Conference Semifinals, 2018

Played in Houston, TX, weather: 45 degrees, fair, calm.
Miami won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Todd Sievers kicked off 67 yards from the HOU30. Hugh Reeves returned the ball 19 yards to the MIA22. Tackled by Marty Everett.
Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIA22 (1Q: 14:39) Hugh Reeves ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by S Tom Taves. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIA Glen Quintero to the MIA32.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIA32 (1Q: 14:12) Kim Helfrich ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Woodward, assisted by DT Harris Arnold.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. McKenzie is blitzing.
2-6-MIA36 (1Q: 13:34) Kim Helfrich ran a trap outside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Marty Everett.
Miami: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McKenzie and Taves are blitzing.
3-9-MIA33 (1Q: 12:56) Jackie Huntley pass was dropped by TE Seth Humphrey.
4-9-MIA33 (1Q: 12:50) Kirk Stokes punted 66 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU01.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Woodard is blitzing.
1-10-HOU01 (1Q: 12:39) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kenneth Pritchett for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB A.J. Crawford.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Crawford is blitzing.
2-3-HOU08 (1Q: 12:11) Al Garrison ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Scott Hawkins. Key block delivered by Sean Moss.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU13 (1Q: 11:32) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kenneth Pritchett for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB A.J. Crawford. Pritchett gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Crawford is blitzing.
2-4-HOU19 (1Q: 10:46) Heath Brodie pass completed to FB Mack Waldteufel for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Levon Forbes. Waldteufel gained 6 yards after the catch.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU24 (1Q: 09:59) Dana Swenson ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Alfred Finch. Key block delivered by Kyle Morton.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Crawford and Woodard are blitzing.
2-3-HOU31 (1Q: 09:27) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kenneth Pritchett for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jake Harry.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Woodard is blitzing.
1-10-HOU39 (1Q: 08:43) Al Garrison ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Woodard, assisted by S Bennie Davison.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-HOU40 (1Q: 07:56) Heath Brodie pass completed to FB Mack Waldteufel for 10 yards. Tackled by S Scott Hawkins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIA Marshall Fairley for 13 yards to the HOU37.
Miami: Single-Back 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-HOU37 (1Q: 07:51) Kim Helfrich ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Mark Badalyan, assisted by CB Bennie Howe.
Miami: Pro 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.
2-10-HOU37 (1Q: 07:19) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Casey Porter for 18 yards. Tackled by DT Harris Arnold. Porter gained 18 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: 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.
1-10-HOU19 (1Q: 06:54) Jackie Huntley pass completed to RB Kim Helfrich for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Bennie Howe. Helfrich gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-HOU11 (1Q: 06:30) Kim Helfrich ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Les Collier, assisted by DT Sam Wallace. Key block delivered by Toby Donaldson.
Miami: 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.
1-8-HOU08 (1Q: 05:59) Hugh Reeves ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Marty Everett, assisted by OLB Quinn McKenzie.
Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-HOU06 (1Q: 05:27) Kim Helfrich ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by B.J. Sanford. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. Miami 6, Houston 0
(1Q: 05:27) Extra point by Derek Shula was good. Miami 7, Houston 0
(1Q: 05:19) Derek Shula kicked off 66 yards from the MIA30. Al Garrison returned the ball 23 yards to the HOU27. Tackled by Troy Hopper.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU27 (1Q: 04:42) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kenneth Pritchett for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB A.J. Crawford. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-2-HOU35 (1Q: 04:03) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Alfred Finch. Organ gained 2 yards after the catch.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU40 (1Q: 03:20) Al Garrison ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Alfred Finch, assisted by S Bennie Davison. Key block delivered by Max Pullen.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-HOU46 (1Q: 02:42) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Levon Forbes. Organ gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIA38 (1Q: 02:12) Heath Brodie pass completed to FB Mack Waldteufel for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jake Harry, assisted by CB Levon Forbes. Waldteufel gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-MIA34 (1Q: 01:40) Dana Swenson ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Woodard.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-MIA36 (1Q: 00:58) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kenneth Pritchett. DT Alfred Finch simply tossed Sean Moss aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-MIA36 (1Q: 00:49) Marvin Lockley punted 36 yards. Touchback.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIA20 (1Q: 00:43) Jackie Huntley pass completed to TE Marvin Redsteer for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie. Redsteer gained 17 yards after the catch.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Everett and Collier are blitzing.
