Week 17, 2038

Played in Houston, TX, weather: 51 degrees, fair, calm.
Indianapolis won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback.
Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND20 (1Q: 15:00) Cornelius Gillespie sacked by DE Sammie Back for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Johnnie Lysne.
Indianapolis: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-IND16 (1Q: 14:14) Cornelius Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Karl Boldin. DE Serious Sam Back hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for an Illegal Shift. The penalty was declined.
Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-IND16 (1Q: 14:05) Cornelius Gillespie scrambled for 15 yards. Tackled by S Marco Hardy.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND31 (1Q: 13:23) Ken Roberson ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by S Mace Mason. Key block delivered by Johnnie Lysne.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND43 (1Q: 12:43) James Chustz ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Wendell Fletcher.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-IND41 (1Q: 12:20) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to TE Caiden Poulsen for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Poulsen gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-HOU49 (1Q: 11:47) Dizzy Gillespie pass completed to WR Dennis Rubin for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Indianapolis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU42 (1Q: 11:19) James Chustz ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Eric Sarfaty, assisted by S Mace Mason. Key block delivered by Sedrick Shepherd.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-HOU33 (1Q: 10:43) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Karl Boldin for 3 yards. Tackled by S Mace Mason, assisted by OLB Vinny Compton.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU30 (1Q: 10:13) Cornelius Gillespie scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Phillip Burgraff.
Indianapolis: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-HOU24 (1Q: 09:31) Ken Roberson ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Barry Kamin.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with two tight ends, 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. Burgraff is blitzing.
3-1-HOU21 (1Q: 08:48) James Chustz ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Lamar Timpson, assisted by DT Barry Kamin. Key block delivered by Sedrick Shepherd.
Indianapolis: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 08:14) James Chustz ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Norman Nixon, assisted by DT Barry Kamin.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-HOU19 (1Q: 07:33) James Chustz ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Sammie Back.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-5-HOU15 (1Q: 07:09) Dizzy Gillespie pass completed to WR Grant Washington for 14 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason, assisted by S Barry Durham. Washington gained 7 yards after the catch.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, 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. Burgraff is blitzing.
1-1-HOU01 (1Q: 06:39) Ken Roberson ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Norman Nixon, assisted by OLB Lorenzo Walton.
Indianapolis: 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, expecting the pass.
2-2-HOU02 (1Q: 06:03) James Chustz ran around right end for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Max Sellers. Indianapolis 6, Houston 0
(1Q: 06:03) Extra point by Melvin Downs was good. Indianapolis 7, Houston 0
(1Q: 05:54) Melvin Downs kicked off 73 yards from the IND35. Touchback.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Johnson is blitzing.
1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 05:54) Darnell Bates ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Devante Braden, assisted by OLB Ernie Howe. Key block delivered by Bernie Flowers.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-HOU27 (1Q: 05:14) Earnest Stadtmauer ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Larry Walters.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-HOU23 (1Q: 04:50) Darnell Bates ran inside the right guard for 14 yards. Tackled by S Ronald Sweeney, assisted by S Cornelius Montanez. Key block delivered by Kent Niechniedowicz.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Montanez is blitzing.
1-10-HOU37 (1Q: 04:23) The Bullet Bates ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Ronald Sweeney, assisted by S Cornelius Montanez. Key block delivered by Cole Bennett.
Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-HOU44 (1Q: 03:47) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Montanez is blitzing.
2-8-HOU39 (1Q: 03:37) The Bullet Bates ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Russell.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-12-HOU35 (1Q: 02:53) Todd Downs scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Brenden Johnson.
4-7-HOU40 (1Q: 02:21) Mack Petry punted 54 yards. The ball was downed at the IND06.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND06 (1Q: 02:12) Ken Roberson ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Wendell Fletcher, assisted by S Harold Mason.
Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-IND06 (1Q: 01:35) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Dennis Rubin for 12 yards. Tackled by S Barry Durham. Rubin gained 4 yards after the catch.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND18 (1Q: 01:00) Ken Roberson ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Rusty Ansara, assisted by DT Wendell Fletcher. Key block delivered by Caiden Poulsen.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-IND26 (1Q: 00:26) Cornelius Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Karl Boldin. CB Lamar Timpson defended the pass.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-IND26 (1Q: 00:16) Cornelius Gillespie scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Vinny Compton and assisted by ILB Floyd Juarez.
