Conference Semifinals, 2018

Played in Cleveland, OH, weather: 35 degrees, fair, 7 mph wind.
New England won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Percy Robinson kicked off 76 yards from the CLE30. Touchback.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED20 (1Q: 15:00) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Luke Gross for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Leo Fort. Gross gained 6 yards after the catch.
New England: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED40 (1Q: 14:18) Byron Lewis ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Leo Fort, assisted by DE Randall Spatz.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-NED39 (1Q: 13:41) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Luke Gross for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Alex Shook. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Gross gained 3 yards after the catch.
New England: 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-CLE42 (1Q: 13:16) Byron Lewis ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Leo Fort. Key block delivered by Leonard Lytle.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE32 (1Q: 12:50) Byron Lewis ran around right end for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Rico Barrington, assisted by CB Billy Finch. Key block delivered by Leonard Lytle. Cleveland's Rico Barrington was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hamstring injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-CLE26 (1Q: 12:20) Byron Lewis ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Leo Fort, assisted by DT Derrick Manula. Key block delivered by Leonard Lytle.
New England: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE19 (1Q: 11:53) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Tony Lyons for 19 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Lyons gained 2 yards after the catch. New England 6, Cleveland 0
(1Q: 11:53) Extra point by Charlie Flannery was good. New England 7, Cleveland 0
(1Q: 11:48) Mo George kicked off 61 yards from the NED30. Ronnie Clements returned the ball 29 yards to the CLE38. Tackled by Will Cave.
Cleveland: 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE38 (1Q: 11:18) Norm Dotson ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT TheStopper Garrett. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-20-CLE28 (1Q: 11:12) Terrell Betrozoff pass completed to FB Wally Rasmussen for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Kirk Bobro. Rasmussen gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Bobro is blitzing.
2-15-CLE33 (1Q: 10:29) Terrell Betrozoff pass completed to TE Dana Knoyle for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Gene Levine. Knoyle gained 13 yards after the catch.
Cleveland: Weak 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.
3-2-CLE46 (1Q: 09:53) Terrell Betrozoff pass completed to TE Josh Gerhardt for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Kirk Bobro.
Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE50 (1Q: 09:11) Terrell Betrozoff pass completed to FB Gary Pegram for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Levine, assisted by S Lee Ayi. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Cleveland's Leon Tate was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-NED44 (1Q: 08:27) Norm Dotson ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Colin Bullock. Key block delivered by Leon Tate.
Cleveland: 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-NED40 (1Q: 07:40) Jay Mayers ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by DT TheStopper Garrett, assisted by DE Kendrick Fox.
Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-NED44 (1Q: 07:00) Jay Mayers ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Vernon Garrett.
Cleveland: 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. Bobro, Wayne and Hitchcock are blitzing.
3-11-NED41 (1Q: 06:35) Terrell Betrozoff pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Martin Orbik.
4-11-NED41 (1Q: 06:25) Eugene Johnson punted 41 yards. Touchback.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED20 (1Q: 06:19) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Tony Lyons for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Dwight Barnes.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED37 (1Q: 05:40) Will Cave ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Christian Shepherd.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-NED36 (1Q: 05:14) Will Cave ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Perry Lewis, assisted by DT Johnny Winters.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-NED42 (1Q: 04:40) Bernard Escalante pass completed to TE Mack Prescott for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Perry Lewis, assisted by S Christian Shepherd. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE47 (1Q: 03:52) Bernard Escalante pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Tony Lyons. DT Jon Franklin blocked the pass.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CLE47 (1Q: 03:45) Cadillac Escalante pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Mack Prescott.
New England: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-CLE47 (1Q: 03:38) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony Lyons. DT Johnny Winters hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-10-CLE47 (1Q: 03:29) Robbie Burgess punted 44 yards. Ronnie Clements returned the kick 8 yards to the CLE11. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Bobro and Wayne are blitzing.
1-10-CLE02 (1Q: 03:21) Norm Dotson ran a draw inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Cornell Clemons.
Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-CLE06 (1Q: 02:46) Wally Rasmussen ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Cornell Clemons.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-CLE06 (1Q: 02:22) Terrell Betrozoff pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Dana Knoyle.
