Wild Card Playoff Games, 2023

Played in Denver, CO, weather: 35 degrees, fair, 21 mph wind.
Denver won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Bill Glaros kicked off 50 yards from the BUF30. Martin Adams returned the ball 35 yards to the BUF45. Tackled by Greg Janssen.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF45 (1Q: 14:23) Kennedy Sherman ran inside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by S Adrian Hastings. Key block delivered by Brent Baldridge.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF32 (1Q: 13:46) Kirk Stephenson ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold, assisted by ILB Nolan Adderly. Key block delivered by Brent Baldridge.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-BUF24 (1Q: 13:16) Brock Boyle pass completed to WR Tyrus Stevenson for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Nolan Adderly. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Hutton and Toews are blitzing.
1-10-BUF13 (1Q: 12:47) Kennedy Sherman ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Jamal Stokes, assisted by ILB Nolan Adderly.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-BUF13 (1Q: 12:12) Kennedy Sherman ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Nolan Adderly.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-BUF09 (1Q: 11:31) Brock Boyle pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Martin Adams. DT Daryl Poly blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-BUF09 (1Q: 11:25) Danny Whitfield attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 3, Buffalo 0
(1Q: 11:20) Danny Whitfield kicked off 59 yards from the DEN30. Mack Alston returned the ball 18 yards to the BUF29. Tackled by Karl Eichler.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF29 (1Q: 10:57) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Densmore.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-BUF31 (1Q: 10:35) PENALTY: Buffalo was called for a False Start.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-13-BUF26 (1Q: 10:25) Benjamin Dantzler ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Densmore, assisted by DE Erik Conwell.
Buffalo: 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. Swann is blitzing.
3-8-BUF31 (1Q: 09:58) Ralph Maxwell sacked by OLB Alvin Swann for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Deion Steven.
4-13-BUF26 (1Q: 09:21) Rico Miiles punted 44 yards. Tyrus Stevenson returned the kick 9 yards to the DEN39. Tackled by Greg Janssen.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN39 (1Q: 09:11) Kennedy Sherman ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston, assisted by DE Edward Arnold.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-DEN42 (1Q: 08:37) Kirk Stephenson ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston, assisted by DE Edward Arnold.
Denver: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-DEN48 (1Q: 07:51) Brock Boyle pass completed to TE Aaron Webb for 30 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Earnest Vasher. Webb gained 23 yards after the catch. Denver's Arnie Alcott was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious knee injury.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF22 (1Q: 07:18) Brock Boyle pass completed to TE Spider Webb for 22 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Webb gained 11 yards after the catch. Denver 9, Buffalo 0
(1Q: 07:18) Extra point by Danny Whitfield was good. Denver 10, Buffalo 0
(1Q: 07:01) Danny Whitfield kicked off 66 yards from the DEN30. Mack Alston returned the ball 11 yards to the BUF15. Tackled by Howie Knapp.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF15 (1Q: 06:36) Benjamin Dantzler ran around left end for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Sammie Horn.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-BUF19 (1Q: 06:05) Greg Janssen ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Sammie Horn.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-BUF18 (1Q: 05:27) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to TE Xavier Hernandez for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Buffalo's Xavier Hernandez was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor chest injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF31 (1Q: 04:59) Greg Janssen ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock, assisted by DT Perry Atkins.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-BUF33 (1Q: 04:22) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Johnnie Gillott. S Jerald Thornton defended the pass.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-BUF33 (1Q: 04:13) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Earnest Leal for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Sam Clements. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN45 (1Q: 03:30) Benjamin Dantzler ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Junior Clancy.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-DEN44 (1Q: 03:04) Ralph Maxwell sacked by DE Jeff Schultz and DT Perry Atkins for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Benjamin Dantzler. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined. Denver's Howie Knapp was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Buffalo: 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. Swann is blitzing.
3-16-BUF49 (1Q: 02:51) Ralph Maxwell scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Knapp.
4-9-DEN44 (1Q: 02:12) Rico Miiles punted 28 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the DEN16. Buffalo's Adam Moss was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN16 (1Q: 02:05) Kennedy Sherman ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett.
Denver: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Adderly and Hutton are blitzing.
2-8-DEN18 (1Q: 01:30) Brock Boyle pass completed to FB Clifton Baxter for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham. Baxter gained 21 yards after the catch.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN40 (1Q: 01:04) Karl Eichler ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold, assisted by CB Trevor Graham.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-DEN36 (1Q: 00:22) Karl Eichler ran inside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Claude Hutton, assisted by CB Trevor Graham. Key block delivered by Albert Emerson.
Start of second quarter.