Start of second quarter.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND33 (2Q: 15:00) James Chustz ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Eric Sarfaty, assisted by ILB Floyd Juarez.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-IND34 (2Q: 14:23) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Grant Washington for 40 yards. Tackled by OLB Phillip Burgraff. Washington gained 33 yards after the catch.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU26 (2Q: 13:38) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Brett Hatcher for 11 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason. Hatcher gained 2 yards after the catch.
Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU15 (2Q: 12:53) James Chustz ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Lorenzo Walton, assisted by ILB Norman Nixon. Houston's Harold Mason was hurt on the play.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-HOU12 (2Q: 12:15) James Chustz ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Fletch Fletcher.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-HOU12 (2Q: 11:50) Dizzy Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Karl Boldin. DT Fletch Fletcher defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-HOU12 (2Q: 11:43) Melvin Downs attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 10, Houston 0
(2Q: 11:38) Melvin Downs kicked off 74 yards from the IND35. Touchback.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 11:38) Darnell Bates ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Hunter Waugh. Key block delivered by Kent Niechniedowicz.
Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-HOU26 (2Q: 10:58) The Bullet Bates ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Ronnie Humphrey, assisted by ILB Brenden Johnson. Key block delivered by Frankie Hardy.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Austin is blitzing.
1-10-HOU30 (2Q: 10:18) Todd Downs pass completed to RB Darnell Bates for 5 yards. Tackled by S Larry Walters.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-HOU35 (2Q: 09:54) The Bullet Bates ran around right end for 14 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez, assisted by DE Luke Prior. Key block delivered by Bernie Flowers.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU49 (2Q: 09:28) Darnell Bates ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Devante Braden. Key block delivered by Trevor Davis. Davis ran over Barry Austin to set up the play.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-IND41 (2Q: 08:47) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Pete Siders for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Jeffrey Escamilla. Siders gained 1 yard after the catch.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-IND29 (2Q: 08:07) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Pete Siders for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Hunter Waugh, assisted by CB Devante Braden. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-IND30 (2Q: 07:21) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Pete Siders for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Russell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Siders gained 4 yards after the catch.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-5-IND05 (2Q: 06:46) Todd Downs pass was intended for TE Bart Geib and was intercepted by OLB Ernie Howe in the end zone. Touchback.
Indianapolis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND20 (2Q: 06:34) James Chustz ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Barry Durham.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-IND21 (2Q: 06:11) Cornelius Gillespie scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND33 (2Q: 05:36) Ken Roberson ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Luke Willis, assisted by ILB Norman Nixon.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-IND35 (2Q: 04:53) Dizzy Gillespie pass completed to WR Karl Boldin for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Rusty Ansara.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-5-IND38 (2Q: 04:19) Cornelius Gillespie pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Ken Roberson. DE Rusty Ansara blocked the pass.
4-5-IND38 (2Q: 04:14) Jeff Hemler punted 41 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU21.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU21 (2Q: 04:06) Earnest Stadtmauer ran around the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Orlando Stuart, assisted by OLB Bruce Diaz. Key block delivered by Bernie Flowers.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU34 (2Q: 03:40) Darnell Bates ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Ronald Sweeney. Key block delivered by Bernie Flowers.
Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Howe is blitzing.
2-3-HOU41 (2Q: 03:19) Todd Downs pass was dropped by TE Rodney Burney.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-3-HOU41 (2Q: 03:13) The Bullet Bates ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez.
4-4-HOU40 (2Q: 02:49) Mack Petry punted 50 yards. Randal Posante returned the kick 4 yards to the IND14. Tackled by Bart Geib.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND14 (2Q: 02:42) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Brett Hatcher for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Vinny Compton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-IND17 (2Q: 02:10) Ken Roberson ran around left end for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Lorenzo Walton. Key block delivered by Sedrick Shepherd.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Indianapolis: 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.
1-10-IND31 (2Q: 02:00) Ken Roberson ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Norman Nixon.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-IND31 (2Q: 01:21) James Chustz ran around left end for 21 yards. Tackled by S Marco Hardy. Key block delivered by Bob Riley.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU48 (2Q: 00:46) Dizzy Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dennis Rubin. DT Fletch Fletcher hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU48 (2Q: 00:34) Dizzy Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Karl Boldin. CB Lamar Timpson defended the pass.