4-6-CLE06 (1Q: 02:18) Eugene Johnson punted 53 yards. Dominic Goodwin returned the kick 16 yards to the CLE43. Tackled by Alvin Noble.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE43 (1Q: 02:11) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Ronnie Wilson for 43 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Wilson gained 35 yards after the catch. PENALTY: New England was called for Offensive Holding.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-20-NED47 (1Q: 01:51) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Edwin Blair. S Anthony Harmon defended the pass.
New England: I formation, with the second wideout 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.
2-20-NED47 (1Q: 01:41) Byron Lewis ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Jon Franklin.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-CLE44 (1Q: 01:08) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Osborne. DT Jon Franklin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-11-CLE44 (1Q: 01:00) Robbie Burgess punted 40 yards. Ronnie Clements returned the kick 0 yards to the CLE04. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return.
Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE02 (1Q: 00:49) Terrell Betrozoff pass completed to TE Dana Knoyle for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Kelly Franz. Knoyle gained 6 yards after the catch.
Cleveland: Strong formation with two tight ends, 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-CLE18 (1Q: 00:09) Norm Dotson ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Vernon Garrett. Key block delivered by Moe Adderly. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
Cleveland: 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.
1-19-CLE09 (1Q: 00:01) Norm Dotson ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Kirk Bobro.
Start of second quarter.
Cleveland: 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.
2-16-CLE12 (2Q: 15:00) Terrell Betrozoff pass completed to RB Norm Dotson for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Dominic Goodwin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE28 (2Q: 14:19) Terrell Betrozoff pass completed to TE Josh Gerhardt for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Kirk Bobro.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-CLE35 (2Q: 13:53) Norm Dotson ran inside the right guard for 55 yards. Tackled by CB Cornell Clemons. Key block delivered by Moe Adderly.
Cleveland: 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.
1-10-NED10 (2Q: 13:06) Norm Dotson ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Gino Fackleman. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-20-NED20 (2Q: 12:56) Terrell Betrozoff pass completed to WR J.C. Anthony for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New England 7, Cleveland 6
(2Q: 12:56) Extra point by Percy Robinson was good. Cleveland 7, New England 7
(2Q: 12:42) Percy Robinson kicked off 55 yards from the CLE30. Nolan Hampton returned the ball 17 yards to the NED32. Tackled by Elton Kinney.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED32 (2Q: 12:08) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony Lyons. DT Jon Franklin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: New England was called for Offensive Holding.
New England: 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.
1-20-NED22 (2Q: 12:01) Will Cave ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Arnold Reid, assisted by S Anthony Harmon. Key block delivered by Courtney Henson.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-NED28 (2Q: 11:24) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Ronnie Wilson for 18 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Winters, assisted by S Christian Shepherd. Wilson gained 17 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED46 (2Q: 10:42) Will Cave ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Rico Barrington, assisted by S Christian Shepherd. Key block delivered by Lewis Gredzinski. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Offsides.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Lewis is blitzing.
1-5-CLE49 (2Q: 10:32) Byron Lewis ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Leo Fort, assisted by DT Johnny Winters. PENALTY: New England was called for Offensive Holding.
New England: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-NED41 (2Q: 10:24) Will Cave ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Arnold Reid. Key block delivered by Van Perry.
New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NED46 (2Q: 09:46) 2-Da House Lewis ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Randall Spatz, assisted by OLB Dwight Barnes.
New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NED46 (2Q: 09:20) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mack Prescott. DE Arnold Reid hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-10-NED46 (2Q: 09:11) Robbie Burgess punted 54 yards. Touchback.
Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE20 (2Q: 09:05) Jay Mayers ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Gino Fackleman, assisted by ILB Quentin Davidson.
Cleveland: 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. Bobro and Wayne are blitzing.
2-9-CLE21 (2Q: 08:31) Terrell Betrozoff scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by S Heath Hitchcock.
Cleveland: 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-CLE32 (2Q: 08:01) Norm Dotson ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Louis Downs.
Cleveland: Single-Back 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.
2-10-CLE32 (2Q: 07:40) Norm Dotson ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Wayne.
Cleveland: 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. Bobro is blitzing.
