| Played in Denver, CO, weather: 58 degrees, rain, 25 mph wind. |
| New England won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Danny Whitfield kicked off 75 yards from the DEN30. Touchback. |
| New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NED20 (1Q: 15:00) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. CB Randy Clemons defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New England was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield. The penalty was declined. |
| 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. 2-10-NED20 (1Q: 14:50) Cadillac Escalante pass was dropped by WR Mark Rhoads. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Denver was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED35 (1Q: 14:45) Brian Thompson ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Bryan Derubeis. |
| New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-9-NED36 (1Q: 14:07) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Rickey Whalen. DE Junior Clancy drove right through Leland Roundy to hurry the quarterback. |
| New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-9-NED36 (1Q: 14:01) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson, assisted by CB Randy Clemons. Marshall gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-3-NED42 (1Q: 13:21) Lester Laxdal punted 56 yards. J.T. Parrella returned the kick 4 yards to the DEN06. Tackled by Terrell Boyd. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Lewis Culpepper for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New England 6, Denver 0 |
| (1Q: 13:21) Extra point by Charlie Flannery was good. New England 7, Denver 0 |
| (1Q: 13:13) Charlie Flannery kicked off 75 yards from the NED30. Touchback. |
| Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN20 (1Q: 13:13) Kennedy Sherman ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Quentin Davidson. |
| Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-12-DEN18 (1Q: 12:33) Karl Eichler ran around left end for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Marshall Fairley. Eichler made a great move on Warren Stewart. Key block delivered by Dexter Harrison. New England's Gene Levine was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor chest injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-DEN38 (1Q: 11:54) Brock Boyle pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Martin Adams. S John Van Meter defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Denver: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-DEN38 (1Q: 11:47) Karl Eichler ran inside the left tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Quentin Davidson, assisted by OLB Alfred Cooley. Key block delivered by Clifton Baxter. |
| Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED44 (1Q: 11:03) Brock Boyle pass completed to TE Aaron Webb for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Gene Levine. Webb gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED34 (1Q: 10:24) Kennedy Sherman ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Alfred Cooley. Key block delivered by Dexter Harrison. |
| Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Davidson is blitzing. 2-2-NED26 (1Q: 09:55) Brock Boyle pass was dropped by WR Tyrus Stevenson. PENALTY: New England was called for Illegal Contact. |
| Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Davidson is blitzing. 1-10-NED21 (1Q: 09:45) Kirk Stephenson ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Marshall Fairley. CB Gene Levine knocked down Van Kelly to break up the play. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-NED20 (1Q: 09:05) Brock Boyle pass completed to WR Tyrus Stevenson for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Stevenson gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England 7, Denver 6 |
| (1Q: 09:05) Extra point by Danny Whitfield was good. Denver 7, New England 7 |
| (1Q: 08:50) Danny Whitfield kicked off 79 yards from the DEN30. Touchback. |
| New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED20 (1Q: 08:50) Cory Blackburn ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Sammie Horn, assisted by DT Perry Atkins. |
| New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-NED20 (1Q: 08:06) Rickey Whalen ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Bryan Derubeis. |
| New England: 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. Swann is blitzing. 3-9-NED21 (1Q: 07:36) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricardo Burns. DE Lester Kappers drove right through Leland Roundy to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-9-NED21 (1Q: 07:26) Lester Laxdal punted 49 yards. J.T. Parrella returned the kick 19 yards to the DEN49. Tackled by Terrell Boyd. |
| Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN49 (1Q: 07:15) Brock Boyle pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Martin Adams. CB Kelly Franz knocked the ball out of his grasp. |
| Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-DEN49 (1Q: 07:11) Brock Boyle pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Martin Adams. DE Kelvin Harbert hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-DEN49 (1Q: 07:02) Brock Boyle pass completed to WR Martin Adams for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold. Adams gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Denver: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED20 (1Q: 06:26) Kennedy Sherman ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Drew Slaughter. |
| Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-11-NED21 (1Q: 05:40) Brock Boyle pass completed to WR Tyrus Stevenson for 10 yards. Tackled by S John Van Meter. Stevenson gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Davidson is blitzing. 3-1-NED11 (1Q: 05:07) Brock Boyle pass completed to RB Kirk Stephenson for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Drew Slaughter. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-9-NED09 (1Q: 04:38) Brock Boyle pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Aaron Webb. DT TheStopper Garrett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Denver: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-NED09 (1Q: 04:31) Brock Boyle pass completed to RB Kennedy Sherman for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Sherman gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England's Warren Stewart was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game. Denver 13, New England 7 |