Indianapolis: 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.
3-10-HOU48 (2Q: 00:24) PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Delay of Game.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-IND47 (2Q: 00:24) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Grant Washington for 13 yards. Tackled by S Luke Willis. Washington gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis called a time out.
4-2-HOU40 (2Q: 00:03) Melvin Downs attempted a 57 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 13, Houston 0
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Melvin Downs kicked off 74 yards from the IND35. Touchback.
Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Diaz is blitzing.
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 15:00) Darnell Bates ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Jeffrey Escamilla. Key block delivered by Frankie Hardy.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-HOU27 (3Q: 14:35) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Pete Siders for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Devante Braden, assisted by OLB Ernie Howe. Siders gained 8 yards after the catch.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Johnson is blitzing.
1-10-HOU50 (3Q: 13:50) The Bullet Bates ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez. Key block delivered by Kent Niechniedowicz.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-IND45 (3Q: 13:13) Todd Downs pass completed to WR Derrick Seaman for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Devante Braden. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Diaz is blitzing.
1-10-IND40 (3Q: 12:27) Darnell Bates ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Larry Walters, assisted by OLB Bruce Diaz.
Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-IND36 (3Q: 11:56) Darnell Bates ran inside the right guard for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Orlando Stuart, assisted by DT Ronnie Humphrey. Key block delivered by Cole Bennett.
Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Diaz is blitzing.
1-10-IND20 (3Q: 11:18) Darnell Bates ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Jeffrey Escamilla, assisted by ILB Brenden Johnson. Key block delivered by Arnie Reed.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-9-IND09 (3Q: 10:54) Darnell Bates ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Cole Bennett. Indianapolis 13, Houston 6
(3Q: 10:54) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Indianapolis 13, Houston 7
(3Q: 10:46) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND20 (3Q: 10:46) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Grant Washington for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Wendell Begay, assisted by CB Maurice McGee. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND32 (3Q: 10:04) Dizzy Gillespie pass completed to WR Dennis Rubin for 30 yards. Tackled by S Barry Durham. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rubin gained 25 yards after the catch.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU38 (3Q: 09:28) James Chustz ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Sammie Back, assisted by DT Eric Sarfaty.
Indianapolis: 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.
2-7-HOU35 (3Q: 08:51) Cornelius Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brett Hatcher. DE Rusty Ansara hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-HOU35 (3Q: 08:45) Dizzy Gillespie pass completed to TE Caiden Poulsen for 34 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez. Poulsen gained 23 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Burgraff, Nixon and Willis are blitzing.
1-1-HOU01 (3Q: 08:14) James Chustz ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Luke Willis.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-HOU02 (3Q: 07:40) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Grant Washington for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Indianapolis 19, Houston 7
(3Q: 07:40) Extra point by Melvin Downs was good. Indianapolis 20, Houston 7
(3Q: 07:32) Melvin Downs kicked off 73 yards from the IND35. Touchback.
Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 07:32) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Bart Geib for 3 yards. Tackled by S Larry Walters, assisted by ILB Brenden Johnson.
Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Diaz is blitzing.
2-7-HOU23 (3Q: 07:07) Todd Downs pass completed to WR Derrick Seaman for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Russell, assisted by S Cornelius Montanez. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Johnson is blitzing.
1-10-HOU47 (3Q: 06:59) Todd Downs pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tommie Drake. S Larry Walters knocked the ball out of his grasp.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU47 (3Q: 06:52) Darnell Bates ran outside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez, assisted by DT Ronnie Humphrey. Key block delivered by Frankie Hardy.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND40 (3Q: 06:30) Earnest Stadtmauer ran inside the left tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Russell. Key block delivered by Kent Niechniedowicz.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Diaz is blitzing.
1-10-IND22 (3Q: 05:47) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Rodney Burney for 3 yards. Tackled by S Ronald Sweeney, assisted by CB Tyrone Russell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-20-IND32 (3Q: 05:36) Todd Downs pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Derrick Seaman. S Larry Walters defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-20-IND32 (3Q: 05:29) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Pete Siders for 32 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Siders gained 20 yards after the catch. Indianapolis 20, Houston 13
(3Q: 05:29) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Indianapolis 20, Houston 14
(3Q: 05:16) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback.