3-6-CLE36 (2Q: 06:54) Terrell Betrozoff pass completed to WR Mickey Bradford for 15 yards. Tackled by S Mo Morton. Bradford gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED49 (2Q: 06:16) Gary Pegram ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Lee Ayi. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED ILB Luke Wayne for 52 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New England 13, Cleveland 7
(2Q: 06:16) Extra point by Charlie Flannery was good. New England 14, Cleveland 7
(2Q: 06:08) HangTyme George kicked off 70 yards from the NED30. Ronnie Clements returned the ball 16 yards to the CLE16. Tackled by Darryl Harts.
Cleveland: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CLE16 (2Q: 05:32) Terrell Betrozoff pass completed to TE Josh Gerhardt for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Kelly Franz. Gerhardt gained 5 yards after the catch.
Cleveland: 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.
2-1-CLE25 (2Q: 04:50) Terrell Betrozoff pass completed to FB Wally Rasmussen for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Wayne.
Cleveland: Weak 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.
1-10-CLE31 (2Q: 04:16) Gary Pegram ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Byron Crist.
Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CLE31 (2Q: 03:44) Norm Dotson ran inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Kirk Bobro. Key block delivered by Graham Rosow.
Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CLE42 (2Q: 02:57) Terrell Betrozoff pass completed to WR Mickey Bradford for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Levine, assisted by ILB Quentin Davidson.
Cleveland: 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-NED44 (2Q: 02:37) Terrell Betrozoff pass completed to WR Ronnie Clements for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Cornell Clemons. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Cleveland: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED31 (2Q: 02:16) Terrell Betrozoff sacked by DE Tony Dewacht and DT Wally Moore for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Daryl Meynardie.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Cleveland: 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.
2-19-NED40 (2Q: 02:00) Terrell Betrozoff pass completed to WR J.C. Anthony for 11 yards. Tackled by S Heath Hitchcock.
Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide 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.
3-8-NED29 (2Q: 01:40) Terrell Betrozoff sacked by DE The Sly Fox and DE Alan Woodard for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Daryl Meynardie.
4-17-NED38 (2Q: 01:24) Percy Robinson attempted a 55 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 14, Cleveland 10
(2Q: 01:19) Percy Robinson kicked off 78 yards from the CLE30. Nolan Hampton returned the ball 22 yards to the NED14. Tackled by Wally Rasmussen.
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-NED14 (2Q: 01:13) Will Cave ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Anthony Harmon.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-NED18 (2Q: 00:31) Bernard Escalante pass completed to TE Mack Prescott for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jim Abrams. 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 dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-NED22 (2Q: 00:22) Bernard Escalante pass completed to TE Teddy-Bear Rottinghaus for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Sica.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) HangTyme George kicked off 55 yards from the NED30. Ronnie Clements returned the ball 22 yards to the CLE37. Tackled by Will Cave.
Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CLE37 (3Q: 14:23) Jay Mayers ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT TheStopper Garrett. Key block delivered by Moe Adderly. New England's Heath Hitchcock was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor chest injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Cleveland: 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, expecting the pass.
2-5-CLE42 (3Q: 13:40) Terrell Betrozoff sacked by DE Alan Woodard for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Shaun Bell.
Cleveland: 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.
3-10-CLE37 (3Q: 13:04) Terrell Betrozoff pass completed to WR Martin Orbik for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Levine. Orbik gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Cleveland: 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, expecting the pass. Bobro and Wayne are blitzing.
1-10-NED40 (3Q: 12:31) Norm Dotson ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Cornell Clemons. Key block delivered by Shaun Bell. PENALTY: New England was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Cleveland: 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-NED20 (3Q: 12:22) Terrell Betrozoff pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Norm Dotson.
Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NED20 (3Q: 12:12) Norm Dotson ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Gino Fackleman.
Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bobro is blitzing.
3-9-NED19 (3Q: 11:44) Terrell Betrozoff pass completed to WR Mickey Bradford for 19 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Bradford gained 2 yards after the catch. Cleveland 16, New England 14
(3Q: 11:44) Extra point by Percy Robinson was good. Cleveland 17, New England 14
(3Q: 11:35) Percy Robinson kicked off 60 yards from the CLE30. Dominic Goodwin returned the ball 20 yards to the NED30. Tackled by Tito Mayes. New England's Ronnie Wilson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious elbow injury.
