| Played in New England, MA, weather: 27 degrees, fair, 9 mph wind. |
| New England won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Jeff Reed kicked off 66 yards from the PIT30. Brian Ellis returned the ball 9 yards to the NED13. Tackled by Jerris Yoder. PENALTY: New England was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
| New England: Strong 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-NED06 (1Q: 14:32) Tom Brady pass completed to WR Roger Daniels for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Mad Dogg Scott, assisted by OLB Henry May. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Daniels gained 10 yards after the catch. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED22 (1Q: 14:09) Tom Brady pass completed to WR Howie Hoffman for 6 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. |
| New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4-NED28 (1Q: 13:35) Byron Lewis ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Kevin Williams. |
| New England: 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. 3-4-NED28 (1Q: 12:51) Golden Boy Brady pass completed to WR Nathan Osborne for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Friendship Peterson, assisted by ILB Adam Scott. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Osborne gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Scott is blitzing. 1-10-NED48 (1Q: 12:15) Byron Lewis ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Kevin Williams. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-8-NED50 (1Q: 11:28) Golden Boy Brady sacked by DE Kevin Williams for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Brady Garrison. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Wesley Walker for 8 yards to the PIT48. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-6-PIT48 (1Q: 10:47) Tom Brady pass completed to WR Roger Daniels for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry May. Daniels gained 9 yards after the catch. |
| New England: Pro 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-PIT37 (1Q: 10:16) Tom Brady pass completed to TE Ben Watson for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Cory Fellin, assisted by OLB Willie Hongamen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| New England: Single-Back 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. 2-7-PIT34 (1Q: 09:38) Tom Brady pass completed to TE Ben Watson for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry May, assisted by ILB Mad Dogg Scott. Watson gained 7 yards after the catch. |
| New England: Single-Back 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. Hongamen is blitzing. 1-10-PIT22 (1Q: 08:55) Tom Brady pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Howie Hoffman. CB Friendship Peterson knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: 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-PIT22 (1Q: 08:48) PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
| New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Fellin is blitzing. 2-5-PIT17 (1Q: 08:38) Golden Boy Brady pass completed to FB Mercury Legay for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB David Addy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Legay gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: 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-PIT12 (1Q: 08:12) Golden Boy Brady scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Cory Fellin. |
| New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Scott and Polamalu are blitzing. 2-4-PIT06 (1Q: 07:35) Tom Brady sacked by DE Kevin Williams for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Jared Merrifield. |
| New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Scott and Polamalu are blitzing. 3-11-PIT13 (1Q: 06:50) Tom Brady pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ben Watson. CB Friendship Peterson defended the pass. |
| 4-11-PIT13 (1Q: 06:42) Charlie Flannery attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 3, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 06:36) Charlie Flannery kicked off 67 yards from the NED30. The Music Man Meadows returned the ball 25 yards to the PIT28. Tackled by BJ Johnson. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Howe is blitzing. 1-10-PIT28 (1Q: 06:05) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Matthew Meadows. OLB Christian Howe drove right through Wade Smith to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-PIT28 (1Q: 06:01) Ferocious Fenner ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Eugene Wilson. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-PIT32 (1Q: 05:19) Ferocious Fenner ran around left end for -1 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Christian Howe. |
| 4-7-PIT31 (1Q: 04:32) Everett Gray punted 42 yards. Brian Ellis returned the kick 7 yards to the NED34. Tackled by The General Evans. |
| New England: I formation, 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. 1-10-NED34 (1Q: 04:23) Golden Boy Brady pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Howie Hoffman. DE Kevin Williams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: 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. 2-10-NED34 (1Q: 04:17) Tom Brady pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Howie Hoffman. S Troy Polamalu defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: 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. 3-10-NED34 (1Q: 04:04) Tom Brady pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Roger Daniels. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-10-NED34 (1Q: 03:55) Robbie Burgess punted 55 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT11. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-PIT11 (1Q: 03:44) Ferocious Fenner ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Krouger Preston, assisted by DE Leon Matheny. Key block delivered by Wade Smith. |