| (1Q: 04:31) Extra point by Danny Whitfield was good. Denver 14, New England 7 |
| (1Q: 04:20) Danny Whitfield kicked off 59 yards from the DEN30. John Van Meter returned the ball 20 yards to the NED31. Tackled by Deon Brunsvold. |
| New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NED31 (1Q: 03:58) Cory Blackburn ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Bryan Derubeis. |
| New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-11-NED30 (1Q: 03:31) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Alvin Swann. Hicks gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New England: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED43 (1Q: 03:01) Cory Blackburn ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Rick Zamora. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-11-NED42 (1Q: 02:28) Bernard Escalante pass was dropped by WR Leslie Hicks. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-11-NED42 (1Q: 02:22) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricardo Burns. S Riddick Burtnett defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-11-NED42 (1Q: 02:14) Lester Laxdal punted 58 yards. Touchback. |
| Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN20 (1Q: 02:08) Brock Boyle pass completed to TE Spider Webb for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold, assisted by OLB Reuben Lester. |
| Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-DEN23 (1Q: 01:40) Kennedy Sherman ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Levine, assisted by OLB Reuben Lester. |
| Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Slaughter is blitzing. 3-7-DEN23 (1Q: 01:13) Brock Boyle pass completed to WR Martin Adams for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Levine. Adams gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-1-DEN29 (1Q: 00:39) Andre Chelius punted 46 yards. Leslie Hicks called for a fair catch at the NED25. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NED25 (1Q: 00:28) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Sam Clements. Hicks gained 19 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| 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 run. 1-10-NED44 (2Q: 15:00) Bernard Escalante pass completed to TE Harry Torres for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Riddick Burtnett. Torres gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-NED47 (2Q: 14:29) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. S Sammie Horn defended the pass. PENALTY: New England was called for an Illegal Shift. |
| 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. 2-12-NED42 (2Q: 14:17) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Sam Clements, assisted by CB Dennis Brock. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Swann is blitzing. 3-4-DEN50 (2Q: 13:41) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to RB Brian Thompson for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Randy Clemons. Thompson gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-1-DEN47 (2Q: 12:53) Lester Laxdal punted 37 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the DEN10. |
| Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN10 (2Q: 12:44) Kennedy Sherman ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jackie Bard. |
| Denver: 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, expecting the pass. 2-6-DEN14 (2Q: 12:02) Kennedy Sherman ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Alfred Cooley, assisted by S David Tynik. PENALTY: New England was called for Offsides. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-1-DEN19 (2Q: 11:55) Kennedy Sherman ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Levine, assisted by ILB Quentin Davidson. Key block delivered by Albert Emerson. |
| Denver: 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 pass. 1-10-DEN24 (2Q: 11:28) Kennedy Sherman ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Quentin Davidson. PENALTY: New England was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. |
| Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Slaughter is blitzing. 1-10-DEN42 (2Q: 11:20) Brock Boyle pass completed to WR Deon Brunsvold for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Levine. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Denver: 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. Cooley is blitzing. 1-10-NED36 (2Q: 10:41) Brock Boyle pass completed to WR Tyrus Stevenson for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED22 (2Q: 10:11) Kennedy Sherman ran a draw inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Quentin Davidson, assisted by S Cris Farr. Key block delivered by Jesse Brusca. |
| Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NED12 (2Q: 09:30) Brock Boyle pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Aaron Webb. DE The Sly Fox blocked the pass. |
| Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-NED12 (2Q: 09:25) Kennedy Sherman ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Quentin Davidson, assisted by OLB Warren Stewart. Key block delivered by Clifton Baxter. |
| Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-2-NED02 (2Q: 08:45) Brock Boyle pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Martin Adams. OLB Warren Stewart hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-2-NED02 (2Q: 08:41) Kennedy Sherman ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Gus Bensen, assisted by DE Ernie Sturgeon. |
| Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-2-NED02 (2Q: 08:15) Kirk Stephenson ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Stewart. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| 4-4-NED04 (2Q: 07:47) Danny Whitfield attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 17, New England 7 |
| (2Q: 07:39) Danny Whitfield kicked off 66 yards from the DEN30. John Van Meter returned the ball 13 yards to the NED17. Tackled by Riddick Burtnett. |