1-10-MIA45 (1Q: 00:12) Hugh Reeves ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Alan McIntyre.
Start of second quarter.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIA45 (2Q: 15:00) Kim Helfrich ran around right end for 16 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. Key block delivered by Bruce Shields.
Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McKenzie is blitzing.
1-10-HOU39 (2Q: 14:20) Jackie Huntley pass completed to TE Marvin Redsteer for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Bennie Howe. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-HOU35 (2Q: 13:41) Hugh Reeves ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Marty Everett, assisted by CB Bennie Howe.
Miami: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Collier is blitzing.
3-6-HOU35 (2Q: 13:19) Jackie Huntley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Julio Tisdall. CB Corey Cortez defended the pass.
4-6-HOU35 (2Q: 13:12) Derek Shula attempted a 52 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 10, Houston 0
(2Q: 13:05) Derek Shula kicked off 66 yards from the MIA30. Al Garrison returned the ball 19 yards to the HOU23. Tackled by Lorenzo Manning.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU23 (2Q: 12:32) Dana Swenson ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Alfred Finch.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-HOU24 (2Q: 11:46) Al Garrison ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Woodard.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-HOU23 (2Q: 11:11) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Riddick Thune. DT Alfred Finch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-HOU23 (2Q: 11:04) Marvin Lockley punted 37 yards. Casey Porter called for a fair catch at the MIA40.
Miami: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIA40 (2Q: 10:56) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Casey Porter for 17 yards. Tackled by S Tom Taves. Porter gained 7 yards after the catch.
Miami: 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.
1-10-HOU43 (2Q: 10:16) Jackie Huntley pass completed to TE Marvin Redsteer for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie, assisted by ILB Marty Everett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-HOU37 (2Q: 09:51) Jackie Huntley pass completed to TE Marvin Redsteer for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Les Collier.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU28 (2Q: 09:08) Kim Helfrich ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. Key block delivered by Mack Hindman.
Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-HOU23 (2Q: 08:32) Jackie Huntley pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Freddie Newell.
Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-HOU23 (2Q: 08:23) Jackie Huntley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Julio Tisdall. CB Bennie Howe defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-5-HOU23 (2Q: 08:14) Derek Shula attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 13, Houston 0
(2Q: 08:08) Derek Shula kicked off 74 yards from the MIA30. Touchback.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 08:08) Heath Brodie pass completed to TE Earl Fiume for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Woodard.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-HOU28 (2Q: 07:35) Al Garrison ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Woodard, assisted by S Bennie Davison. Key block delivered by Raymond Takemura. Takemura flattened Nolan Craig to ensure the play's success.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU35 (2Q: 07:04) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kenneth Pritchett for 12 yards. Tackled by S Jake Harry, assisted by CB Ellis Hatcher. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU47 (2Q: 06:43) Dana Swenson ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Woodard.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-HOU49 (2Q: 06:08) Heath Brodie sacked by DT Alfred Finch for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Raymond Takemura. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Dwight Brees on the HOU44.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-HOU44 (2Q: 05:37) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR J.T. Wielechowski for 19 yards. Tackled by S Jake Harry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wielechowski gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIA37 (2Q: 05:21) Heath Brodie pass completed to TE Rick Hammond for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ellis Hatcher.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Crawford and Woodard are blitzing.
1-10-MIA26 (2Q: 05:05) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Rick Hammond. CB Ellis Hatcher defended the pass.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-MIA26 (2Q: 04:56) PENALTY: Houston was called for Delay of Game.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-15-MIA31 (2Q: 04:48) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB A.J. Crawford, assisted by CB Ellis Hatcher. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-MIA25 (2Q: 04:26) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Riddick Thune. DT Alfred Finch drove right through Brent Newton to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-9-MIA25 (2Q: 04:19) Todd Sievers attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 13, Houston 3
(2Q: 04:12) Todd Sievers kicked off 74 yards from the HOU30. Touchback.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIA20 (2Q: 04:12) Hugh Reeves ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando, assisted by ILB Marty Everett.
Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, 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.
2-8-MIA22 (2Q: 03:34) Kim Helfrich ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas, assisted by DT Mark Badalyan.