| Pittsburgh: 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. 2-1-PIT20 (1Q: 03:05) Glen Jeffers ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Marshall. |
| Pittsburgh: 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. 3-1-PIT20 (1Q: 02:28) Glen Jeffers ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Lamar Marshall. Key block delivered by Les Leskun. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, 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. 1-10-PIT21 (1Q: 01:47) GJ Jeffers ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Wayne. |
| Pittsburgh: 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. 2-10-PIT21 (1Q: 01:07) Drew Henson pass completed to WR The Hammer Hamrick for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Tito Mallard, assisted by DT TheStopper Garrett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, 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. 1-10-PIT33 (1Q: 00:21) Ferocious Fenner ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by S TheHitMan Taylor. Key block delivered by Tim Provost. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| Pittsburgh: 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. 2-2-PIT41 (2Q: 15:00) GJ Jeffers ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Vince Wilfork. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro 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. 3-1-PIT42 (2Q: 14:20) Glen Jeffers ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Vernon Garrett, assisted by S Eugene Wilson. Key block delivered by Wade Smith. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, 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. 1-10-PIT46 (2Q: 13:37) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass completed to TE Teddy Rottinghaus for 23 yards. Tackled by DE Stan Scott. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rottinghaus gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-NED31 (2Q: 13:00) Drew Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR The Music Man Meadows. CB McAfee Norton defended the pass. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro 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. 2-10-NED31 (2Q: 12:51) GJ Jeffers ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Eugene Wilson. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Mallard is blitzing. 3-6-NED27 (2Q: 12:21) Drew Henson pass completed to RB Ferocious Fenner for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Christian Howe. Fenner gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-4-NED25 (2Q: 11:57) Jeff Reed attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 3, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (2Q: 11:51) Jeff Reed kicked off 72 yards from the PIT30. Touchback. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Polamalu is blitzing. 1-10-NED20 (2Q: 11:51) Tom Brady pass completed to RB Byron Lewis for 14 yards. Tackled by S Kevin Reid, assisted by OLB Henry May. Lewis gained 15 yards after the catch. |
| New England: I 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, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED34 (2Q: 11:27) Golden Boy Brady pass completed to WR Nathan Osborne for 11 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. |
| New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-NED45 (2Q: 10:41) Byron Lewis ran around the left tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry May. Lewis made a great move on Ray Mahon. Key block delivered by Dan Koppen. |
| New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-PIT37 (2Q: 09:57) Tom Brady pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Osborne. S James Major defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New England: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-PIT37 (2Q: 09:52) Tom Brady pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Osborne. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-10-PIT37 (2Q: 09:42) Golden Boy Brady pass fell incomplete, intended for WR BJ Johnson. DE Kevin Williams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Pittsburgh's Henry May was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| 4-10-PIT37 (2Q: 09:32) Robbie Burgess punted 37 yards. Touchback. |
| Pittsburgh: I 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-PIT20 (2Q: 09:27) Glen Jeffers ran inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Christian Howe, assisted by DT Vince Wilfork. Key block delivered by Les Leskun. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT31 (2Q: 08:52) Drew Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Pink Floyd. DT TheStopper Garrett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-PIT31 (2Q: 08:48) Ferocious Fenner ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Ellis, assisted by OLB Christian Howe. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong 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. 3-6-PIT35 (2Q: 08:23) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass completed to FB Jose Durham for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Brant Norton. |
| 4-1-PIT40 (2Q: 07:39) Everett Gray punted 35 yards. Brian Ellis called for a fair catch at the NED25. |
| New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED25 (2Q: 07:29) Tom Brady pass completed to TE Ben Watson for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Mad Dogg Scott. Watson gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| New England: Pro 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. 1-10-NED35 (2Q: 06:51) 2-Da House Lewis ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. |