| 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-NED17 (2Q: 07:09) Brian Thompson ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Perry Atkins. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-NED21 (2Q: 06:36) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 25 yards. Tackled by S Jerald Thornton. Marshall gained 14 yards after the catch. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Derubeis is blitzing. 1-10-NED46 (2Q: 05:57) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. ILB Bryan Derubeis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 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. 2-10-NED46 (2Q: 05:48) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. OLB Charles Fullerton defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New England: 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. 3-10-NED46 (2Q: 05:39) Bernard Escalante sacked by DE Junior Clancy and DE Lester Kappers for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Leland Roundy. Denver's Lester Kappers was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor leg injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| 4-18-NED38 (2Q: 05:22) Lester Laxdal punted 56 yards. The ball was downed at the DEN06. |
| Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN06 (2Q: 05:15) Brock Boyle pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Kirk Stephenson. OLB Jackie Bard defended the pass. |
| Denver: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-DEN06 (2Q: 05:10) Kirk Stephenson ran inside the right guard for 23 yards. Tackled by ILB Drew Slaughter. Key block delivered by Dexter Harrison. |
| Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-DEN29 (2Q: 04:39) Brock Boyle pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tyrus Stevenson. OLB Warren Stewart hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Slaughter is blitzing. 2-10-DEN29 (2Q: 04:29) Brock Boyle pass completed to TE Aaron Webb for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Marshall Fairley, assisted by S Cris Farr. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-3-DEN36 (2Q: 04:00) Karl Eichler ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Marshall Fairley. Key block delivered by Billy Lewis. |
| Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN40 (2Q: 03:19) Brock Boyle pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Spider Webb. OLB Jackie Bard defended the pass. |
| Denver: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-DEN40 (2Q: 03:14) Kennedy Sherman ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Gene Levine, assisted by S Cris Farr. |
| Denver: Single-Back 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. 3-9-DEN41 (2Q: 02:52) Brock Boyle pass completed to WR Deon Brunsvold for 59 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Brunsvold gained 45 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Denver 23, New England 7 |
| (2Q: 02:52) Extra point by Danny Whitfield was good. Denver 24, New England 7 |
| (2Q: 02:37) Danny Whitfield kicked off 61 yards from the DEN30. Leslie Hicks returned the ball 10 yards to the NED19. Tackled by Carl McCormick. |
| New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED19 (2Q: 02:16) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jesse Marshall. CB Sam Clements defended the pass. |
| New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-NED19 (2Q: 02:08) Bernard Escalante sacked by DT Perry Atkins and DE Junior Clancy for a loss of 6 yards. Atkins simply blew through Darren Smith to reach the quarterback and knock him down. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-16-NED13 (2Q: 02:00) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricardo Burns. DT Perry Atkins drove right through Leland Roundy to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-16-NED13 (2Q: 01:50) Lester Laxdal punted 34 yards. J.T. Parrella called for a fair catch at the NED47. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED47 (2Q: 01:39) Kennedy Sherman ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Quentin Davidson, assisted by S Kirk McCarthy. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Denver: 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. Stewart is blitzing. 1-20-DEN43 (2Q: 01:32) Brock Boyle pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tyrus Stevenson. S David Tynik defended the pass. |
| Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-20-DEN43 (2Q: 01:27) Brock Boyle scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Drew Slaughter. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Slaughter is blitzing. 3-15-DEN48 (2Q: 01:08) Brock Boyle pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Deon Brunsvold. S Kirk McCarthy knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-15-DEN48 (2Q: 01:00) Andre Chelius punted 38 yards. Leslie Hicks returned the kick 17 yards to the NED31. Tackled by Shannon Rockwood. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED31 (2Q: 00:53) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Ricardo Burns for 40 yards. Tackled by CB Sam Clements. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Burns gained 39 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, 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-DEN29 (2Q: 00:32) Cadillac Escalante sacked by DE Lester Kappers for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Leland Roundy. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Lester Kappers for 65 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 30, New England 7 |
| (2Q: 00:32) Extra point by Danny Whitfield was good. Denver 31, New England 7 |
| (2Q: 00:22) Danny Whitfield kicked off 75 yards from the DEN30. John Van Meter returned the ball 16 yards to the NED11. Tackled by Deon Brunsvold. PENALTY: New England was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED03 (2Q: 00:15) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to FB Jerome Alexander for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Charlie Flannery kicked off 71 yards from the NED30. Martin Adams returned the ball 34 yards to the DEN33. Tackled by Brian Thompson. |
| Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN33 (3Q: 14:25) Brock Boyle pass was intended for WR Tyrus Stevenson and was intercepted by ILB Quentin Davidson at the NED49. The interception was returned 51 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 31, New England 13 |