Miami: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-MIA25 (2Q: 03:08) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Gabe Newman for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Newman gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIA40 (2Q: 02:22) Jackie Huntley pass completed to TE Troy Hopper for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas, assisted by CB Corey Cortez.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. McKenzie and Collier are blitzing.
2-7-MIA43 (2Q: 02:04) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Gabe Newman for 9 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Miami: Five-Receiver Spread 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.
1-10-HOU48 (2Q: 01:55) Jackie Huntley scrambled for 34 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Beckwith and assisted by S Burt Morlando.
Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU14 (2Q: 01:36) Kim Helfrich ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Marty Everett. Key block delivered by Glen Quintero.
Miami: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-HOU09 (2Q: 01:16) Hugh Reeves ran around left end for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by B.J. Sanford. Miami 19, Houston 3
(2Q: 01:16) Extra point by Derek Shula was good. Miami 20, Houston 3
(2Q: 01:07) Derek Shula kicked off 67 yards from the MIA30. Al Garrison returned the ball 18 yards to the HOU21. Tackled by Casey Porter.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU21 (2Q: 00:58) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bucky Organ. DT Grant Kozak hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU21 (2Q: 00:48) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kenneth Pritchett for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jake Harry, assisted by S Bennie Davison. Pritchett gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-1-HOU30 (2Q: 00:41) Dana Swenson ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Hatcher, assisted by S Bennie Davison. Swenson made a great move on Marshall Fairley. Key block delivered by Mack Waldteufel.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU38 (2Q: 00:19) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Dana Swenson. S Jake Harry knocked the ball out of his grasp. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU38 (2Q: 00:09) Heath Brodie pass completed to TE Bart Varela for 1 yard. Tackled by S Bennie Davison. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Derek Shula kicked off 64 yards from the MIA30. Al Garrison returned the ball 20 yards to the HOU26. Tackled by Casey Porter.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU26 (3Q: 14:39) Al Garrison ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Marshall Fairley, assisted by ILB Billy Joe Woodard.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-HOU30 (3Q: 14:10) Al Garrison ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Bennie Davison. Key block delivered by Kyle Morton. Houston's Heath Brodie was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU37 (3Q: 13:41) Dana Swenson ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Alfred Finch, assisted by CB Marshall Fairley.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Crawford is blitzing.
2-7-HOU40 (3Q: 12:59) Heath Brodie pass completed to TE Rick Hammond for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Woodard.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-HOU44 (3Q: 12:15) Al Garrison ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Woodard, assisted by DT Grant Kozak.
4-1-HOU46 (3Q: 11:46) Marvin Lockley punted 40 yards. Casey Porter returned the kick 1 yard to the MIA15. PENALTY: Miami was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Miami: 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.
1-10-MIA08 (3Q: 11:38) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Freddie Newell for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Bennie Howe, assisted by S Jeffrey Beckwith. Newell gained 6 yards after the catch.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-MIA17 (3Q: 10:56) Jackie Huntley pass completed to TE Troy Hopper for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Les Collier.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIA24 (3Q: 10:15) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Julio Tisdall for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Sanders. Tisdall gained 6 yards after the catch.
Miami: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIA39 (3Q: 09:53) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Gabe Newman for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie, assisted by S Tom Taves. Newman gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU45 (3Q: 09:20) Jackie Huntley pass completed to FB Jumbo Wells for 17 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Woodward, assisted by OLB Quinn McKenzie. Wells gained 9 yards after the catch.
Miami: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU28 (3Q: 08:36) Jackie Huntley pass completed to TE Marvin Redsteer for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Cortez.
Miami: Weak 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.
