Week 8, 2017

Played in Houston, TX, weather: 77 degrees, fair, calm.
Houston won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Ryan McConnell kicked off 61 yards from the CIN30. Bennie Howe returned the ball 25 yards to the HOU34. Tackled by Nicky LeBlanc.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU34 (1Q: 14:27) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kenneth Pritchett for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Kenneth Wheeler. Pritchett gained 11 yards after the catch.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CIN46 (1Q: 13:57) Gerald Roberts ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Deion Sheldon, assisted by OLB Herb Reid.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CIN46 (1Q: 13:26) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Riddick Thune for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Herb Reid. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-CIN47 (1Q: 13:03) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Brett Cobb, assisted by CB Alvin Meier. Organ gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-CIN42 (1Q: 12:27) Jimmy Reischl punted 42 yards. Touchback.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Howe is blitzing.
1-10-CIN20 (1Q: 12:21) Harvey Swanger kept the ball, running around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Earnest Maciel. Key block delivered by Burt Gerhardt.
Cincinnati: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-CIN29 (1Q: 11:50) Harvey Swanger sacked by DE Alan McIntyre for a loss of 11 yards. Sack allowed by Randy Gindin.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-CIN18 (1Q: 11:12) Harvey Swanger sacked by DT Mark Badalyan for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Albert Mathis.
4-21-CIN09 (1Q: 10:45) Ryan McConnell punted 42 yards. Jeffrey Beckwith returned the kick 0 yards to the HOU49. Tackled by Herb Reid.
Houston: Pro 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-HOU49 (1Q: 10:35) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Brett Cobb.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CIN38 (1Q: 09:55) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Mack Waldteufel. OLB Herb Reid defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: 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 run.
2-10-CIN38 (1Q: 09:49) Al Garrison ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Tommy Begian, assisted by S Nicky LeBlanc.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-CIN32 (1Q: 09:24) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Gerald Roberts for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Marc Wilson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-5-CIN33 (1Q: 08:39) Todd Sievers attempted a 50 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.
Cincinnati: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CIN40 (1Q: 08:31) Harvey Swanger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Aaron Giles. DE Winfred Dalton drove right through Burt Gerhardt to hurry the quarterback.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-CIN40 (1Q: 08:27) Arnold Webster ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Cortez, assisted by S Burt Morlando. Houston's Corey Cortez was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor leg injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-CIN45 (1Q: 08:02) Harvey Swanger pass completed to RB Adam Hodges for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie. Hodges gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Cincinnati's Adam Hodges was hurt on the play.
Cincinnati: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU43 (1Q: 07:34) Harvey Swanger pass completed to WR Kennedy Hallman for 43 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hallman gained 39 yards after the catch. Cincinnati 6, Houston 0
(1Q: 07:34) Extra point by Butch Holliday was good. Cincinnati 7, Houston 0
(1Q: 07:14) Ryan McConnell kicked off 58 yards from the CIN30. Al Garrison returned the ball 23 yards to the HOU35. Tackled by Herb Reid.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU35 (1Q: 06:41) Heath Brodie pass was dropped by WR Riddick Thune. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU35 (1Q: 06:33) Al Garrison ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Herb Reid, assisted by CB Marc Wilson.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-HOU34 (1Q: 05:53) Heath Brodie scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Desmond Clancy.
4-5-HOU40 (1Q: 05:21) Jimmy Reischl punted 49 yards. Grady Corcoleotes returned the kick 3 yards to the CIN14. Tackled by Mack Waldteufel.
Cincinnati: Single-Back 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-CIN14 (1Q: 05:10) Arnold Webster ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Cortez, assisted by OLB Quinn McKenzie. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offsides.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-5-CIN19 (1Q: 05:04) Harvey Swanger pass completed to RB Arnold Webster for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie, assisted by ILB Les Collier.
Cincinnati: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-CIN23 (1Q: 04:22) Arnold Webster ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Les Collier, assisted by CB Tom Taves. Key block delivered by Harry Torres.
