| Played in Detroit, MI, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) A.J. Neiderer kicked off 67 yards from the DET30. Al Garrison returned the ball 18 yards to the HOU21. Tackled by Jimmie Madison. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU21 (1Q: 14:31) Chad Pennington pass completed to RB Al Garrison for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Winfred Torretta. Garrison gained 9 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-1-HOU30 (1Q: 13:46) Russell Gillespie ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Broderick Carter. Key block delivered by Mack Waldteufel. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU33 (1Q: 12:59) Chad Pennington pass completed to WR Riddick Thune for 32 yards. Tackled by S Preston Ackerman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Thune gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-DET35 (1Q: 12:18) Russell Gillespie ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Broderick Carter. Key block delivered by Sean Hines. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-DET30 (1Q: 11:47) Al Garrison ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Albright. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-3-DET28 (1Q: 11:10) Chad Pennington pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mario Murphy. DE Clay Szymanski hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-3-DET28 (1Q: 11:01) Todd Sievers attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 3, Detroit 0 |
| (1Q: 10:55) Todd Sievers kicked off 58 yards from the HOU30. Jimmie Madison returned the ball 20 yards to the DET32. Tackled by Bryan Scott. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-DET32 (1Q: 10:18) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Justin Gage for 28 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Dan Morgan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Gage gained 10 yards after the catch. |
| Detroit: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Sanders is blitzing. 1-10-HOU40 (1Q: 09:43) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Justin Gage for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Ruffin Battaglia. Gage gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Detroit: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Sanders and Walker are blitzing. 2-4-HOU34 (1Q: 08:57) Stan Finks ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Ramon Walker. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-2-HOU32 (1Q: 08:23) Kevin Jones ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Nicky Sullivan. Key block delivered by Neil McElroy. |
| Detroit: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU30 (1Q: 07:51) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Patrick Arroyo. S Eddie Murkowski defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Detroit: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Walker is blitzing. 2-10-HOU30 (1Q: 07:45) Gerald Meeber pass completed to TE Brant Armstrong for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Winston Brass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Peek, Sullivan and Franz are blitzing. 3-5-HOU25 (1Q: 07:15) Gerald Meeber sacked by ILB Nicky Sullivan for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Matt Light. |
| 4-12-HOU32 (1Q: 06:49) A.J. Neiderer attempted a 49 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
| Houston: 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 pass. 1-10-HOU39 (1Q: 06:44) Chad Pennington pass completed to WR Kenneth Pritchett for 7 yards. Tackled by S Barry Cousino. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-HOU46 (1Q: 06:14) Russell Gillespie ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Broderick Carter, assisted by OLB Daryl Smith. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-3-HOU46 (1Q: 05:28) Russell Gillespie ran inside the left guard for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Clay Szymanski. Key block delivered by Steven Randle. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-DET43 (1Q: 05:05) Russell Gillespie ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Broderick Carter. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-20-HOU47 (1Q: 04:55) Chad Pennington pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kenneth Pritchett. OLB Raymond Underwood defended the pass. PENALTY: Houston was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Sawyer is blitzing. 2-35-HOU32 (1Q: 04:47) Chad Pennington pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kenneth Pritchett. S Barry Cousino defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-35-HOU32 (1Q: 04:40) Chad Pennington pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shane Williamson. DT Brenden Fletcher hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-35-HOU32 (1Q: 04:28) Tracy Upshaw punted 56 yards. The ball was downed at the DET12. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-DET12 (1Q: 04:17) Kevin Jones ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Mitch Morrow. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-DET15 (1Q: 03:51) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Brant Armstrong. ILB Phillip Morton defended the pass. PENALTY: Houston was called for Defensive Holding. |
| Detroit: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-DET20 (1Q: 03:47) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jimmie Madison. DE Cornell Bush hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Detroit was called for Intentional Grounding. |
| Detroit: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-20-DET10 (1Q: 03:37) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Justin Gage for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Nicky Sullivan, assisted by S Ramon Walker. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-17-DET13 (1Q: 02:59) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Jerricho Cotchery for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Nicky Sullivan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| 4-7-DET23 (1Q: 02:20) Ronald Fleming punted 57 yards. Reche Caldwell returned the kick 32 yards to the DET48. Tackled by Kevin Jones. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-DET48 (1Q: 02:13) Russell Gillespie ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Albright. Key block delivered by Tommie Welch. |
