gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4-CLE23 (1Q: 01:40) Adam Hodges ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Alan O'Donnell, assisted by ILB Rico Barrington. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-2-CLE21 (1Q: 01:00) Adam Hodges ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Rico Barrington. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN Burt Gerhardt to the CLE16. Cincinnati's Roosevelt Liedtke was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE16 (1Q: 00:28) Adam Hodges ran around the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Bernard Hayes, assisted by DT Alan O'Donnell. Key block delivered by Roosevelt Liedtke. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-4-CLE04 (2Q: 15:00) Adam Hodges ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Leo Fort. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-CLE05 (2Q: 14:30) PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for a False Start. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-CLE10 (2Q: 14:26) Adam Hodges ran inside the right guard for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Burt Gerhardt. Cleveland 7, Cincinnati 6 |
| (2Q: 14:26) Extra point by Butch Holliday was good. Cleveland 7, Cincinnati 7 |
| (2Q: 14:19) Ryan McConnell kicked off 53 yards from the CIN30. Hugh Nevarez returned the ball 22 yards to the CLE39. Tackled by Skip Threats. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CLE39 (2Q: 13:45) Norm Dotson ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Brock Evans, assisted by S Nicky LeBlanc. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-CLE43 (2Q: 13:02) Norm Dotson ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Nicky Mesaros. |
| Cleveland: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Reid and Poston are blitzing. 3-5-CLE44 (2Q: 12:16) Byron Leftwich pass completed to TE Tito Benson for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Alvin Meier. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CIN48 (2Q: 11:46) Phillip Stephenson ran inside the right guard for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Leslie Poston. Key block delivered by Ken Givens. |
| Cleveland: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CIN34 (2Q: 11:18) PENALTY: Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-15-CIN39 (2Q: 11:11) Byron Leftwich pass completed to RB Phillip Stephenson for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Jamal Sgroi. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-9-CIN33 (2Q: 10:43) Byron Leftwich pass completed to RB Phillip Stephenson for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jerry Sabbatini, assisted by CB Kenneth Wheeler. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-CIN29 (2Q: 10:05) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Donnell Babka. DE Leo Abell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-5-CIN29 (2Q: 09:59) Percy Robinson attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 10, Cincinnati 7 |
| (2Q: 09:51) Percy Robinson kicked off 71 yards from the CLE30. Ronald Howard returned the ball 27 yards to the CIN26. Tackled by Hugh Nevarez. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CIN26 (2Q: 09:21) Adam Hodges ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Dwight Barnes. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-CIN29 (2Q: 08:38) Adam Hodges ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Leo Fort, assisted by ILB Perry Lewis. Hodges slipped a little on the wet field. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-7-CIN29 (2Q: 08:11) Charles Dodge pass completed to TE Kirk Garcia for 1 yard. Tackled by S Doug Wallace, assisted by ILB Arnie Miller. |
| 4-6-CIN30 (2Q: 07:41) Ryan McConnell punted 41 yards. Ricardo Colclough called for a fair catch at the CLE29. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CLE29 (2Q: 07:32) Phillip Stephenson ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Leslie Poston, assisted by DE Nicky Mesaros. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-7-CLE32 (2Q: 06:57) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR J.C. Anthony for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Herb Reid. Anthony gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CLE45 (2Q: 06:33) Byron Leftwich pass completed to FB Gary Pegram for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Herb Reid, assisted by CB Alvin Meier. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Reid is blitzing. 2-9-CLE46 (2Q: 06:06) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Donnell Babka for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Kenneth Wheeler. Babka gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Cleveland's Byron Leftwich was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor facial injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CIN44 (2Q: 05:19) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Ronnie Clements for 22 yards. Tackled by DT Jeremy Myslinski. Clements gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CIN22 (2Q: 04:41) Phillip Stephenson ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Tom Allen. |
| Cleveland: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-11-CIN23 (2Q: 04:05) Byron Leftwich pass completed to RB Norm Dotson for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Herb Reid. Dotson gained 10 yards after the catch. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-8-CIN08 (2Q: 03:31) Phillip Stephenson ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Herb Reid. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-9-CIN09 (2Q: 02:48) Norm Dotson ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Alvin Meier. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Reid is blitzing. 3-6-CIN06 (2Q: 02:29) Norm Dotson ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Allen, assisted by CB Alvin Meier. |