| New England: Weak 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. 2-12-NED33 (2Q: 06:22) Golden Boy Brady pass completed to WR BJ Johnson for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Cory Fellin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New England: Weak 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-NED45 (2Q: 05:53) Kendall Flickinger ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB David Addy. |
| New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-NED48 (2Q: 05:20) Byron Lewis ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Leon Beauchamp. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Hongamen and Polamalu are blitzing. 3-7-NED48 (2Q: 04:47) Golden Boy Brady pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Osborne. CB Friendship Peterson defended the pass. |
| 4-7-NED48 (2Q: 04:39) Robbie Burgess punted 50 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT02. |
| Pittsburgh: 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. 1-10-PIT02 (2Q: 04:30) Ferocious Fenner ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Vernon Garrett, assisted by S Heath Hitchcock. Key block delivered by Jose Durham. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-PIT09 (2Q: 03:57) Ferocious Fenner ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Wayne, assisted by DE Neon Matheny. Key block delivered by Wade Smith. New England's Tito Mallard was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Mallard and Wilson are blitzing. 1-10-PIT12 (2Q: 03:18) Drew Henson pass completed to FB Jose Durham for 7 yards. Tackled by S Sean Taylor, assisted by CB Brian Ellis. Durham gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Mallard and Wilson are blitzing. 2-3-PIT19 (2Q: 02:50) Drew Henson pass completed to WR The Music Man Meadows for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Brant Norton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT41 (2Q: 02:04) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass completed to RB Ferocious Fenner for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Christian Howe. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak 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-NED48 (2Q: 01:56) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Jose Durham. OLB Christian Howe defended the pass. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-NED48 (2Q: 01:50) Drew Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cris Mayhew. DE Leon Matheny drove right through J.R. Brunner to hurry the quarterback. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back 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. 3-10-NED48 (2Q: 01:40) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass completed to WR The Music Man Meadows for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Brant Norton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: New England was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED38 (2Q: 01:34) Drew Henson pass completed to WR Lee Evans for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Cole Monroe. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Lamar Marshall on the NED36. |
| New England: Pro 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-NED36 (2Q: 01:24) 2-Da House Lewis ran inside the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Adam Scott. Key block delivered by Xavier Mularkey. |
| New England: Weak 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. 1-10-NED48 (2Q: 00:55) Golden Boy Brady sacked by DE Kevin Williams for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Darren Wall. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Kevin Williams for 43 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 9, New England 3 |
| (2Q: 00:55) Extra point by Jeff Reed was good. Pittsburgh 10, New England 3 |
| (2Q: 00:42) Jeff Reed kicked off 53 yards from the PIT30. Bethel Johnson returned the ball 9 yards to the NED26. Tackled by Jerris Yoder. |
| New England: Pro 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. 1-10-NED26 (2Q: 00:37) Tom Brady pass completed to FB Mercury Legay for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Adam Scott. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: Pro formation, 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. 2-1-NED35 (2Q: 00:18) Tom Brady pass completed to WR Nathan Osborne for 3 yards. Tackled by S James Major. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Charlie Flannery kicked off 67 yards from the NED30. The Music Man Meadows returned the ball 31 yards to the PIT34. Tackled by Kendall Flickinger. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Mallard is blitzing. 1-10-PIT34 (3Q: 14:40) Drew Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Matthew Meadows. DT Vernon Garrett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-PIT34 (3Q: 14:34) Ferocious Fenner ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Eugene Wilson, assisted by OLB Lamar Marshall. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Howe, Wayne and Mallard are blitzing. 3-11-PIT33 (3Q: 13:47) Drew Henson pass completed to WR The Music Man Meadows for 14 yards. Tackled by S Sean Taylor. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-PIT47 (3Q: 13:01) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR The Music Man Meadows. OLB Christian Howe defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Pittsburgh's Ferocious Fenner was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-PIT47 (3Q: 12:51) Drew Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cris Mayhew. CB Tito Mallard knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: 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. 3-10-PIT47 (3Q: 12:41) Drew Henson pass completed to WR Lee Evans for 12 yards. Tackled by S Heath Hitchcock. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-NED41 (3Q: 12:03) Ferocious Fenner ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Vince Wilfork, assisted by DT Vernon Garrett. PENALTY: New England was called for Unnecessary Roughness. |