| Houston: I 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 pass. 2-5-DET43 (1Q: 01:32) Chad Pennington pass completed to WR Shane Williamson for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Gabe Duncan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-DET29 (1Q: 00:48) Russell Gillespie ran around left end for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Preston Ackerman. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-8-DET27 (1Q: 00:18) Chad Pennington pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Reche Caldwell. S Lonnie Albright defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-8-DET27 (1Q: 00:15) Chad Pennington pass completed to WR Shane Williamson for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Boss Bailey. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| 4-2-DET21 (2Q: 15:00) Todd Sievers attempted a 38 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
| Detroit: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-DET28 (2Q: 14:54) Stan Finks ran inside the right guard for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Earnest Maciel, assisted by DT Mitch Morrow. Key block delivered by Brad Blades. |
| Detroit: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-DET40 (2Q: 14:20) Kevin Jones ran around right end for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Dan Morgan, assisted by ILB Nicky Sullivan. Key block delivered by Brant Armstrong. Armstrong absolutely flattened Leslie Franz to create the hole. |
| Detroit: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU44 (2Q: 13:46) Gerald Meeber pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justin Gage. DE Bryan Thomas hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Detroit: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-HOU44 (2Q: 13:36) Gerald Meeber pass was intended for WR Chris Wisne and was intercepted by OLB Antwan Peek at the HOU26. Tackled by Chris Wisne. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU26 (2Q: 13:26) Chad Pennington pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Riddick Thune. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-HOU26 (2Q: 13:11) Russell Gillespie ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Broderick Carter, assisted by DT Igor Olshansky. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-8-HOU28 (2Q: 12:39) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start. |
| Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-13-HOU23 (2Q: 12:35) Chad Pennington pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Reche Caldwell. DE Arnold Devine hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-13-HOU23 (2Q: 12:22) Tracy Upshaw punted 38 yards. Jerricho Cotchery returned the kick 6 yards to the DET45. Tackled by Mack Waldteufel. |
| Detroit: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-DET45 (2Q: 12:15) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Justin Gage for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Cortez, assisted by S Ruffin Battaglia. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Detroit: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Peek and Scott are blitzing. 1-10-HOU44 (2Q: 11:42) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Chris Wisne for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Dunta Robinson. |
| Detroit: Strong 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. Sullivan is blitzing. 1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 11:17) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Chris Wisne for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Antwan Peek. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-4-HOU19 (2Q: 10:32) Gerald Meeber pass completed to TE Brant Armstrong for 19 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Armstrong gained 4 yards after the catch. Detroit 6, Houston 3 |
| (2Q: 10:32) Extra point by A.J. Neiderer was good. Detroit 7, Houston 3 |
| (2Q: 10:26) A.J. Neiderer kicked off 64 yards from the DET30. Bryan Scott returned the ball 29 yards to the HOU35. Tackled by Kevin Jones. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU35 (2Q: 09:52) Al Garrison ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Clay Szymanski. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-HOU37 (2Q: 09:06) David Carr pass completed to WR Riddick Thune for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Otis Coffey. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Coffey is blitzing. 2-18-HOU27 (2Q: 08:56) David Carr pass completed to TE Chris Baker for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Charles Sawyer. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-2-HOU43 (2Q: 08:19) Russell Gillespie ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Charles Sawyer. Key block delivered by Steven Randle. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-DET47 (2Q: 07:49) Al Garrison ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Clay Szymanski, assisted by ILB Boss Bailey. |
| Houston: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-DET45 (2Q: 07:15) David Carr pass completed to WR Riddick Thune for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Willie Netter. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DET Willie Netter for 8 yards to the DET43. |
| Detroit: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DET43 (2Q: 07:10) Gerald Meeber pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jerricho Cotchery. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-DET43 (2Q: 07:00) Kevin Jones ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Cornell Bush, assisted by DT Mitch Morrow. |
| Detroit: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-9-DET44 (2Q: 06:30) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Jimmie Madison for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Cortez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-3-DET50 (2Q: 05:56) Ronald Fleming punted 45 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU05. Houston's Alan McIntyre was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU05 (2Q: 05:45) Al Garrison ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Clay Szymanski. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-13-HOU02 (2Q: 05:24) David Carr pass completed to WR Riddick Thune for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Charles Sawyer, assisted by S Preston Ackerman. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DET Preston Ackerman on the HOU08. |