| 4-1-CIN01 (2Q: 02:07) Percy Robinson attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 13, Cincinnati 7 |
| (2Q: 02:01) Percy Robinson kicked off 66 yards from the CLE30. Ronald Howard returned the ball 25 yards to the CIN29. Tackled by Tito Mayes. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CIN29 (2Q: 01:55) Adam Hodges ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Fred Sica. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-9-CIN30 (2Q: 01:39) Adam Hodges ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Sica. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-3-CIN36 (2Q: 01:19) Charles Dodge pass was blocked at the line, intended for FB Randal Grui. DE Arnold Reid blocked the pass. |
| 4-3-CIN36 (2Q: 01:14) Ryan McConnell punted 32 yards. Ricardo Colclough returned the kick 17 yards to the CLE49. Tackled by Jerry Sabbatini. Ball was fumbled and recovered by CLE Tito Benson at the CLE49. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CLE49 (2Q: 01:06) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Ronnie Clements for 10 yards. Tackled by S Tom Allen, assisted by OLB Herb Reid. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Reid is blitzing. 1-10-CIN41 (2Q: 00:45) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR J.C. Anthony for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Alvin Meier. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Anthony gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| (2Q: 00:45) Cleveland called a time out. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Reid is blitzing. 1-10-CIN27 (2Q: 00:36) Phillip Stephenson ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Norm Nichols. |
| (2Q: 00:36) Cleveland called a time out. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-7-CIN24 (2Q: 00:24) Norm Dotson ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Nicky LeBlanc. |
| (2Q: 00:24) Cleveland called a time out. |
| 3-2-CIN19 (2Q: 00:16) Percy Robinson attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 16, Cincinnati 7 |
| (2Q: 00:09) Percy Robinson kicked off 73 yards from the CLE30. Touchback. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CIN20 (2Q: 00:09) Charles Dodge dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Percy Robinson kicked off 68 yards from the CLE30. Ronald Howard returned the ball 36 yards to the CIN38. Tackled by Donnell Babka. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CIN38 (3Q: 14:39) Adam Hodges ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Dwight Barnes. Key block delivered by Randy Gindin. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-2-CIN46 (3Q: 13:56) Adam Hodges ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Alan O'Donnell. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-2-CIN46 (3Q: 13:13) Adam Hodges ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Alan O'Donnell, assisted by S Christian Shepherd. |
| 4-2-CIN46 (3Q: 12:28) Ryan McConnell punted 33 yards. Ricardo Colclough called for a fair catch at the CLE21. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CLE21 (3Q: 12:21) Byron Leftwich pass completed to RB Phillip Stephenson for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Herb Reid. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE40 (3Q: 12:13) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Gary Pegram. DE Leo Abell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Cleveland: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Reid is blitzing. 2-10-CLE40 (3Q: 12:10) Byron Leftwich pass completed to RB Phillip Stephenson for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Alvin Meier. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-4-CLE46 (3Q: 11:36) Byron Leftwich pass completed to FB Gary Pegram for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jim Fridlund, assisted by S Tom Allen. Pegram gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| 4-1-CLE49 (3Q: 10:49) Andy Groom punted 38 yards. Grady Corcoleotes returned the kick 5 yards to the CIN18. Tackled by Josh Gerhardt. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CIN18 (3Q: 10:40) Charles Dodge scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Perry Lewis. |
| Cincinnati: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CIN30 (3Q: 09:58) Charles Dodge pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Clarence Coolidge. CB Terrell Hartnett defended the pass. |
| Cincinnati: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-CIN30 (3Q: 09:52) Charles Dodge pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Andre Johnson. OLB Leo Fort knocked the ball out of his grasp. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-20-CIN20 (3Q: 09:42) Charles Dodge pass completed to WR Ronald Howard for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Terrell Hartnett, assisted by CB Calvin Bauer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-CIN34 (3Q: 09:21) Charles Dodge pass completed to RB Skip Threats for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Fred Sica, assisted by CB Terrell Hartnett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| 4-5-CIN35 (3Q: 08:56) Ryan McConnell punted 38 yards. Ricardo Colclough called for a fair catch at the CLE27. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE27 (3Q: 08:48) Byron Leftwich pass completed to RB Phillip Stephenson for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Herb Reid, assisted by S Norm Nichols. Stephenson gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Cleveland: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Reid is blitzing. 2-2-CLE35 (3Q: 08:25) Norm Dotson ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Kenneth Wheeler. Key block delivered by Leon Tate. |