2-3-HOU21 (3Q: 07:56) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Julio Tisdall for 21 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Tisdall gained 7 yards after the catch. Miami 26, Houston 3
(3Q: 07:56) Extra point by Derek Shula was good. Miami 27, Houston 3
(3Q: 07:43) Derek Shula kicked off 68 yards from the MIA30. Al Garrison returned the ball 23 yards to the HOU25. Tackled by Mercury Schneider.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 07:07) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kenneth Pritchett for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB A.J. Crawford. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU36 (3Q: 06:24) Heath Brodie pass completed to FB Truck Waldteufel for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Woodard. Waldteufel gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-HOU43 (3Q: 05:56) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Riddick Thune for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Woodard, assisted by OLB A.J. Crawford.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU46 (3Q: 05:13) Al Garrison ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Woodard. PENALTY: Miami was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. Miami's Jake Harry was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor leg injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIA38 (3Q: 05:03) Heath Brodie sacked by DT Alfred Finch for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Sean Moss. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Al Garrison on the MIA40.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-MIA40 (3Q: 04:29) Dana Swenson ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Woodard. Key block delivered by Sean Moss.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-MIA32 (3Q: 03:44) Heath Brodie pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Dana Swenson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-MIA32 (3Q: 03:40) Todd Sievers attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 27, Houston 6
(3Q: 03:34) Todd Sievers kicked off 57 yards from the HOU30. Hugh Reeves returned the ball 15 yards to the MIA28. Tackled by Earl Fiume.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIA28 (3Q: 03:13) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Gabe Newman for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Mark Badalyan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Newman gained 3 yards after the catch.
Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-MIA37 (3Q: 02:41) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Julio Tisdall for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Les Collier. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Miami: 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.
1-10-MIA46 (3Q: 02:10) Kim Helfrich ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Woodward, assisted by CB Bennie Howe. Key block delivered by Marvin Redsteer.
Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU44 (3Q: 01:25) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Freddie Newell for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. McKenzie is blitzing.
2-4-HOU38 (3Q: 00:40) Jackie Huntley pass completed to WR Julio Tisdall for 38 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Tisdall gained 15 yards after the catch. Miami 33, Houston 6
(3Q: 00:40) Extra point by Derek Shula was good. Miami 34, Houston 6
(3Q: 00:21) Derek Shula kicked off 66 yards from the MIA30. Al Garrison returned the ball 18 yards to the HOU22. Tackled by Troy Hopper. PENALTY: Houston was called for Holding on the Kick Return. Houston's Jeffrey Beckwith was hurt on the play. This appears to be a very serious ankle injury.
Start of fourth quarter.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU06 (4Q: 15:00) Al Garrison ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Woodard. Key block delivered by Kyle Morton.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU17 (4Q: 14:34) Al Garrison ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Alfred Finch.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-HOU16 (4Q: 14:00) Dana Swenson ran inside the right guard for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Billy Joe Woodard, assisted by OLB A.J. Crawford. Key block delivered by Alvin Finley. Finley ran over Marshall Fairley to set up the play.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU27 (4Q: 13:29) Gilbert Buckner pass completed to RB Dana Swenson for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Hatcher, assisted by OLB A.J. Crawford. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-HOU25 (4Q: 12:57) Dana Swenson ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Hatcher. Key block delivered by Alvin Finley.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-1-HOU36 (4Q: 12:32) Dana Swenson ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Scott Hawkins, assisted by S Bennie Davison. Key block delivered by Earl Fiume.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU46 (4Q: 11:50) Gilbert Buckner pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 54 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Organ gained 55 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Miami 34, Houston 12
(4Q: 11:50) Extra point by Todd Sievers was good. Miami 34, Houston 13
(4Q: 11:34) Todd Sievers kicked off 62 yards from the HOU30. Hugh Reeves returned the ball 20 yards to the MIA28. Tackled by Rufus Andre.
Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIA28 (4Q: 10:58) Kim Helfrich ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Woodward, assisted by S Burt Morlando. Key block delivered by Toby Donaldson.
Miami: 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-MIA38 (4Q: 10:28) Jackie Huntley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Casey Porter. DE Ronald Woodward hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Miami: Weak formation with three wide 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-MIA38 (4Q: 10:18) Kim Helfrich ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando.
Miami: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Everett is blitzing.
3-12-MIA36 (4Q: 09:31) Jackie Huntley pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Julio Tisdall. ILB Marty Everett blocked the pass.