Denver: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-DEN49 (2Q: 15:00) Kennedy Sherman ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Nolan Adderly, assisted by DT Deron Sharman. Key block delivered by Brent Baldridge.
Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN50 (2Q: 14:16) Karl Eichler ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston, assisted by S Adrian Hastings. Key block delivered by Albert Emerson.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Hutton is blitzing.
1-10-BUF39 (2Q: 13:49) Kirk Stephenson ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-BUF39 (2Q: 13:15) Brock Boyle pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vincent Wiggins. OLB Earnest Vasher defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hastings is blitzing.
3-10-BUF39 (2Q: 13:05) Brock Boyle scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
4-4-BUF33 (2Q: 12:19) Brock Boyle pass completed to WR Deon Brunsvold for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Buffalo: Single-Back 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-BUF33 (2Q: 12:12) Ralph Maxwell pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Benjamin Dantzler. DE Junior Clancy blocked the pass.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-BUF33 (2Q: 12:06) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Johnnie Gillott for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Bryan Derubeis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Swann is blitzing.
3-3-BUF40 (2Q: 11:28) Benjamin Dantzler ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Junior Clancy.
4-1-BUF42 (2Q: 11:03) Rico Miiles punted and it was blocked by Aaron Webb. DEN Norbert Dawson recovered the ball at the BUF33.
Denver: Strong 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-BUF33 (2Q: 10:55) Kirk Stephenson ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett. Key block delivered by Jesse Brusca.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-BUF24 (2Q: 10:29) Kennedy Sherman ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT J.T. Shapiro, assisted by S Mack Alston.
Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-BUF25 (2Q: 09:57) Brock Boyle pass completed to WR Vincent Wiggins for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Claude Hutton. Wiggins gained 2 yards after the catch.
Denver: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF19 (2Q: 09:32) Karl Eichler ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Adrian Hastings, assisted by CB Trevor Graham. Key block delivered by Jesse Brusca.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Samuels is blitzing.
2-5-BUF14 (2Q: 08:52) Kennedy Sherman ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston. Key block delivered by Van Kelly.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-7-BUF07 (2Q: 08:10) Karl Eichler ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Nathan McIntyre.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-BUF06 (2Q: 07:30) Brock Boyle pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Aaron Webb. DE Jessie Heath hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-BUF06 (2Q: 07:26) Brock Boyle pass completed to TE Clay Anderson for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Denver 16, Buffalo 0
(2Q: 07:26) Extra point by Danny Whitfield was good. Denver 17, Buffalo 0
(2Q: 07:17) Danny Whitfield kicked off 66 yards from the DEN30. Mack Alston returned the ball 16 yards to the BUF20. Tackled by Casey England.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF20 (2Q: 06:51) Greg Janssen ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Bryan Derubeis, assisted by OLB Charles Fullerton. Key block delivered by Deion Steven.
Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-BUF26 (2Q: 06:19) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Benjamin Dantzler for 11 yards. Tackled by S Sammie Horn, assisted by DE Erik Conwell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF37 (2Q: 06:02) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to TE Tracy Marohl for 43 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson. Marohl gained 11 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN20 (2Q: 05:45) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Earnest Leal for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Charles Fullerton, assisted by S Jerald Thornton.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN10 (2Q: 05:27) Ralph Maxwell pass was dropped by RB Greg Janssen. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-DEN10 (2Q: 05:21) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to TE Tracy Marohl for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Denver 17, Buffalo 6
(2Q: 05:21) Extra point by Bill Glaros was good. Denver 17, Buffalo 7
(2Q: 05:10) Bill Glaros kicked off 79 yards from the BUF30. Touchback.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN20 (2Q: 05:10) Brock Boyle pass completed to WR Vincent Wiggins for 36 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF44 (2Q: 04:36) Karl Eichler ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Daryl Poly. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
Denver: I 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.
1-20-DEN46 (2Q: 04:28) Brock Boyle pass completed to TE Spider Webb for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Pro 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. Hutton is blitzing.
2-1-BUF35 (2Q: 03:46) Brock Boyle pass completed to TE Aaron Webb for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Adrian Hastings, assisted by ILB Aaron Samuels. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Denver: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Vasher is blitzing.
1-10-BUF28 (2Q: 03:26) Brock Boyle pass completed to WR Tyrus Stevenson for 16 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston, assisted by ILB Nolan Adderly. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Stevenson gained 11 yards after the catch.
Denver: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF12 (2Q: 03:04) Kirk Stephenson ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun. Buffalo's Nolan Adderly was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Denver: 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.
2-11-BUF13 (2Q: 02:44) Kirk Stephenson ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Nolan Adderly, assisted by DT Deron Sharman. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-21-BUF23 (2Q: 02:34) Brock Boyle pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tyrus Stevenson. CB Lamar Toews defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-21-BUF23 (2Q: 02:29) Brock Boyle pass was dropped by WR Vincent Wiggins.