| Cleveland: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CLE37 (3Q: 07:53) Norm Dotson ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Herb Reid, assisted by S Nicky LeBlanc. Key block delivered by Ken Givens. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-4-CLE43 (3Q: 07:15) Phillip Stephenson ran around left end for 28 yards. Tackled by OLB Herb Reid. Key block delivered by Leon Tate. Tate flattened Jim Fridlund to ensure the play's success. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CIN29 (3Q: 06:32) Norm Dotson ran around right end for -1 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Tommy Allen. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-11-CIN30 (3Q: 05:55) Phillip Stephenson ran around left end for 18 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Tom Allen. Key block delivered by Moe Adderly. Adderly ran over Jerry Sabbatini to set up the play. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CIN12 (3Q: 05:16) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brock Robbins. DT Jeremy Myslinski defended the pass. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-CIN12 (3Q: 05:13) Phillip Stephenson ran a trap outside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jim Fridlund. Stephenson slipped a little on the wet field. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-7-CIN07 (3Q: 05:07) Phillip Stephenson ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jim Fridlund, assisted by CB Alvin Meier. Cleveland's Ken Givens was hurt on the play. |
| Cleveland: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-CIN04 (3Q: 04:22) Norm Dotson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Deion Sheldon. |
| Cleveland: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-3-CIN03 (3Q: 03:40) Melvin Van DeWege ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Jeremy Myslinski. |
| 4-4-CIN04 (3Q: 03:14) Percy Robinson attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 19, Cincinnati 7 |
| (3Q: 03:06) Percy Robinson kicked off 59 yards from the CLE30. Ronald Howard returned the ball 56 yards to the CLE33. Tackled by Tito Mayes. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Sica and Szumnarski are blitzing. 1-10-CLE33 (3Q: 02:37) Adam Hodges ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Bernard Hayes. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-9-CLE32 (3Q: 02:11) Charles Dodge sacked by DE Bernard Hayes and DT Derrick Manula for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Joel McDonald. |
| Cincinnati: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Fort is blitzing. 3-15-CLE38 (3Q: 01:34) Charles Dodge pass completed to WR Grady Corcoleotes for 9 yards. Tackled by S Christian Shepherd. |
| 4-6-CLE29 (3Q: 00:56) Butch Holliday attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 19, Cincinnati 10 |
| (3Q: 00:51) Ryan McConnell kicked off 61 yards from the CIN30. Hugh Nevarez returned the ball 33 yards to the CLE42. Tackled by Skip Threats. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CLE42 (3Q: 00:27) Norm Dotson ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Clay Bridges, assisted by OLB Tommy Begian. Key block delivered by Dwayne Moline. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CIN48 (4Q: 15:00) Phillip Stephenson ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Tom Allen, assisted by DT Deion Sheldon. Key block delivered by Moe Adderly. Adderly ran over Alvin Meier to set up the play. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-5-CIN43 (4Q: 14:22) Norm Dotson ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Deion Sheldon. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-CIN44 (4Q: 13:48) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR J.C. Anthony for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Alvin Meier. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CIN28 (4Q: 13:22) Norm Dotson ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jim Fridlund. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-CIN28 (4Q: 12:57) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Donnell Babka for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Clay Bridges, assisted by ILB Jim Fridlund. Babka gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CIN17 (4Q: 12:18) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR J.C. Anthony for 17 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cleveland 25, Cincinnati 10 |
| (4Q: 12:18) Extra point by Percy Robinson was good. Cleveland 26, Cincinnati 10 |
| (4Q: 12:13) Percy Robinson kicked off 63 yards from the CLE30. Daniel Bellas returned the ball 25 yards to the CIN32. Tackled by Tito Mayes. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CIN32 (4Q: 11:46) Charles Dodge sacked by DT Derrick Manula and DE Herb Kemp for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Joel McDonald. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-15-CIN27 (4Q: 11:04) Charles Dodge pass completed to RB Adam Hodges for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Perry Lewis. |