| (3Q: 14:25) Cadillac Escalante passed to Ken Stone for the successful two-point conversion. Denver 31, New England 15 |
| (3Q: 14:14) Charlie Flannery kicked off 66 yards from the NED30. Martin Adams returned the ball 29 yards to the DEN33. Tackled by Brian Thompson. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN33 (3Q: 13:40) Brock Boyle pass completed to TE Aaron Webb for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Levine. Webb gained 8 yards after the catch. |
| Denver: 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 pass. 1-10-DEN48 (3Q: 12:57) Brock Boyle pass completed to WR Deon Brunsvold for 3 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr. |
| Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-NED49 (3Q: 12:28) Kirk Stephenson ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT T.K.O. Schofer. New England's Marshall Fairley was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor quadriceps injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-3-NED45 (3Q: 11:57) Brock Boyle pass completed to TE Aaron Webb for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Jackie Bard. Webb gained 10 yards after the catch. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED35 (3Q: 11:13) Brock Boyle pass completed to WR Martin Adams for 15 yards. Tackled by S Kirk McCarthy. Adams gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED20 (3Q: 10:30) Brock Boyle pass completed to WR Martin Adams for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Adams gained 15 yards after the catch. Denver 37, New England 15 |
| (3Q: 10:30) Extra point by Danny Whitfield was good. Denver 38, New England 15 |
| (3Q: 10:16) Danny Whitfield kicked off 62 yards from the DEN30. John Van Meter returned the ball 23 yards to the NED31. Tackled by Riddick Burtnett. |
| New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NED31 (3Q: 09:39) Bernard Escalante pass was dropped by WR Jesse Marshall. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-NED31 (3Q: 09:32) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 11 yards. Tackled by S Riddick Burtnett. Hicks gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED42 (3Q: 08:48) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Ricardo Burns for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Charles Fullerton. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-14-NED38 (3Q: 08:22) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 19 yards. Tackled by S Sammie Horn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN43 (3Q: 07:52) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ken Stone. DE Jeff Schultz hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-DEN43 (3Q: 07:45) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Rickey Whalen. DT Jamie Blair simply tossed Leland Roundy aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-DEN43 (3Q: 07:38) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jesse Marshall. DT Perry Atkins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-10-DEN43 (3Q: 07:30) Lester Laxdal punted 38 yards. The ball was downed at the DEN05. |
| Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN05 (3Q: 07:22) Kennedy Sherman ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Gus Bensen, assisted by DE Kendrick Fox. |
| Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Davidson is blitzing. 2-8-DEN07 (3Q: 06:42) PENALTY: Denver was called for a False Start. |
| Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-11-DEN04 (3Q: 06:36) Kennedy Sherman ran inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DE The Sly Fox. Key block delivered by Clifton Baxter. Baxter flattened Warren Stewart to ensure the play's success. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN16 (3Q: 06:07) Brock Boyle pass completed to WR Dwayne Lasica for 11 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Davidson is blitzing. 1-10-DEN27 (3Q: 05:20) Brock Boyle sacked by ILB Quentin Davidson and OLB Warren Stewart for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Dexter Harrison. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED TheStopper Garrett for 12 yards to the DEN10. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN10 (3Q: 05:06) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Rhoads gained 1 yard after the catch. Denver 38, New England 21 |
| (3Q: 05:06) Extra point by Charlie Flannery was good. Denver 38, New England 22 |
| (3Q: 05:00) Charlie Flannery kicked off 63 yards from the NED30. Martin Adams returned the ball 40 yards to the DEN47. Tackled by Terrell Boyd. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN47 (3Q: 04:41) Kennedy Sherman ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Stewart, assisted by DE Ernie Sturgeon. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Denver: Weak 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 pass. 1-20-DEN37 (3Q: 04:33) Kennedy Sherman ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Cris Farr. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-19-DEN38 (3Q: 04:08) Brock Boyle pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tyrus Stevenson. CB Gene Levine defended the pass. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-19-DEN38 (3Q: 03:55) Brock Boyle pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Martin Adams. DE Ernie Sturgeon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-19-DEN38 (3Q: 03:46) Andre Chelius punted 48 yards. Leslie Hicks returned the kick 11 yards to the NED25. Tackled by Kirk Stephenson. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NED25 (3Q: 03:39) Rickey Whalen ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT O.J. Rosenkoetter, assisted by CB Sam Clements. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-NED29 (3Q: 03:03) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Densmore. |
| New England: 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. 3-4-NED31 (3Q: 02:25) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock. Marshall gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN44 (3Q: 01:39) Rickey Whalen ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Charles Fullerton, assisted by DT Perry Atkins. Key block delivered by KeepiT Moving Perry. |