| Detroit: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-8-HOU08 (2Q: 05:18) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Justin Gage for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Detroit 13, Houston 3 |
| (2Q: 05:18) Extra point by A.J. Neiderer was good. Detroit 14, Houston 3 |
| (2Q: 05:12) A.J. Neiderer kicked off 67 yards from the DET30. Al Garrison returned the ball 22 yards to the HOU25. Tackled by Jimmie Madison. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 04:49) David Carr pass completed to WR Reche Caldwell for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Gabe Duncan, assisted by CB Willie Netter. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU41 (2Q: 04:04) David Carr pass completed to WR Shane Williamson for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Otis Coffey. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-6-HOU45 (2Q: 03:23) David Carr pass completed to WR Riddick Thune for 5 yards. Tackled by S Barry Cousino. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-DET50 (2Q: 03:06) David Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Russell Gillespie. DT Jamie Linquist hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Smith is blitzing. 4-1-DET50 (2Q: 03:00) T.J. Main ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Daryl Smith. Key block delivered by Chris Bober. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DET47 (2Q: 02:44) David Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Riddick Thune. DE Jake Holdgate hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Houston was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-DET47 (2Q: 02:44) David Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Reche Caldwell. DE Winfred Torretta hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-10-DET47 (2Q: 02:31) David Carr pass was dropped by WR Reche Caldwell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-10-DET47 (2Q: 02:23) Tracy Upshaw punted 47 yards. Touchback. |
| Detroit: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-DET20 (2Q: 02:17) Gerald Meeber pass completed to RB Kevin Jones for 7 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Franz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Jones gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Detroit: Strong 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 pass. 2-3-DET27 (2Q: 02:00) Kevin Jones ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Bryan Thomas, assisted by OLB Antwan Peek. Key block delivered by Dominic Raiola. |
| Detroit: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-DET32 (2Q: 01:26) Gerald Meeber pass completed to RB Kevin Jones for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Antwan Peek. Jones gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Detroit: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Peek and Franz are blitzing. 2-1-DET41 (2Q: 00:54) Gerald Meeber pass was dropped by FB Glenn Bellando. |
| Detroit: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-1-DET41 (2Q: 00:50) Kevin Jones ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Ramon Walker, assisted by DT Mitch Morrow. Key block delivered by Herman Humphrey. |
| (2Q: 00:50) Detroit called a time out. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation, 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-DET44 (2Q: 00:40) Kevin Jones ran inside the left guard for 56 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Herman Humphrey. Detroit 20, Houston 3 |
| (2Q: 00:40) Extra point by A.J. Neiderer was good. Detroit 21, Houston 3 |
| (2Q: 00:18) A.J. Neiderer kicked off 60 yards from the DET30. Al Garrison returned the ball 25 yards to the HOU35. Tackled by Kevin Jones. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU35 (2Q: 00:11) David Carr dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Todd Sievers kicked off 66 yards from the HOU30. Jimmie Madison returned the ball 25 yards to the DET29. Tackled by Nicky Sullivan. |
| Detroit: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DET29 (3Q: 14:44) Gerald Meeber scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Ramon Walker. |
| Detroit: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Sanders, Scott and Robertson are blitzing. 2-6-DET33 (3Q: 14:09) Kevin Jones ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Phillip Morton, assisted by DT Mitch Morrow. |
| Detroit: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-DET38 (3Q: 13:38) Kevin Jones ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Dunta Robinson. Key block delivered by Brad Blades. Houston's Dunta Robinson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Detroit: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-DET42 (3Q: 13:03) Kevin Jones ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Morris Robertson, assisted by ILB Nicky Sullivan. Key block delivered by Herman Humphrey. |
| Detroit: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-DET47 (3Q: 12:34) Stan Finks ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Cornell Bush. Key block delivered by Herman Humphrey. |
| Detroit: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU48 (3Q: 11:57) Gerald Meeber pass completed to WR Jerricho Cotchery for 15 yards. Tackled by S Ramon Walker. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU33 (3Q: 11:19) Kevin Jones ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Earnest Maciel. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-9-HOU32 (3Q: 10:35) Kevin Jones ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Ramon Walker, assisted by DT Mitch Morrow. |
| Detroit: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-6-HOU29 (3Q: 09:49) Kevin Jones ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Geoff Brazell, assisted by ILB Nicky Sullivan. |
| 4-4-HOU27 (3Q: 09:09) A.J. Neiderer attempted a 44 yard field goal and succeeded. Detroit 24, Houston 3 |
| (3Q: 09:01) A.J. Neiderer kicked off 72 yards from the DET30. Touchback. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 09:01) Al Garrison ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Charles Sawyer. |
| Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-7-HOU23 (3Q: 08:17) David Carr pass was intended for WR Riddick Thune and was intercepted by S Lonnie Albright at the HOU37. Tackled by Riddick Thune. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Detroit: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU37 (3Q: 08:09) Stan Finks ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Antwan Peek. PENALTY: Detroit was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Detroit: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-20-HOU47 (3Q: 08:02) Kevin Jones ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Dan Morgan, assisted by DE Rob Andersen. |
| Detroit: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-18-HOU45 (3Q: 07:24) Kevin Jones ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Cornell Bush. |
| Detroit: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-16-HOU43 (3Q: 06:43) PENALTY: Detroit was called for a False Start. |
| Detroit: I 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. Peek is blitzing. 3-21-HOU48 (3Q: 06:34) Kevin Jones ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Franz. |
| 4-14-HOU41 (3Q: 05:53) Ronald Fleming punted 41 yards. Touchback. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 05:47) David Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Riddick Thune. DT Broderick Carter hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Sawyer and Bailey are blitzing. 2-10-HOU20 (3Q: 05:32) Russell Gillespie ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Boss Bailey, assisted by DT Brenden Fletcher. PENALTY: Houston was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-12-HOU18 (3Q: 05:26) David Carr pass completed to WR Riddick Thune for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Boss Bailey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU37 (3Q: 04:58) Al Garrison ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Broderick Carter. Key block delivered by Steven Randle. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-HOU42 (3Q: 04:24) Russell Gillespie ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Boss Bailey, assisted by ILB Otis Coffey. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-3-HOU44 (3Q: 03:47) David Carr pass completed to WR Shane Williamson for 8 yards. Tackled by S Barry Cousino. Williamson gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Coffey and Cousino are blitzing. 1-10-DET48 (3Q: 03:13) David Carr pass completed to WR Shane Williamson for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Boss Bailey. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-DET45 (3Q: 02:50) David Carr pass completed to TE Chris Baker for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Otis Coffey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Baker gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-DET36 (3Q: 02:21) David Carr pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Reche Caldwell. DE Arnold Devine blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-DET36 (3Q: 02:14) Russell Gillespie ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Otis Coffey. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-9-DET35 (3Q: 01:38) David Carr pass completed to WR Kenneth Pritchett for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Gabe Duncan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Pritchett gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-DET21 (3Q: 01:11) Al Garrison ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Jamie Linquist. DE Jake Holdgate crushed Dusty Starks to wreck the play. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-13-DET24 (3Q: 00:31) David Carr pass was dropped by WR Riddick Thune. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-13-DET24 (3Q: 00:19) David Carr pass completed to WR Mario Murphy for 24 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Detroit 24, Houston 9 |
| (3Q: 00:19) Extra point by Todd Sievers was good. Detroit 24, Houston 10 |
| (3Q: 00:08) Todd Sievers kicked off 74 yards from the HOU30. Touchback. |
| Detroit: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DET20 (3Q: 00:08) Juan Getson pass completed to WR Jimmie Madison for 30 yards. Tackled by S Ramon Walker. PENALTY: Detroit was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Detroit: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-20-DET10 (4Q: 15:00) Juan Getson pass completed to RB Kevin Jones for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Phillip Morton. Jones gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-15-DET15 (4Q: 14:13) Juan Getson pass completed to RB Kevin Jones for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Antwan Peek, assisted by CB Corey Cortez. Jones gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Detroit: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-9-DET21 (4Q: 13:42) Kevin Jones ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Mitch Morrow. |
| 4-4-DET26 (4Q: 13:15) Ronald Fleming punted 40 yards. Reche Caldwell returned the kick 1 yard to the HOU35. PENALTY: Houston was called for an Illegal Use of Hands on the Punt Return. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU24 (4Q: 13:07) David Carr pass completed to TE Donnell Peterson for 5 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Albright. Peterson gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-HOU29 (4Q: 12:24) David Carr pass completed to WR Reche Caldwell for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Charles Sawyer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Detroit was called for an Intentional Face Mask. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU48 (4Q: 12:15) David Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kenneth Pritchett. ILB Otis Coffey defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Detroit's Preston Ackerman was hurt on the play. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-HOU48 (4Q: 12:05) David Carr pass completed to RB Russell Gillespie for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Boss Bailey. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-6-DET48 (4Q: 11:24) David Carr pass was dropped by WR Kenneth Pritchett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-6-DET48 (4Q: 11:14) Tracy Upshaw punted 44 yards. The ball was downed at the DET04. |
| Detroit: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DET04 (4Q: 11:03) Stan Finks ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Bryan Scott. Key block delivered by Larry Turner. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-3-DET11 (4Q: 10:42) Kevin Jones ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Antwan Peek. DT Mitch Morrow knocked down Herman Humphrey to break up the play. |