| Cincinnati: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-12-CIN30 (4Q: 10:29) Charles Dodge pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Andre Johnson. DE Bernard Hayes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-12-CIN30 (4Q: 10:19) Ryan McConnell punted 34 yards. Ricardo Colclough returned the kick 12 yards to the CLE48. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bostic is blitzing. 1-10-CLE21 (4Q: 10:11) Norm Dotson ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Daniel Bellas. Key block delivered by Dwayne Moline. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-5-CLE26 (4Q: 09:48) Norm Dotson ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Nicky Mesaros. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-5-CLE26 (4Q: 09:18) Norm Dotson ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by S Nicky LeBlanc. |
| 4-9-CLE22 (4Q: 08:36) Andy Groom punted 53 yards. Grady Corcoleotes returned the kick 3 yards to the CIN28. Tackled by Dwayne Moline. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Fort is blitzing. 1-10-CIN28 (4Q: 08:29) Adam Hodges ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Perry Lewis, assisted by CB Fred Sica. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-CIN31 (4Q: 08:01) Charles Dodge pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gabe Britt. S Tito Mayes defended the pass. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-7-CIN31 (4Q: 07:52) Charles Dodge pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gabe Britt. CB Terrell Hartnett defended the pass. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Fort is blitzing. 4-7-CIN31 (4Q: 07:43) Charles Dodge sacked by DE Bernard Hayes for a loss of 9 yards. Hayes ran right past Joel McDonald and knocked down the quarterback. The ball goes over on downs. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CIN22 (4Q: 07:25) Phillip Stephenson ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Herb Reid. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-CIN22 (4Q: 06:41) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Ronnie Clements for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Herb Reid, assisted by S Norm Nichols. Clements gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Cleveland: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-2-CIN14 (4Q: 05:58) Norm Dotson ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Deion Sheldon, assisted by S Nicky LeBlanc. Key block delivered by Dwayne Moline. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CIN12 (4Q: 05:11) Norm Dotson ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Nicky LeBlanc. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-CIN09 (4Q: 04:24) Norm Dotson ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Clay Bridges. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Wheeler is blitzing. 3-7-CIN09 (4Q: 03:40) Norm Dotson ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Corwin Bostic, assisted by OLB Herb Reid. |
| 4-10-CIN12 (4Q: 02:57) Percy Robinson attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 29, Cincinnati 10 |
| (4Q: 02:50) Percy Robinson kicked off 64 yards from the CLE30. Ronald Howard returned the ball 37 yards to the CIN43. Tackled by Arnie Miller. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Fort is blitzing. 1-10-CIN43 (4Q: 02:40) Charles Dodge scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Terrell Hartnett. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-1-CLE48 (4Q: 02:22) Charles Dodge pass completed to WR Andre Johnson for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Terrell Hartnett, assisted by S Tito Mayes. |
| Cincinnati: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Fort is blitzing. 1-10-CLE41 (4Q: 02:04) Charles Dodge pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Andre Johnson. CB Calvin Bauer defended the pass. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-CLE41 (4Q: 01:57) Charles Dodge pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Andre Johnson. DE Bernard Hayes simply tossed Dustin Buff aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-CLE41 (4Q: 01:49) Charles Dodge pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Andre Johnson. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 4-10-CLE41 (4Q: 01:39) Charles Dodge scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Tito Mayes and assisted by CB Fred Sica. The ball goes over on downs. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CLE36 (4Q: 01:26) Norm Dotson ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Nicky Mesaros. Key block delivered by Dwayne Moline. Moline flattened Jim Fridlund to ensure the play's success. |
| Cincinnati called a time out. |
| Cleveland: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-1-CLE45 (4Q: 01:18) PENALTY: Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-6-CLE40 (4Q: 01:18) Phillip Stephenson ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Jamal Sgroi, assisted by DE Nicky Mesaros. |
| Cincinnati called a time out. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-3-CLE43 (4Q: 01:09) Norm Dotson ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Tommy Begian, assisted by DE Nicky Mesaros. |
| Cincinnati called a time out. |
| 4-2-CLE44 (4Q: 01:00) Andy Groom punted 56 yards. Touchback. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CIN20 (4Q: 00:53) Charles Dodge pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Ronald Howard. DE Bernard Hayes blocked the pass. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-CIN20 (4Q: 00:42) Charles Dodge scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Tito Mayes. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-4-CIN26 (4Q: 00:20) PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for a False Start. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-9-CIN21 (4Q: 00:20) Charles Dodge scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Sica and assisted by CB Ike Dillon. |
| Final Score: Cleveland Browns 29, Cincinnati Bengals 10 |