4-12-MIA36 (4Q: 09:22) Kirk Stokes punted 40 yards. Bennie Howe returned the kick 13 yards to the HOU37. Tackled by Mercury Schneider. PENALTY: Miami was called for an Ineligible Man Downfield on the Punt. The penalty was declined.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 09:13) Gilbert Buckner pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kenneth Pritchett. DT Grant Kozak hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU37 (4Q: 09:05) PENALTY: Houston was called for Delay of Game.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-HOU32 (4Q: 08:56) Gilbert Buckner pass was dropped by WR Riddick Thune. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-HOU32 (4Q: 08:47) Gilbert Buckner pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 32 yards. Tackled by S Scott Hawkins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Organ gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIA36 (4Q: 08:29) Gilbert Buckner pass completed to WR Riddick Thune for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Levon Forbes. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-2-MIA28 (4Q: 08:09) Gilbert Buckner pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Rick Hammond. DT Alfred Finch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. 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 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-MIA28 (4Q: 07:59) Gilbert Buckner pass completed to RB Dana Swenson for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Levon Forbes. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIA24 (4Q: 07:40) Gilbert Buckner pass completed to TE Rick Hammond for 13 yards. Tackled by S Scott Hawkins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Crawford and Woodard are blitzing.
1-10-MIA11 (4Q: 07:19) Gilbert Buckner pass was dropped by WR Kenneth Pritchett.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-MIA11 (4Q: 07:11) Gilbert Buckner pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kenneth Pritchett. OLB Donny Duncan drove right through Kyle Morton to hurry the quarterback. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Crawford is blitzing.
3-10-MIA11 (4Q: 07:05) Gilbert Buckner scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jake Harry.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Crawford and Forbes are blitzing.
4-8-MIA09 (4Q: 06:45) Gilbert Buckner pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Earl Fiume. OLB A.J. Crawford drove right through Sean Moss to hurry the quarterback. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The ball goes over on downs.
Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, 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-MIA09 (4Q: 06:36) Hugh Reeves ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Marty Everett.
Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, 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. Everett is blitzing.
2-9-MIA10 (4Q: 05:49) Kim Helfrich ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Les Collier, assisted by DT Sam Wallace.
Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. McKenzie is blitzing.
3-6-MIA13 (4Q: 05:04) Kim Helfrich ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Les Collier, assisted by DE Alan McIntyre.
4-1-MIA18 (4Q: 04:19) Kirk Stokes punted 68 yards. Bennie Howe returned the kick -2 yards to the HOU12. Tackled by Kim Helfrich.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU12 (4Q: 04:09) Gilbert Buckner pass was dropped by RB Al Garrison. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU12 (4Q: 04:06) Gilbert Buckner scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB A.J. Crawford.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-HOU15 (4Q: 03:44) Gilbert Buckner scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Levon Forbes.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-4-HOU18 (4Q: 03:28) Gilbert Buckner pass completed to RB Dana Swenson for 9 yards. Tackled by S Scott Hawkins. Swenson gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for Illegal Motion.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-9-HOU13 (4Q: 03:20) Gilbert Buckner pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kenneth Pritchett. DT Alfred Finch drove right through Dwight Brees to hurry the quarterback. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Miami: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU13 (4Q: 03:14) Jackie Huntley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gabe Newman. DE Ronald Woodward hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU13 (4Q: 03:06) Kim Helfrich ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Les Collier.
Miami: Strong 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. McKenzie is blitzing.
3-10-HOU13 (4Q: 02:22) Kim Helfrich ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Otis Garrett.
(4Q: 02:22) Houston called a time out.
4-7-HOU10 (4Q: 02:11) Derek Shula attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 37, Houston 13
(4Q: 02:06) Derek Shula kicked off 65 yards from the MIA30. Bennie Howe returned the ball 21 yards to the HOU26. Tackled by Mercury Schneider.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Crawford and Forbes are blitzing.
1-10-HOU26 (4Q: 01:59) Gilbert Buckner sacked by OLB A.J. Crawford for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Sean Moss.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hatcher is blitzing.
2-17-HOU19 (4Q: 01:22) Gilbert Buckner pass completed to TE Earl Fiume for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Levon Forbes. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hatcher is blitzing.
3-10-HOU26 (4Q: 00:59) Gilbert Buckner pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bart Varela. S Jake Harry defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hatcher, Hawkins and Harry are blitzing.
4-10-HOU26 (4Q: 00:53) Gilbert Buckner pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Riddick Thune. S Scott Hawkins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The ball goes over on downs.
Miami: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU26 (4Q: 00:46) Jackie Huntley dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Miami: 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.
2-11-HOU27 (4Q: 00:02) Jackie Huntley dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Miami Dolphins 37, Houston Texans 13