Indianapolis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND20 (3Q: 05:16) James Chustz ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez.
Indianapolis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-IND22 (3Q: 04:47) Cornelius Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dennis Rubin. OLB Phillip Burgraff defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield.
Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-13-IND17 (3Q: 04:37) Dizzy Gillespie pass completed to WR Dennis Rubin for 45 yards. Tackled by S Barry Durham. Rubin gained 25 yards after the catch.
Indianapolis: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU38 (3Q: 03:56) James Chustz ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Serious Sam Back, assisted by OLB Phillip Burgraff.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-HOU35 (3Q: 03:12) James Chustz ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Lorenzo Walton.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-HOU33 (3Q: 02:45) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Karl Boldin for 11 yards. Tackled by S Luke Willis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU22 (3Q: 01:59) James Chustz ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Fletch Fletcher.
Indianapolis: 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.
2-6-HOU18 (3Q: 01:30) Ken Roberson ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Wendell Fletcher, assisted by OLB Vinny Compton.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-HOU14 (3Q: 01:00) Ken Roberson ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Rusty Ansara. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
4-1-HOU13 (3Q: 00:34) Melvin Downs attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 23, Houston 14
(3Q: 00:26) Melvin Downs kicked off 74 yards from the IND35. Touchback.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Montanez is blitzing.
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 00:26) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Pete Siders for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Kevin Dodge. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-HOU23 (4Q: 15:00) Todd Downs pass completed to RB The Bullet Bates for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Brenden Johnson. Bates gained 3 yards after the catch.
Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Johnson is blitzing.
1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 14:30) The Bullet Bates ran around the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez, assisted by OLB Bruce Diaz. Key block delivered by Cole Bennett.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU49 (4Q: 14:08) Darnell Bates ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Brenden Johnson, assisted by DE Luke Prior. Indianapolis's Larry Walters was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-IND47 (4Q: 13:23) Darnell Bates ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez. Key block delivered by Kent Niechniedowicz.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND41 (4Q: 12:43) Darnell Bates ran around left end for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Tyrone Russell, assisted by DE Jessie Canas. Indianapolis's Tyrone Russell was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor neck injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Diaz is blitzing.
2-9-IND40 (4Q: 12:04) Todd Downs pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Derrick Seaman. DE Kerry Kerns hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-IND40 (4Q: 11:57) Todd Downs pass was intended for TE Rodney Burney and was intercepted by OLB Bruce Diaz at the IND40. The interception was returned 6 yards. Tackled by Pete Siders. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND46 (4Q: 11:46) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Dennis Rubin for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Phillip Burgraff, assisted by ILB Floyd Juarez.
Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-14-IND42 (4Q: 11:02) Cornelius Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Caiden Poulsen. OLB Lorenzo Walton defended the pass.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-IND42 (4Q: 10:58) Dizzy Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dennis Rubin. DE Scott Meier hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-14-IND42 (4Q: 10:50) Jeff Hemler punted 45 yards. Derrick Seaman returned the kick 8 yards to the HOU21. Tackled by Orlando Stuart.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU21 (4Q: 10:39) Darnell Bates ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez. Key block delivered by Frankie Hardy.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-HOU28 (4Q: 10:17) Darnell Bates ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Devante Braden, assisted by DE Kerry Kerns. Key block delivered by Cole Bennett.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU35 (4Q: 09:52) Earnest Stadtmauer ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Ronnie Humphrey. Key block delivered by Arnie Reed.
Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-HOU41 (4Q: 09:28) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Pete Siders for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Williamson. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-HOU31 (4Q: 09:19) Darnell Bates ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez, assisted by DT Ronnie Humphrey.
Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-5-HOU40 (4Q: 08:44) Todd Downs pass completed to WR Derrick Seaman for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Larry Walters. Seaman gained 4 yards after the catch.
Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU49 (4Q: 08:04) Darnell Bates ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez.
Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Diaz is blitzing.
2-7-IND48 (4Q: 07:32) Todd Downs pass completed to FB Trevor Davis for 8 yards. Tackled by S Ronald Sweeney. Davis gained 3 yards after the catch.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Diaz and Montanez are blitzing.