| New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-DEN39 (3Q: 01:03) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Charles Fullerton, assisted by ILB Chuck Densmore. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: New England was called for Offensive Holding. |
| New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-15-DEN49 (3Q: 00:53) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Ricardo Burns for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Randy Clemons. Burns gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-1-DEN35 (3Q: 00:23) Cadillac Escalante scrambled for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN21 (4Q: 15:00) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. DT Perry Atkins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 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. 2-10-DEN21 (4Q: 14:48) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 21 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Marshall gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Denver 38, New England 28 |
| (4Q: 14:48) Extra point by Charlie Flannery was good. Denver 38, New England 29 |
| (4Q: 14:31) Charlie Flannery kicked off 51 yards from the NED30. Martin Adams returned the ball 30 yards to the DEN49. Tackled by Gene Levine. |
| Denver: Pro 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 pass. 1-10-DEN49 (4Q: 13:56) Kirk Stephenson ran outside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr. Key block delivered by Jesse Brusca. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED38 (4Q: 13:21) Kennedy Sherman ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Gus Bensen, assisted by S Cris Farr. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-NED35 (4Q: 12:36) Brock Boyle pass completed to TE Aaron Webb for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Kelly Franz. Webb gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Denver: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Lester is blitzing. 1-10-NED23 (4Q: 11:54) Brock Boyle pass completed to WR Tyrus Stevenson for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Jackie Bard, assisted by S Cris Farr. Stevenson gained 11 yards after the catch. |
| Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-2-NED02 (4Q: 11:10) PENALTY: Denver was called for a False Start. |
| Denver: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-7-NED07 (4Q: 11:00) Kennedy Sherman ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Quentin Davidson. Key block delivered by Billy Lewis. |
| Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-1-NED01 (4Q: 10:22) Kennedy Sherman ran around left end for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Billy Lewis. Denver 44, New England 29 |
| (4Q: 10:22) Extra point by Danny Whitfield was good. Denver 45, New England 29 |
| (4Q: 10:12) Danny Whitfield kicked off 72 yards from the DEN30. John Van Meter returned the ball 17 yards to the NED15. Tackled by Deon Brunsvold. |
| New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NED15 (4Q: 09:37) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Ricardo Burns for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Bryan Derubeis. Burns gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED26 (4Q: 09:04) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to FB Jerome Alexander for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-3-NED33 (4Q: 08:26) Brian Thompson ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Rick Zamora. Key block delivered by Clay Wallenbrock. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NED36 (4Q: 07:41) Rickey Whalen ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Rick Zamora. |
| New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-NED36 (4Q: 07:07) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Ricardo Burns for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Jeff Schultz. Burns gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Horn is blitzing. 1-10-NED46 (4Q: 06:23) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Charles Fullerton. |
| New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-DEN47 (4Q: 06:01) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 8 yards. Tackled by S Sammie Horn, assisted by ILB Chuck Densmore. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN39 (4Q: 05:43) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start. |
| New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-15-DEN44 (4Q: 05:33) Cadillac Escalante pass was dropped by TE Ken Stone. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 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. 2-15-DEN44 (4Q: 05:25) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to RB Cory Blackburn for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jerald Thornton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-12-DEN41 (4Q: 05:07) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 31 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Randy Clemons. Rhoads gained 29 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN10 (4Q: 04:47) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Charles Fullerton. |
| New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-DEN05 (4Q: 04:29) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 45, New England 35 |
| (4Q: 04:29) Cadillac Escalante was stopped short of the end zone on the conversion attempt. |
| (4Q: 04:21) Charlie Flannery kicked off 63 yards from the NED30. Martin Adams returned the ball 48 yards to the NED45. Tackled by Brian Thompson. |
| Denver: Strong 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-NED45 (4Q: 04:15) Brock Boyle pass was dropped by WR Martin Adams. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Denver: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-NED45 (4Q: 04:10) Karl Eichler ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Kendrick Fox, assisted by OLB Jackie Bard. |
| Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-12-NED47 (4Q: 03:24) Brock Boyle pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Tyrus Stevenson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-12-NED47 (4Q: 03:17) Andre Chelius punted 47 yards. Touchback. |