Cincinnati: Pro 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-CIN34 (1Q: 03:45) Harvey Swanger pass completed to WR Ronald Howard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Les Collier.
Cincinnati: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-CIN35 (1Q: 03:22) Arnold Webster ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie, assisted by CB Tom Taves.
Cincinnati: Single-Back 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. Cortez is blitzing.
3-5-CIN39 (1Q: 02:43) Harvey Swanger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Harry Torres. S Burt Morlando defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Cincinnati's Grady Corcoleotes was hurt on the play.
4-5-CIN39 (1Q: 02:37) Ryan McConnell punted 60 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU01.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU01 (1Q: 02:26) Al Garrison ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jerry Sabbatini. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN S Jerry Sabbatini to the HOU02.
Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-2-HOU02 (1Q: 02:17) Harvey Swanger scrambled for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cincinnati 13, Houston 0
(1Q: 02:17) Extra point by Butch Holliday was good. Cincinnati 14, Houston 0
(1Q: 02:09) Ryan McConnell kicked off 61 yards from the CIN30. Al Garrison returned the ball 27 yards to the HOU36. Tackled by Herb Reid.
Houston: Pro 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.
1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 01:38) Al Garrison ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Herb Reid. Key block delivered by Billy Ah Yat.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-HOU41 (1Q: 01:01) Gerald Roberts ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Xavier Offutt. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Kyle Morton to the HOU49. Cincinnati's Jerry Sabbatini was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hamstring injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Houston: I 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.
1-10-HOU49 (1Q: 00:30) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Rick Hammond. OLB Herb Reid defended the pass.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU49 (1Q: 00:20) Heath Brodie pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Earl Fiume. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-HOU49 (1Q: 00:15) Heath Brodie pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Kenneth Pritchett. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-HOU49 (1Q: 00:09) Jimmy Reischl punted 46 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CIN05.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CIN05 (1Q: 00:02) Arnold Webster ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ty Sanders.
Start of second quarter.
Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-CIN08 (2Q: 15:00) Arnold Webster ran around the left tackle for -1 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Mark Badalyan.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McKenzie and Beckwith are blitzing.
3-8-CIN07 (2Q: 14:28) Harvey Swanger pass completed to WR Kennedy Hallman for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Alan McIntyre. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
4-2-CIN13 (2Q: 14:04) Ryan McConnell punted 62 yards. Jeffrey Beckwith returned the kick 9 yards to the HOU34. Tackled by Herb Reid.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU34 (2Q: 13:54) Al Garrison ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Brett Cobb.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-HOU38 (2Q: 13:09) Al Garrison ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jim Fridlund.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-HOU41 (2Q: 12:45) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kenneth Pritchett for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Tom Allen. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CIN48 (2Q: 12:13) Heath Brodie pass completed to FB Mack Waldteufel for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Leo Abell. Waldteufel gained 4 yards after the catch.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-CIN46 (2Q: 11:41) Al Garrison ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Marc Wilson.
Houston: Strong 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.
3-5-CIN43 (2Q: 10:59) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Gerald Roberts for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Jamal Sgroi. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-CIN39 (2Q: 10:27) Jimmy Reischl punted 39 yards. Touchback.
Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CIN20 (2Q: 10:20) Arnold Webster ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Howe is blitzing.
2-8-CIN22 (2Q: 09:35) Harvey Swanger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronald Howard. CB Bennie Howe hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CIN27 (2Q: 09:25) Arnold Webster ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Les Collier, assisted by S Burt Morlando. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Offensive Holding.
Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-20-CIN17 (2Q: 09:19) Harvey Swanger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronald Howard. DE Alan McIntyre hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McKenzie and Cortez are blitzing.
2-20-CIN17 (2Q: 09:10) Harvey Swanger pass completed to WR Kennedy Hallman for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Alan McIntyre.
Cincinnati: 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. McKenzie and Collier are blitzing.