| Pittsburgh: I 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. 1-10-NED25 (3Q: 11:56) Drew Henson pass completed to WR The Hammer Hamrick for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Tito Mallard, assisted by DE Leon Matheny. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hamrick gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-20-NED35 (3Q: 11:51) Ferocious Fenner ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Eugene Wilson, assisted by DE Krouger Preston. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro 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. 2-19-NED34 (3Q: 11:10) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cris Mayhew. DE Kendrick Fox drove right through Wade Smith to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage. New England's Luke Wayne was hurt on the play. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak 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. 3-19-NED34 (3Q: 10:57) Drew Henson pass completed to RB Ferocious Fenner for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Brian Ellis, assisted by CB Tito Mallard. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-15-NED30 (3Q: 10:16) Jeff Reed attempted a 47 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
| New England: I 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-NED37 (3Q: 10:08) 2-Da House Lewis ran around right end for 30 yards. Tackled by CB Friendship Peterson. Key block delivered by Dan Koppen. |
| New England: 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-PIT33 (3Q: 09:31) Tom Brady pass completed to WR BJ Johnson for 9 yards. Tackled by CB David Addy. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-1-PIT24 (3Q: 09:03) Kendall Flickinger ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. Key block delivered by Lee Attico. |
| New England: I 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. 1-10-PIT17 (3Q: 08:27) Kendall Flickinger ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Kevin Williams, assisted by DE Perry Simoneau. Key block delivered by Dan Koppen. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-PIT12 (3Q: 07:48) Tom Brady pass completed to WR Howie Hoffman for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hoffman gained 6 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh 10, New England 9 |
| (3Q: 07:48) Extra point by Charlie Flannery was good. New England 10, Pittsburgh 10 |
| (3Q: 07:39) Charlie Flannery kicked off 71 yards from the NED30. Touchback. |
| Pittsburgh: 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-PIT20 (3Q: 07:39) Drew Henson pass completed to WR The Hitman Mayhew for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Tito Mallard, assisted by S TheHitMan Taylor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back 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. 1-10-PIT30 (3Q: 06:59) Ferocious Fenner ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Christian Howe. DT Vince Wilfork knocked down J.R. Brunner to break up the play. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED CB Brian Ellis to the PIT32. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-PIT32 (3Q: 06:50) Kendall Flickinger ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry May. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with four 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. 2-12-PIT34 (3Q: 06:18) Tom Brady pass completed to WR Nathan Osborne for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Friendship Peterson, assisted by S James Major. |
| New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. May is blitzing. 3-7-PIT29 (3Q: 05:37) Tom Brady pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Roger Daniels. OLB Willie Hongamen defended the pass. |
| 4-7-PIT29 (3Q: 05:29) Charlie Flannery attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 13, Pittsburgh 10 |
| (3Q: 05:24) Charlie Flannery kicked off 52 yards from the NED30. Cris Mayhew returned the ball 30 yards to the PIT48. Tackled by Louis Tennyson. |
| Pittsburgh: 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. 1-10-PIT48 (3Q: 04:57) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass completed to WR The Hammer Hamrick for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Brant Norton, assisted by S Eugene Wilson. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NED38 (3Q: 04:19) Glen Jeffers ran around the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Krouger Preston, assisted by DT TheStopper Garrett. Key block delivered by Teddy Rottinghaus. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Howe and LaStarza are blitzing. 1-10-NED27 (3Q: 03:45) Ferocious Fenner ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Christian Howe. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Motion. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro 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. Howe is blitzing. 1-15-NED32 (3Q: 03:39) Ferocious Fenner ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Leon Matheny, assisted by DT TheStopper Garrett. PENALTY: New England was called for Offsides. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED27 (3Q: 03:33) Drew Henson pass completed to RB Ferocious Fenner for 4 yards. Tackled by S Sean Taylor. Fenner gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: 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. 2-6-NED23 (3Q: 02:55) Glen Jeffers ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Heath Hitchcock. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-NED18 (3Q: 02:14) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass completed to WR Karl Hamrick for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Vince Wilfork. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED10 (3Q: 01:33) Drew Henson pass completed to WR Karl Hamrick for 8 yards. Tackled by CB McAfee Norton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-2-NED02 (3Q: 01:08) Ferocious Fenner ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jose Durham. Pittsburgh 16, New England 13 |