| Detroit: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-2-DET12 (4Q: 10:10) Juan Getson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Kevin Jones. OLB Geoff Brazell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-2-DET12 (4Q: 10:07) Ronald Fleming punted 63 yards. Reche Caldwell returned the kick -1 yards to the HOU24. Tackled by Jimmie Madison. PENALTY: Detroit was called for an Intentional Face Mask on the Punt Return. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU39 (4Q: 09:59) Al Garrison ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Charles Sawyer, assisted by ILB Boss Bailey. Key block delivered by Chris Bober. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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-HOU49 (4Q: 09:18) David Carr pass completed to WR Reche Caldwell for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Boss Bailey. Caldwell gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-DET49 (4Q: 08:47) David Carr pass completed to TE Donnell Peterson for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Daryl Smith. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-1-DET42 (4Q: 08:18) David Carr pass completed to FB Mack Waldteufel for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Boss Bailey. Waldteufel gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Houston was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield. Houston's Chris Bober was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Underwood and Duncan are blitzing. 3-6-DET47 (4Q: 08:11) David Carr pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Russell Gillespie. OLB Raymond Underwood hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-6-DET47 (4Q: 08:01) Tracy Upshaw punted 31 yards. Jerricho Cotchery returned the kick 5 yards to the DET21. PENALTY: Detroit was called for an Illegal Use of Hands on the Punt Return. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Sanders is blitzing. 1-10-DET11 (4Q: 07:51) Juan Getson scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Ruffin Battaglia. PENALTY: Detroit was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. |
| Detroit: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-15-DET06 (4Q: 07:40) Stan Finks ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Winston Brass, assisted by OLB Ty Sanders. |
| Detroit: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-12-DET09 (4Q: 06:57) Kevin Jones ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Antwan Peek, assisted by DE Bryan Thomas. |
| Detroit: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-8-DET13 (4Q: 06:13) Kevin Jones ran around left end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Antwan Peek, assisted by ILB Dan Morgan. |
| 4-5-DET16 (4Q: 05:33) Ronald Fleming punted 31 yards. Bryan Scott returned the kick 2 yards to the DET45. Tackled by Benjamin Gotchy. |
| Houston: Strong 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-DET45 (4Q: 05:24) David Carr pass was intended for WR Shane Williamson and was intercepted by S Lonnie Albright at the DET27. Tackled by Shane Williamson. |
| Detroit: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-DET27 (4Q: 05:15) Stan Finks ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Ramon Walker. |
| Detroit: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-6-DET31 (4Q: 04:29) Stan Finks ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Antwan Peek. |
| Detroit: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Sanders is blitzing. 3-4-DET33 (4Q: 03:42) Kevin Jones ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Geoff Brazell. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offsides. |
| Detroit: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-DET38 (4Q: 03:32) Stan Finks ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Winston Brass. Key block delivered by Larry Turner. |
| Detroit: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-2-DET46 (4Q: 02:47) Kevin Jones ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Franz, assisted by S Eddie Murkowski. Key block delivered by Sean Moss. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| Detroit: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-DET48 (4Q: 02:39) Kevin Jones ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Antwan Peek, assisted by S Leslie Franz. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| Detroit: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-DET48 (4Q: 02:30) Stan Finks ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Dan Morgan, assisted by S Leslie Franz. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| Detroit: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-13-DET45 (4Q: 02:22) Kevin Jones ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Bryan Thomas, assisted by ILB Winston Brass. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-9-DET49 (4Q: 02:00) Ronald Fleming punted 50 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU01. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU01 (4Q: 01:52) David Carr pass completed to WR Shane Williamson for 34 yards. Tackled by CB Willie Netter. Williamson gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU35 (4Q: 01:36) David Carr pass was dropped by WR Shane Williamson. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-HOU35 (4Q: 01:24) David Carr pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Riddick Thune. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-HOU35 (4Q: 01:13) David Carr pass completed to WR Kenneth Pritchett for 12 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Albright. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU47 (4Q: 00:54) David Carr spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
| Houston: Weak 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-HOU47 (4Q: 00:50) David Carr pass completed to WR Shane Williamson for 13 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Albright. Williamson gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-DET40 (4Q: 00:28) David Carr spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-DET40 (4Q: 00:25) David Carr pass completed to RB Russell Gillespie for 40 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Detroit 24, Houston 16 |
| (4Q: 00:25) Extra point by Todd Sievers was good. Detroit 24, Houston 17 |
| (4Q: 00:03) Todd Sievers kicked off from the HOU30. DET Otis Coffey recovered the kick. |
| Final Score: Detroit Lions 24, Houston Texans 17 |