4-21-BUF23 (2Q: 02:19) Danny Whitfield attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 20, Buffalo 7
(2Q: 02:12) Danny Whitfield kicked off 65 yards from the DEN30. Mack Alston returned the ball 24 yards to the BUF29. Tackled by Karl Eichler.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF29 (2Q: 02:00) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Sammie Horn, assisted by ILB Bryan Derubeis. ILB Chuck Densmore knocked down Bucky Stevenson to break up the play.
Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-BUF29 (2Q: 01:39) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Sammie Horn, assisted by OLB Alvin Swann.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Swann is blitzing.
3-12-BUF27 (2Q: 01:17) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Todd Benson. CB Dennis Brock defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-12-BUF27 (2Q: 01:13) Rico Miiles punted 45 yards. Tyrus Stevenson returned the kick 19 yards to the DEN47. PENALTY: Denver was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Denver: 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-DEN32 (2Q: 01:03) Brock Boyle pass completed to TE Spider Webb for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Toews. Webb gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF44 (2Q: 00:17) Kennedy Sherman ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Deron Sharman. Key block delivered by Dexter Harrison.
(2Q: 00:17) Denver called a time out.
Denver: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-BUF39 (2Q: 00:10) Kirk Stephenson ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham, assisted by DE Jessie Heath.
(2Q: 00:10) Denver called a time out.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-BUF40 (2Q: 00:01) Brock Boyle pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Martin Adams. DE Jessie Heath drove right through Jesse Brusca to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Danny Whitfield kicked off 61 yards from the DEN30. Mack Alston returned the ball 35 yards to the BUF44. Tackled by Clay Anderson.
Buffalo: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF44 (3Q: 14:38) Ralph Maxwell scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Bryan Derubeis.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-DEN49 (3Q: 13:59) Ralph Maxwell sacked by DE Erik Conwell and DT Rick Zamora for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Deion Steven.
Buffalo: I 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. Swann is blitzing.
3-9-BUF45 (3Q: 13:27) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Johnnie Gillott. CB Dennis Brock defended the pass. The wind blew that pass off course. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-9-BUF45 (3Q: 13:17) Rico Miiles punted 44 yards. Tyrus Stevenson returned the kick 4 yards to the DEN15. Tackled by Christian Howe.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN15 (3Q: 13:09) Brock Boyle pass completed to WR Martin Adams for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Aaron Samuels.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-DEN21 (3Q: 12:27) PENALTY: Denver was called for a False Start.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-DEN16 (3Q: 12:21) Clifton Baxter ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Nolan Adderly.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-DEN17 (3Q: 11:48) Brock Boyle pass completed to WR Martin Adams for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett, assisted by OLB Earnest Vasher. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN35 (3Q: 11:04) Brock Boyle pass completed to TE Otis Boyd for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham. Boyd gained 1 yard after the catch.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN46 (3Q: 10:31) Brock Boyle pass completed to WR Tyrus Stevenson for 30 yards. Tackled by OLB Earnest Vasher. Stevenson gained 5 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Martin Adams for 24 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 26, Buffalo 7
(3Q: 10:31) Extra point by Danny Whitfield was good. Denver 27, Buffalo 7
(3Q: 09:52) Danny Whitfield kicked off 56 yards from the DEN30. Mack Alston returned the ball 16 yards to the BUF30. Tackled by Riddick Burtnett.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF30 (3Q: 09:32) Benjamin Dantzler ran around left end for -7 yards. Tackled by S Sammie Horn.
Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-17-BUF23 (3Q: 09:03) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Jamie Blair. Dantzler made a great move on J.T. Parrella.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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-BUF31 (3Q: 08:18) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Todd Benson for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Buffalo's Trent Rodgers was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
4-1-BUF39 (3Q: 07:35) Rico Miiles punted 58 yards. The ball was downed at the DEN03.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Hutton is blitzing.
1-10-DEN03 (3Q: 07:25) Kirk Stephenson ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Adrian Hastings. Key block delivered by Shannon Rockwood.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-DEN09 (3Q: 06:43) Brock Boyle pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Vincent Wiggins. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-DEN09 (3Q: 06:34) Brock Boyle scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham and assisted by ILB Nolan Adderly.
Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN15 (3Q: 05:46) Kirk Stephenson ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT J.T. Shapiro.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Bradford is blitzing.