| (3Q: 01:08) Extra point by Skippy Reed was good. Pittsburgh 17, New England 13 |
| (3Q: 01:00) Jeff Reed kicked off 58 yards from the PIT30. Brian Ellis returned the ball 16 yards to the NED28. Tackled by Lee Evans. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED28 (3Q: 00:38) Tom Brady pass completed to WR Roger Daniels for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Hongamen, assisted by CB Malcolm Stevenson. Daniels gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| New England: 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. Scott is blitzing. 2-6-NED32 (4Q: 15:00) Tom Brady pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Nathan Osborne. ILB Mad Dogg Scott blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-NED32 (4Q: 14:55) PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-1-NED37 (4Q: 14:49) Tom Brady pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Kendall Flickinger. CB David Addy defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-1-NED37 (4Q: 14:45) Robbie Burgess punted 51 yards. The General Evans returned the kick 3 yards to the PIT15. Tackled by Kendall Flickinger. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, 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. 1-10-PIT15 (4Q: 14:36) Ferocious Fenner ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Brant Norton, assisted by DT BigHog Wilfork. CB McAfee Norton crushed Jerald Boivin to wreck the play. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro 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. 2-11-PIT14 (4Q: 14:10) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cris Mayhew. S Sean Taylor defended the pass. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-11-PIT14 (4Q: 14:03) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Karl Hamrick. DE Kendrick Fox drove right through Wade Smith to hurry the quarterback. |
| 4-11-PIT14 (4Q: 13:55) Everett Gray punted 42 yards. The ball was downed at the NED44. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED44 (4Q: 13:44) Tom Brady pass completed to WR Bethel Johnson for 8 yards. Tackled by CB David Addy. |
| New England: Weak 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. 2-2-PIT48 (4Q: 12:59) Tom Brady pass completed to TE Ross Shannon for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry May. |
| New England: 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 pass. 1-10-PIT30 (4Q: 12:30) Golden Boy Brady pass was dropped by TE Ben Watson. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-PIT30 (4Q: 12:27) Tom Brady pass completed to WR BJ Johnson for 18 yards. Tackled by CB David Addy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Johnson gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT12 (4Q: 11:58) Tom Brady pass completed to WR Roger Daniels for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Hongamen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-PIT07 (4Q: 11:18) Tom Brady pass completed to TE Ben Watson for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England 19, Pittsburgh 17 |
| (4Q: 11:18) Extra point by Charlie Flannery was good. New England 20, Pittsburgh 17 |
| (4Q: 11:09) Charlie Flannery kicked off 72 yards from the NED30. Touchback. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 11:09) Ferocious Fenner ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Christian Howe, assisted by ILB Fernando LaStarza. Key block delivered by Tim Provost. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-20-PIT10 (4Q: 11:00) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass was intended for WR Cris Mayhew and was intercepted by S TheHitMan Taylor at the NED39. Tackled by Cris Mayhew. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: 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-NED39 (4Q: 10:50) Tom Brady pass completed to WR Roger Daniels for 8 yards. Tackled by S The Iceman Reid. Daniels gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: New England was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-17-NED32 (4Q: 10:42) Tom Brady sacked by DE Kevin Williams for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Darren Wall. Pittsburgh's Henry May was hurt on the play. This appears to be a very serious ankle injury. |
| New England: 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. 3-23-NED26 (4Q: 10:17) Tom Brady pass completed to WR Roger Daniels for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Cory Fellin, assisted by ILB Adam Scott. |
| New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Yoder and Polamalu are blitzing. 1-10-NED50 (4Q: 09:36) Tom Brady pass completed to TE Ben Watson for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Adam Scott. Watson gained 8 yards after the catch. |
| New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-PIT38 (4Q: 09:04) 2-Da House Lewis ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. Key block delivered by Leonard Lytle. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Hongamen is blitzing. 2-4-PIT32 (4Q: 08:27) Byron Lewis ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB David Addy, assisted by S Troy Polamalu. |
| New England: Single-Back 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. 3-5-PIT33 (4Q: 07:54) Tom Brady pass completed to WR Howie Hoffman for 9 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined. |