3-18-CIN19 (2Q: 08:33) Harvey Swanger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gabe Britt. CB Tom Taves defended the pass.
4-18-CIN19 (2Q: 08:23) Ryan McConnell punted 48 yards. Jeffrey Beckwith called for a fair catch at the HOU33.
Houston: Weak 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-HOU33 (2Q: 08:16) Gerald Roberts ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Nicky Mesaros, assisted by DE Leo Abell.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-HOU37 (2Q: 07:29) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kenneth Pritchett for 15 yards. Tackled by S Tom Allen. Pritchett gained 9 yards after the catch.
Houston: Pro 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.
1-10-CIN48 (2Q: 06:56) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Riddick Thune for 48 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Thune gained 42 yards after the catch. Cincinnati 14, Houston 6
(2Q: 06:56) Extra point by Todd Sievers was good. Cincinnati 14, Houston 7
(2Q: 06:36) Todd Sievers kicked off 75 yards from the HOU30. Touchback.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, 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-CIN20 (2Q: 06:36) Arnold Webster ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-CIN19 (2Q: 06:00) Harvey Swanger pass completed to WR Ronald Howard for 11 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando, assisted by S Jeffrey Beckwith. Howard gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CIN30 (2Q: 05:19) Harvey Swanger pass completed to WR Kennedy Hallman for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Mark Badalyan, assisted by CB Bennie Howe. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Corey Cortez on the CIN35.
Houston: Strong 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-CIN35 (2Q: 05:12) Al Garrison ran a trap outside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Alvin Meier, assisted by ILB Brett Cobb. Key block delivered by Brent Newton.
Houston: 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.
2-1-CIN26 (2Q: 04:30) Al Garrison ran around left end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Marc Wilson, assisted by DT Deion Sheldon. Key block delivered by Sean Putsche.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CIN23 (2Q: 03:56) Al Garrison ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Kenneth Wheeler. Key block delivered by Rick Hammond.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-CIN14 (2Q: 03:22) Al Garrison ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Tommy Allen, assisted by ILB Brett Cobb. Key block delivered by Alvin Finley.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread 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-CIN12 (2Q: 02:47) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kenneth Pritchett for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cincinnati 14, Houston 13
(2Q: 02:47) Extra point by Todd Sievers was good. Houston 14, Cincinnati 14
(2Q: 02:41) Todd Sievers kicked off 64 yards from the HOU30. Ronald Howard returned the ball 17 yards to the CIN23. Tackled by Mack Waldteufel. Cincinnati's Ronald Howard was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CIN23 (2Q: 02:22) Harvey Swanger pass completed to WR Kennedy Hallman for 9 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Cincinnati: Pro 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.
2-1-CIN32 (2Q: 02:00) Arnold Webster ran around right end for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Earnest Maciel, assisted by DT Mark Badalyan. Key block delivered by Keith Lockley.
Cincinnati: Pro 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-CIN45 (2Q: 01:19) Harvey Swanger pass completed to FB Randal Grui for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Bennie Howe, assisted by DE Alan McIntyre.
Cincinnati: 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.
2-4-HOU49 (2Q: 00:58) Harvey Swanger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kennedy Hallman. CB Tom Taves defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-HOU49 (2Q: 00:52) Harvey Swanger sacked by DE Bryce Henry and DT Mark Badalyan for a loss of 5 yards. Henry simply blew through Keith Lockley to reach the quarterback and knock him down. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Bryce Henry on the CIN46.
Houston: 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-CIN46 (2Q: 00:38) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bucky Organ. DE Nicky Mesaros hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CIN46 (2Q: 00:32) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Riddick Thune for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Herb Reid. Thune gained 1 yard after the catch.
(2Q: 00:32) Houston called a time out.
Houston: I 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-CIN32 (2Q: 00:25) Heath Brodie pass completed to TE Earl Fiume for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Kenneth Wheeler, assisted by ILB Brett Cobb. Fiume gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
(2Q: 00:25) Houston called a time out.