New England: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED30 (3Q: 11:16) Bernard Escalante pass completed to FB Lewis Gredzinski for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Derrick Manula.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-NED33 (3Q: 10:37) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony Lyons. CB Ike Dillon defended the pass.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-NED33 (3Q: 10:27) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Luke Gross for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Sica. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE48 (3Q: 09:54) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Tony Lyons for 17 yards. Tackled by S Christian Shepherd, assisted by ILB Perry Lewis. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE31 (3Q: 09:25) Byron Lewis ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Herb Kemp.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-CLE28 (3Q: 08:47) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Teddy-Bear Rottinghaus. DE Randall Spatz hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-CLE28 (3Q: 08:39) Bernard Escalante pass completed to RB Will Cave for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Leo Fort. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-CLE23 (3Q: 08:16) Charlie Flannery attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Roughing the Kicker. The penalty was declined. Cleveland 17, New England 17
(3Q: 08:10) Mo George kicked off 78 yards from the NED30. Touchback.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Bobro is blitzing.
1-10-CLE20 (3Q: 08:10) Terrell Betrozoff pass completed to RB Jay Mayers for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Wayne, assisted by S Mo Morton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-CLE22 (3Q: 07:29) Terrell Betrozoff pass completed to FB Gary Pegram for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Kirk Bobro, assisted by DE Alan Woodard. Pegram gained 1 yard after the catch.
Cleveland: Single-Back 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.
3-6-CLE24 (3Q: 06:49) Norm Dotson ran around left end for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Cornell Clemons. Key block delivered by Lester Poston.
Cleveland: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED45 (3Q: 06:15) Terrell Betrozoff pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Mickey Bradford. DE The Sly Fox blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Cleveland: 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.
2-10-NED45 (3Q: 06:10) Norm Dotson ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Alan Woodard.
Cleveland: 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.
3-7-NED42 (3Q: 05:46) Norm Dotson ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Luke Wayne.
4-5-NED40 (3Q: 04:59) Eugene Johnson punted 40 yards. Touchback.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED20 (3Q: 04:54) 2-Da House Lewis ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Christian Shepherd.
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-NED21 (3Q: 04:25) Cadillac Escalante scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Leo Fort.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-NED26 (3Q: 03:41) Bernard Escalante pass completed to TE Mack Prescott for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Billy Finch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED31 (3Q: 03:09) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to TE Teddy-Bear Rottinghaus for 11 yards. Tackled by S Rob Szumnarski. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rottinghaus gained 2 yards after the catch. New England's Jesse O'Neill was hurt on the play.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED42 (3Q: 02:36) Cadillac Escalante scrambled for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Leo Fort.
New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE43 (3Q: 02:07) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 16 yards. Tackled by S Christian Shepherd.
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE27 (3Q: 01:29) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Osborne. ILB Perry Lewis defended the pass.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CLE27 (3Q: 01:16) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Luke Gross for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Rico Barrington. Gross gained 9 yards after the catch.
New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, 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-CLE18 (3Q: 00:43) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Nathan Osborne for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Leo Fort, assisted by CB Ike Dillon.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE16 (3Q: 00:11) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Tony Lyons for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Lyons gained 11 yards after the catch. New England 23, Cleveland 17
(3Q: 00:11) Extra point by Charlie Flannery was good. New England 24, Cleveland 17
(3Q: 00:04) HangTyme George kicked off 75 yards from the NED30. Ronnie Clements returned the ball 24 yards to the CLE19. Tackled by Darryl Harts. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Start of fourth quarter.
Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Bobro is blitzing.
1-10-CLE08 (4Q: 15:00) Norm Dotson ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Heath Hitchcock. Key block delivered by Shaun Bell.
Cleveland: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-CLE13 (4Q: 14:19) Norm Dotson ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Colin Bullock, assisted by ILB Luke Wayne. Key block delivered by Josh Gerhardt.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CLE18 (4Q: 13:36) Jay Mayers ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Lee Ayi.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-CLE17 (4Q: 12:51) Norm Dotson ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Kendrick Fox.
Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bobro is blitzing.
3-5-CLE23 (4Q: 12:08) Gary Pegram ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Colin Bullock. Key block delivered by Daryl Meynardie.
Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE29 (4Q: 11:35) Terrell Betrozoff pass was intended for FB Wally Rasmussen and was intercepted by OLB Louis Downs at the CLE32. The interception was returned 27 yards. Tackled by Wally Rasmussen.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-5-CLE05 (4Q: 11:27) Byron Lewis ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Randall Spatz.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-CLE03 (4Q: 11:02) Bernard Escalante pass completed to TE Mack Prescott for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. New England 30, Cleveland 17
(4Q: 11:02) Extra point by Charlie Flannery was good. New England 31, Cleveland 17
(4Q: 10:56) Mo George kicked off 55 yards from the NED30. Ronnie Clements returned the ball 26 yards to the CLE41. Tackled by Kelly Franz.
Cleveland: 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.
1-10-CLE41 (4Q: 10:34) Terrell Betrozoff sacked by DE Alan Woodard for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Brady Scanlon. New England's Gene Levine was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver 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.
2-17-CLE34 (4Q: 10:09) Jay Mayers ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Levine, assisted by ILB Luke Wayne.
Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wayne is blitzing.
3-12-CLE39 (4Q: 09:25) Terrell Betrozoff pass completed to WR J.C. Anthony for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Dominic Goodwin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: Weak 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-NED46 (4Q: 08:43) Norm Dotson ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Mo Morton, assisted by ILB Luke Wayne.
Cleveland: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. Bobro is blitzing.
2-13-NED49 (4Q: 08:06) Norm Dotson ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Alan Woodard, assisted by ILB Luke Wayne.
Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Downs is blitzing.
3-10-NED46 (4Q: 07:44) Jay Mayers ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Vernon Garrett.
4-5-NED41 (4Q: 07:14) Eugene Johnson punted 41 yards. Touchback.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED20 (4Q: 07:07) Will Cave ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Alex Shook, assisted by S Rob Szumnarski. Key block delivered by Leonard Lytle. PENALTY: New England was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-20-NED10 (4Q: 06:57) Will Cave ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Anthony Harmon. Key block delivered by Teddy-Bear Rottinghaus.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-NED15 (4Q: 06:11) Bernard Escalante kept the ball, running around left end for 22 yards. Tackled by S Christian Shepherd. Key block delivered by Lee Attico.
New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED37 (4Q: 05:24) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-NED32 (4Q: 05:17) Will Cave ran inside the right guard for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Dwight Barnes, assisted by DT Johnny Winters. Key block delivered by Lewis Gredzinski.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED47 (4Q: 04:31) Will Cave ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Winters.
New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-13-NED44 (4Q: 03:44) Byron Lewis ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Perry Lewis, assisted by S Rob Szumnarski.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-NED43 (4Q: 03:00) 2-Da House Lewis ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Leo Fort, assisted by DT Jon Franklin.
4-7-CLE50 (4Q: 02:15) Robbie Burgess punted 50 yards. Touchback.
Cleveland: 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.
1-10-CLE20 (4Q: 02:09) Terrell Betrozoff pass completed to WR Mickey Bradford for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Levine, assisted by S Heath Hitchcock. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bradford gained 5 yards after the catch.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Cleveland: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CLE31 (4Q: 02:00) Terrell Betrozoff pass completed to WR Mickey Bradford for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Kirk Bobro.
Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CLE46 (4Q: 01:42) Terrell Betrozoff pass was dropped by WR Mickey Bradford. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CLE46 (4Q: 01:33) Terrell Betrozoff pass was intended for WR J.C. Anthony and was intercepted by CB Dominic Goodwin at the NED25. The interception was returned 2 yards. Tackled by J.C. Anthony. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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-NED27 (4Q: 01:23) 2-Da House Lewis ran around right end for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Leo Fort. Key block delivered by Leonard Lytle.
(4Q: 01:23) Cleveland called a time out.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, 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-NED42 (4Q: 01:16) Byron Lewis ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Christian Shepherd, assisted by OLB Leo Fort.
(4Q: 01:16) Cleveland called a time out.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, 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.
2-10-NED42 (4Q: 01:08) Will Cave ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Christian Shepherd, assisted by DT Derrick Manula.
(4Q: 01:08) Cleveland called a time out.
New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, 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.
3-11-NED41 (4Q: 00:57) Bernard Escalante dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
4-12-NED40 (4Q: 00:13) Robbie Burgess punted 49 yards. Ronnie Clements returned the kick 2 yards to the CLE13. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Downs is blitzing.
1-10-CLE07 (4Q: 00:06) Terrell Betrozoff pass completed to WR Ronnie Clements for 13 yards. Tackled by S Lee Ayi.
Final Score: New England Patriots 31, Cleveland Browns 17