| New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Yoder and Fellin are blitzing. 1-10-PIT24 (4Q: 07:47) Byron Lewis ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Mad Dogg Scott. Key block delivered by Dan Koppen. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-4-PIT18 (4Q: 07:04) Kendall Flickinger ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Kevin Williams, assisted by DT Vincent Nece. Key block delivered by Dan Koppen. |
| New England: Pro 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, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT14 (4Q: 06:21) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start. |
| New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-15-PIT19 (4Q: 06:12) Tom Brady pass completed to WR Roger Daniels for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Friendship Peterson. |
| New England: 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. 2-9-PIT13 (4Q: 05:25) Tom Brady pass completed to WR Roger Daniels for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Perry Simoneau. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Scott is blitzing. 3-6-PIT10 (4Q: 04:42) Tom Brady pass completed to WR Howie Hoffman for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Cory Fellin. |
| New England: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-1-PIT01 (4Q: 04:32) Kendall Flickinger ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Adam Scott, assisted by DT Vincent Nece. OLB Willie Hongamen knocked down Brady Garrison to break up the play. |
| New England: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-3-PIT03 (4Q: 03:48) Kendall Flickinger ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Perry Simoneau. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hongamen is blitzing. 3-3-PIT03 (4Q: 03:02) Kendall Flickinger ran around right end for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Brady Garrison. New England 26, Pittsburgh 17 |
| (4Q: 03:02) Extra point by Charlie Flannery was good. New England 27, Pittsburgh 17 |
| (4Q: 02:52) Charlie Flannery kicked off 65 yards from the NED30. Matthew Meadows returned the ball 32 yards to the PIT37. Tackled by Nathan Osborne. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak 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-PIT37 (4Q: 02:47) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR The Hammer Hamrick. DT Vernon Garrett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-PIT37 (4Q: 02:39) Drew Henson pass was dropped by WR The Hitman Mayhew. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-PIT37 (4Q: 02:32) Drew Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR The Music Man Meadows. S Heath Hitchcock defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: New England was called for Defensive Pass Interference. |
| Pittsburgh: I 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. 1-10-NED18 (4Q: 02:23) Drew Henson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Cris Mayhew. The quarterback threw into double coverage. New England's Vernon Garrett was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Howe is blitzing. 2-10-NED18 (4Q: 02:18) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass completed to WR The Music Man Meadows for 18 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Meadows gained 11 yards after the catch. New England 27, Pittsburgh 23 |
| (4Q: 02:18) Extra point by Jeff Reed was good. New England 27, Pittsburgh 24 |
| (4Q: 02:12) Skippy Reed kicked off 56 yards from the PIT30. Bethel Johnson returned the ball 8 yards to the NED22. Tackled by Lee Evans. PENALTY: New England was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
| New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Polamalu is blitzing. 1-10-NED10 (4Q: 02:02) Kendall Flickinger ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerris Yoder, assisted by OLB Willie Hongamen. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| New England: I 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. 2-10-NED10 (4Q: 01:55) Byron Lewis ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Kevin Williams, assisted by S Troy Polamalu. |
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-12-NED08 (4Q: 01:44) Byron Lewis ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S James Major, assisted by DE Perry Simoneau. |
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 4-7-NED13 (4Q: 01:33) Robbie Burgess punted 50 yards. The General Evans returned the kick 8 yards to the PIT45. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
| Pittsburgh: 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-PIT23 (4Q: 01:23) Drew Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR The Hammer Hamrick. S Heath Hitchcock defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro 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. Howe is blitzing. 2-10-PIT23 (4Q: 01:13) Drew Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cris Mayhew. CB Tito Mallard defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-PIT23 (4Q: 01:04) Drew Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Matthew Meadows. DE Freddie Preston hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four 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. 4-10-PIT23 (4Q: 00:56) Drew Henson pass completed to WR Matthew Meadows for 8 yards. Tackled by S Heath Hitchcock. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The ball goes over on downs. New England's Tito Mallard was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-PIT31 (4Q: 00:49) Golden Boy Brady dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Yoder is blitzing. 2-11-PIT32 (4Q: 00:39) Golden Boy Brady dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: New England Patriots 27, Pittsburgh Steelers 24 |