Houston: Strong 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-CIN22 (2Q: 00:17) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Al Garrison for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Alvin Meier. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
2-7-CIN19 (2Q: 00:11) Todd Sievers attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 17, Cincinnati 14
(2Q: 00:05) Todd Sievers kicked off 78 yards from the HOU30. Touchback.
Cincinnati: 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-CIN20 (2Q: 00:05) Harvey Swanger dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Todd Sievers kicked off 63 yards from the HOU30. Ronald Howard returned the ball 23 yards to the CIN30. Tackled by Mack Waldteufel.
Cincinnati: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CIN30 (3Q: 14:29) Harvey Swanger pass completed to WR Ronald Howard for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Cortez, assisted by S Burt Morlando. Howard gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CIN45 (3Q: 14:00) Arnold Webster ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Alan McIntyre, assisted by ILB Les Collier.
Cincinnati: 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-CIN45 (3Q: 13:32) Arnold Webster ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Mark Badalyan. Key block delivered by Dustin Buff.
Cincinnati: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-HOU46 (3Q: 13:06) Harvey Swanger pass completed to TE Jumbo Riley for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ty Sanders.
Cincinnati: 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-HOU41 (3Q: 12:32) Arnold Webster ran around the left tackle for 15 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Wade Nieuwstadt. Key block delivered by Randy Gindin.
Cincinnati: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. McKenzie is blitzing.
1-10-HOU26 (3Q: 11:47) Arnold Webster ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Beckwith.
Cincinnati: Pro 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. Sanders is blitzing.
2-13-HOU29 (3Q: 11:07) Arnold Webster ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Beckwith.
Cincinnati: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McKenzie is blitzing.
3-11-HOU27 (3Q: 10:43) Harvey Swanger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gabe Britt. DE Bryce Henry drove right through Albert Mathis to hurry the quarterback.
4-11-HOU27 (3Q: 10:34) Butch Holliday attempted a 44 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
Houston: 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.
1-10-HOU34 (3Q: 10:29) Gerald Roberts ran around right end for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Brett Cobb, assisted by OLB Herb Reid. Key block delivered by Brent Newton.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-HOU39 (3Q: 10:00) Al Garrison ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Kenneth Wheeler, assisted by S Tommy Allen. Key block delivered by Alvin Finley.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU44 (3Q: 09:16) Al Garrison ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Jamal Sgroi, assisted by CB Kenneth Wheeler.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Cobb and Clancy are blitzing.
2-7-HOU47 (3Q: 08:48) Al Garrison ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Marc Wilson, assisted by DE Nicky Mesaros.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Reid and Wheeler are blitzing.
3-5-HOU49 (3Q: 08:13) Heath Brodie scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Alvin Meier.
4-1-CIN47 (3Q: 07:48) Jimmy Reischl punted 40 yards. The ball was downed at the CIN07.
Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CIN07 (3Q: 07:40) Harvey Swanger pass completed to TE Harry Torres for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Ty Sanders, assisted by S Burt Morlando.
Cincinnati: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McKenzie is blitzing.
1-10-CIN18 (3Q: 06:54) Harvey Swanger pass completed to RB Arnold Webster for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Les Collier. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. McKenzie and Collier are blitzing.
2-5-CIN23 (3Q: 06:27) Arnold Webster ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando, assisted by S Jeffrey Beckwith.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-CIN27 (3Q: 05:52) Floyd Lengfelder ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Les Collier, assisted by S Jeffrey Beckwith.
4-1-CIN27 (3Q: 05:13) Ryan McConnell punted 50 yards. Jeffrey Beckwith returned the kick 9 yards to the HOU32. Tackled by Keith Lockley.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU32 (3Q: 05:03) Al Garrison ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Tommy Begian, assisted by DE Leo Abell.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Allen is blitzing.