| New England: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED20 (4Q: 03:10) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock. Hicks gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED45 (4Q: 02:54) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Ricardo Burns for 28 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Alvin Swann. Burns gained 25 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-DEN27 (4Q: 02:33) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 27 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Denver 45, New England 41 |
| (4Q: 02:33) Extra point by Charlie Flannery was good. Denver 45, New England 42 |
| (4Q: 02:11) Charlie Flannery kicked off 57 yards from the NED30. Martin Adams returned the ball 13 yards to the DEN26. Tackled by Brian Thompson. |
| Denver: Strong 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-DEN26 (4Q: 02:05) Brock Boyle pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Aaron Webb. DE Kelvin Harbert hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Cooley is blitzing. 2-10-DEN26 (4Q: 01:59) Karl Eichler ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Levine, assisted by ILB Quentin Davidson. |
| New England called a time out. |
| Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-6-DEN30 (4Q: 01:51) Karl Eichler ran inside the right guard for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Kelvin Harbert. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED DT Gus Bensen to the DEN43. |
| 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. 1-10-DEN43 (4Q: 01:44) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Alvin Swann. Rhoads gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 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. 2-6-DEN39 (4Q: 01:24) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Sam Clements. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England's Cory Blackburn was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-DEN29 (4Q: 01:03) Bernard Escalante pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Ricardo Burns. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-DEN29 (4Q: 00:55) Bernard Escalante pass completed to RB Cory Blackburn for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Randy Clemons. Blackburn gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-DEN25 (4Q: 00:48) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Randy Clemons. Marshall gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-8-DEN08 (4Q: 00:36) Rickey Whalen ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Riddick Burtnett. |
| New England called a time out. |
| 2-4-DEN04 (4Q: 00:11) Charlie Flannery attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 45, New England 45 |
| (4Q: 00:05) Charlie Flannery kicked off 69 yards from the NED30. Martin Adams returned the ball 35 yards to the DEN36. Tackled by Jesse Marshall. PENALTY: Denver was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
| New England won the coin toss and will receive to begin overtime. |
| Start of overtime 1. |
| (OT: 15:00) Danny Whitfield kicked off 58 yards from the DEN30. John Van Meter returned the ball 27 yards to the NED39. Tackled by Sam Clements. PENALTY: New England was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED28 (OT: 14:55) Bernard Escalante sacked by DT Perry Atkins for a loss of 3 yards. Atkins ran right past Lenny Spindler and knocked down the quarterback. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-13-NED25 (OT: 14:17) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Terrell Boyd for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Riddick Burtnett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Swann is blitzing. 3-6-NED32 (OT: 13:47) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricardo Burns. DT Perry Atkins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-6-NED32 (OT: 13:40) Lester Laxdal punted 47 yards. J.T. Parrella called for a fair catch at the DEN21. |
| Denver: 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 pass. 1-10-DEN21 (OT: 13:31) Brock Boyle pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Martin Adams. S Kirk McCarthy defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-DEN21 (OT: 13:27) Karl Eichler ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr. |
| Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-14-DEN17 (OT: 12:49) Brock Boyle pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Aaron Webb. CB Kelly Franz defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined. |
| 4-14-DEN17 (OT: 12:43) Andre Chelius punted 55 yards. Leslie Hicks returned the kick 14 yards to the NED42. Tackled by Shannon Rockwood. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NED42 (OT: 12:36) Cory Blackburn ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Bryan Derubeis. |
| New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-NED44 (OT: 12:00) Cory Blackburn ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Riddick Burtnett, assisted by CB Dennis Brock. |
| 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. 3-4-NED48 (OT: 11:32) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jesse Marshall. DE Lester Kappers simply tossed Van Perry aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Denver was called for Unnecessary Roughness. |
| New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN37 (OT: 11:28) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Charles Fullerton. Marshall gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-1-DEN28 (OT: 11:04) Cory Blackburn ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Sammie Horn. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-1-DEN28 (OT: 10:43) Brian Thompson ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Perry Atkins, assisted by DT O.J. Rosenkoetter. Key block delivered by Leland Roundy. |
| New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-DEN22 (OT: 10:11) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 22 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Rhoads gained 8 yards after the catch. New England 51, Denver 45 |
| (OT: 10:11) |
| Final Score: New England Patriots 51, Denver Broncos 45 |