1-10-IND40 (4Q: 06:58) The Bullet Bates ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Jessie Canas, assisted by CB Orlando Stuart.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Williamson is blitzing.
2-7-IND37 (4Q: 06:29) The Bullet Bates ran inside the left guard for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Devante Braden. Key block delivered by Cole Bennett.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND23 (4Q: 06:05) Todd Downs pass was intended for RB Darnell Bates and was intercepted by CB Devante Braden at the IND18. Tackled by Darnell Bates. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND18 (4Q: 05:57) Ken Roberson ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Luke Willis.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-IND22 (4Q: 05:14) James Chustz ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Luke Willis.
Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-IND18 (4Q: 04:27) Cornelius Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dennis Rubin. ILB Floyd Juarez hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-IND18 (4Q: 04:21) Jeff Hemler punted 45 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU37.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 04:14) Todd Downs pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Derrick Seaman. CB Devante Braden knocked the ball out of his grasp.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Diaz is blitzing.
2-10-HOU37 (4Q: 04:05) Todd Downs pass completed to RB The Bullet Bates for 1 yard. Tackled by S Larry Walters. Bates gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-HOU38 (4Q: 03:43) Todd Downs pass completed to WR Derrick Seaman for 10 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU48 (4Q: 03:20) Todd Downs pass completed to WR Derrick Seaman for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Brenden Johnson. Seaman gained 6 yards after the catch.
Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Diaz is blitzing.
1-10-IND31 (4Q: 02:57) Todd Downs pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Rodney Burney. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Diaz is blitzing.
2-10-IND31 (4Q: 02:47) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Pete Siders for 13 yards. Tackled by S Larry Walters, assisted by S Ronald Sweeney. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Siders gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND18 (4Q: 02:24) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Pete Siders for 18 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Siders gained 4 yards after the catch. Indianapolis 23, Houston 20
(4Q: 02:24) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Indianapolis 23, Houston 21
(4Q: 02:18) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 60 yards from the HOU35. James Chustz returned the ball 9 yards to the IND14. Tackled by Marco Hardy.
Indianapolis: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND14 (4Q: 02:10) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Dennis Rubin for 49 yards. Tackled by CB Bryce Bullock. Rubin gained 31 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Offensive Holding.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-17-IND07 (4Q: 02:00) Cornelius Gillespie pass was dropped by WR Grant Washington. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Burgraff is blitzing.
2-17-IND07 (4Q: 01:53) Ken Roberson ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Lorenzo Walton.
Houston called a time out.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Burgraff and Nixon are blitzing.
3-9-IND15 (4Q: 01:45) James Chustz ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Barry Durham, assisted by DT Fletch Fletcher.
Houston called a time out.
4-3-IND21 (4Q: 01:37) Jeff Hemler punted 38 yards. Derrick Seaman returned the kick 16 yards to the IND43. Tackled by Glenn Engelberger.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Montanez is blitzing.
1-10-IND43 (4Q: 01:29) Todd Downs pass completed to RB Darnell Bates for 23 yards. Tackled by S Ronald Sweeney, assisted by CB Tyrone Russell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bates gained 9 yards after the catch.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND20 (4Q: 01:05) The Bullet Bates ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Luke Prior.
Houston called a time out.
Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-IND20 (4Q: 00:57) The Bullet Bates ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Diaz, assisted by DE Kerry Kerns.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Diaz is blitzing.
3-7-IND17 (4Q: 00:37) Todd Downs spiked the ball to stop the clock.
4-7-IND17 (4Q: 00:34) Darrin Borders attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 24, Indianapolis 23
(4Q: 00:29) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 63 yards from the HOU35. James Chustz returned the ball 17 yards to the IND19. Tackled by Tommie Drake.
Indianapolis: 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. Willis is blitzing.
1-10-IND19 (4Q: 00:21) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Karl Boldin for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Timpson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis called a time out.
Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Burgraff and Willis are blitzing.
2-7-IND22 (4Q: 00:11) Cornelius Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Grant Washington. DE Sammie Back hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Indianapolis: 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. Willis is blitzing.
3-7-IND22 (4Q: 00:04) Dizzy Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brett Hatcher. DE Scott Meier hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Final Score: Houston Texans 24, Indianapolis Colts 23