2-9-HOU33 (3Q: 04:38) Al Garrison ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Tom Allen.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-HOU38 (3Q: 04:08) Heath Brodie sacked by DE Leo Abell for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Raymond Takemura. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-10-HOU32 (3Q: 03:54) Jimmy Reischl punted 63 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CIN05.
Cincinnati: Strong 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-CIN05 (3Q: 03:43) Harvey Swanger pass completed to RB Arnold Webster for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Ty Sanders. Webster gained 8 yards after the catch.
Cincinnati: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-CIN14 (3Q: 03:14) Harvey Swanger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronald Howard. S Burt Morlando defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Cincinnati: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-1-CIN14 (3Q: 03:04) Harvey Swanger kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Alan McIntyre. Key block delivered by Oliver Carfagno. PENALTY: Houston was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Sanders is blitzing.
1-10-CIN33 (3Q: 02:55) Arnold Webster ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Mitch Morrow. Key block delivered by Oliver Carfagno.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cortez is blitzing.
1-10-CIN44 (3Q: 02:28) Arnold Webster ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando.
Cincinnati: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CIN44 (3Q: 01:49) Arnold Webster ran around left end for 12 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Corey Cortez, assisted by DT Earnest Maciel. Key block delivered by Oliver Carfagno.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Sanders and Howe are blitzing.
1-10-HOU44 (3Q: 01:22) Arnold Webster ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Cortez.
Cincinnati: 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.
2-8-HOU42 (3Q: 00:43) Harvey Swanger pass completed to WR Ronald Howard for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Ty Sanders. Howard gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Houston was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
Cincinnati: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. McKenzie is blitzing.
1-10-HOU16 (3Q: 00:36) Arnold Webster ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jumbo Zellweger, assisted by S Jeffrey Beckwith.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-HOU12 (3Q: 00:10) Harvey Swanger pass completed to WR Ronald Howard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Beckwith, assisted by CB Corey Cortez.
Start of fourth quarter.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-2-HOU02 (4Q: 15:00) Harvey Swanger pass completed to WR Ronald Howard for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cincinnati 20, Houston 17
(4Q: 15:00) Extra point by Butch Holliday was good. Cincinnati 21, Houston 17
(4Q: 14:53) Ryan McConnell kicked off 58 yards from the CIN30. Al Garrison returned the ball 35 yards to the HOU47. Tackled by Herb Reid.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU47 (4Q: 14:29) Al Garrison ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Deion Sheldon.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Reid and Clancy are blitzing.
2-6-CIN49 (4Q: 13:44) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Earl Fiume. CB Kenneth Wheeler defended the pass.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-CIN49 (4Q: 13:38) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Gerald Roberts for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jerry Sabbatini. Roberts gained 2 yards after the catch.
4-4-CIN47 (4Q: 13:08) Jimmy Reischl punted 47 yards. Touchback.
Cincinnati: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Sanders is blitzing.
1-10-CIN20 (4Q: 13:02) Arnold Webster ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Mark Badalyan.
Cincinnati: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-CIN24 (4Q: 12:16) Arnold Webster ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Earnest Maciel, assisted by S Jeffrey Beckwith.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. McKenzie and Cortez are blitzing.
3-2-CIN28 (4Q: 11:41) Harvey Swanger pass completed to RB Floyd Lengfelder for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Les Collier, assisted by S Jeffrey Beckwith.
Cincinnati: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CIN35 (4Q: 11:16) Floyd Lengfelder ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Beckwith, assisted by DT Mitch Morrow. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN Burt Gerhardt to the CIN42.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-CIN42 (4Q: 10:47) Harvey Swanger pass completed to TE Jumbo Riley for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Cortez.
Cincinnati: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Sanders is blitzing.
1-10-HOU47 (4Q: 10:14) Harvey Swanger pass completed to RB Arnold Webster for 1 yard. Tackled by S Burt Morlando, assisted by OLB Quinn McKenzie.
Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-HOU46 (4Q: 09:33) Arnold Webster ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Bennie Howe, assisted by DE Alan McIntyre. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU ILB Les Collier for 10 yards to the HOU49. Tackled by Keith Lockley.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU49 (4Q: 09:25) PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Encroachment.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-5-CIN46 (4Q: 09:15) Al Garrison ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Jamal Sgroi, assisted by S Tommy Allen. Key block delivered by Mack Waldteufel.
Houston: 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-CIN37 (4Q: 08:34) Gerald Roberts ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Brett Cobb.
Houston: 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. Clancy is blitzing.
2-12-CIN39 (4Q: 08:08) Heath Brodie pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Bucky Organ.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread 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. Allen is blitzing.
3-12-CIN39 (4Q: 08:00) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Riddick Thune for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Herb Reid. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CIN24 (4Q: 07:35) Gerald Roberts ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Nicky LeBlanc.
Houston: Pro 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.
2-8-CIN22 (4Q: 06:57) Al Garrison ran a draw inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Deion Sheldon. Key block delivered by Kyle Morton.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CIN12 (4Q: 06:27) Gerald Roberts ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Shug Sgroi, assisted by S Tommy Allen. Key block delivered by Brent Newton.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-CIN04 (4Q: 06:01) Gerald Roberts ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Herb Reid.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-CIN03 (4Q: 05:17) Heath Brodie pass completed to FB Mack Waldteufel for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Herb Reid.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-2-CIN02 (4Q: 04:42) Al Garrison ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Herb Reid, assisted by ILB Brett Cobb.
Houston: Pro 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. Reid and Allen are blitzing.
2-2-CIN02 (4Q: 04:15) Al Garrison ran inside the right guard for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Steven Randle. Houston 23, Cincinnati 21
(4Q: 04:15) Extra point by Todd Sievers was good. Houston 24, Cincinnati 21
(4Q: 04:07) Todd Sievers kicked off 77 yards from the HOU30. Touchback.
Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CIN20 (4Q: 04:07) PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for a False Start.
Cincinnati: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McKenzie and Morlando are blitzing.
1-15-CIN15 (4Q: 03:59) Harvey Swanger pass completed to WR Ronald Howard for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Tom Taves, assisted by CB Corey Cortez. Howard gained 4 yards after the catch.
Cincinnati: 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. McKenzie is blitzing.
2-1-CIN29 (4Q: 03:50) Harvey Swanger pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Kennedy Hallman. DT Mark Badalyan blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Cincinnati: 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. McKenzie is blitzing.
3-1-CIN29 (4Q: 03:40) Harvey Swanger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Harry Torres. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-CIN29 (4Q: 03:33) Ryan McConnell punted 43 yards. Jeffrey Beckwith returned the kick 10 yards to the HOU38. Tackled by Herb Reid.
Houston: I 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.
1-10-HOU38 (4Q: 03:25) Gerald Roberts ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Alvin Meier. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-HOU37 (4Q: 02:42) Al Garrison ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Tom Allen, assisted by DE Bryan Dragonajtys.
Cincinnati called a time out.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Reid and Clancy are blitzing.
3-7-HOU41 (4Q: 02:33) Al Garrison ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Desmond Clancy, assisted by DE Leo Abell. Key block delivered by Sean Moss.
Cincinnati called a time out.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Offutt is blitzing.
1-10-HOU50 (4Q: 02:26) Al Garrison ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Xavier Offutt.
Cincinnati called a time out.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-8-CIN48 (4Q: 02:15) Al Garrison ran a trap outside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Tommy Begian. Key block delivered by Brent Newton.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Reid is blitzing.
1-10-CIN40 (4Q: 02:00) Al Garrison ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Deion Sheldon.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-11-CIN41 (4Q: 01:13) Al Garrison ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Tom Allen.
Houston: Single-Back 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. Meier is blitzing.
3-10-CIN40 (4Q: 00:28) Heath Brodie dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Houston Texans 24, Cincinnati Bengals 21