2-8-DEN17 (3Q: 05:04) Kirk Stephenson ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Aaron Samuels.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-1-DEN24 (3Q: 04:27) Brock Boyle pass was dropped by WR Martin Adams. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-DEN24 (3Q: 04:21) Andre Chelius punted 49 yards. Todd Benson returned the kick 10 yards to the BUF37. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Roughing the Kicker.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN39 (3Q: 04:10) Brock Boyle pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tyrus Stevenson. S Adrian Hastings defended the pass.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-DEN39 (3Q: 04:03) Karl Eichler ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Claude Hutton, assisted by DT Daryl Poly. Key block delivered by Jesse Brusca.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Hutton is blitzing.
3-2-DEN47 (3Q: 03:35) Kirk Stephenson ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Earnest Vasher. Key block delivered by Albert Emerson.
Denver: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Adderly is blitzing.
1-10-DEN49 (3Q: 02:49) Kennedy Sherman ran around the left tackle for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Toews. Key block delivered by Van Kelly.
Denver: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 02:03) Brock Boyle pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Aaron Webb. DE Jamal Stokes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-BUF25 (3Q: 01:58) Brock Boyle pass completed to WR Tyrus Stevenson for 5 yards. Tackled by S Leslie Ramthun. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Vasher and Adderly are blitzing.
3-5-BUF20 (3Q: 01:31) Brock Boyle pass completed to WR Tyrus Stevenson for 14 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston. Stevenson gained 4 yards after the catch.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-6-BUF06 (3Q: 01:04) Karl Eichler ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Deron Sharman. Key block delivered by Spider Webb.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-BUF01 (3Q: 00:42) Kennedy Sherman ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bradford.
Denver: 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.
3-1-BUF01 (3Q: 00:11) Brock Boyle pass completed to RB Karl Eichler for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 33, Buffalo 7
(3Q: 00:11) Extra point by Danny Whitfield was good. Denver 34, Buffalo 7
(3Q: 00:04) Danny Whitfield kicked off 71 yards from the DEN30. Mack Alston returned the ball 23 yards to the BUF22. Tackled by Karl Eichler.
Start of fourth quarter.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF22 (4Q: 15:00) Ralph Maxwell scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Sam Clements and assisted by OLB Charles Fullerton.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-BUF26 (4Q: 14:38) Ralph Maxwell scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Densmore.
Buffalo: Strong 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-BUF36 (4Q: 14:04) Benjamin Dantzler ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Lester Kappers, assisted by S Sammie Horn.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-BUF38 (4Q: 13:23) Benjamin Dantzler ran around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by CB Howie Knapp.
Buffalo: 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. Swann is blitzing.
3-14-BUF32 (4Q: 12:40) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Earnest Leal for 12 yards. Tackled by S J.T. Parrella. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Leal gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-BUF44 (4Q: 11:59) Rico Miiles punted 50 yards. The ball was downed at the DEN06.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN06 (4Q: 11:48) Karl Eichler ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bradford, assisted by DE Jamal Stokes.
Denver: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-DEN10 (4Q: 11:09) Kirk Stephenson ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Aaron Samuels. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offsides.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-DEN15 (4Q: 11:00) Kirk Stephenson ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston. Denver's Van Kelly was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Alston is blitzing.
3-1-DEN15 (4Q: 10:27) Karl Eichler ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Claude Hutton.
4-2-DEN14 (4Q: 09:51) Andre Chelius punted 50 yards. Johnnie Gillott returned the kick 5 yards to the BUF41. Tackled by Riddick Burtnett.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF41 (4Q: 09:43) Ralph Maxwell pass was dropped by WR Earnest Leal. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-BUF41 (4Q: 09:33) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Johnnie Gillott for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Densmore is blitzing.
3-1-DEN50 (4Q: 09:06) PENALTY: Denver was called for Encroachment.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN45 (4Q: 08:58) Ralph Maxwell pass was intended for TE Christian Howe and was intercepted by S Sammie Horn at the DEN31. The interception was returned 15 yards. Tackled by Benjamin Dantzler. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN46 (4Q: 08:49) Kennedy Sherman ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Deron Sharman, assisted by CB Ellis Bramlett.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-DEN48 (4Q: 08:11) Brock Boyle pass completed to RB Karl Eichler for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Earnest Vasher. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Eichler gained 2 yards after the catch.
Denver: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-BUF45 (4Q: 07:25) Brock Boyle pass completed to RB Kennedy Sherman for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Deron Sharman.
4-1-BUF45 (4Q: 06:40) Andre Chelius punted 45 yards. Touchback.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four 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-BUF20 (4Q: 06:33) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Spencer Matias for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Alvin Swann, assisted by S Riddick Burtnett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: 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.
2-7-BUF23 (4Q: 06:08) Ralph Maxwell pass was intended for WR Johnnie Gillott and was intercepted by CB Howie Knapp at the BUF42. Tackled by Johnnie Gillott. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF42 (4Q: 05:59) Karl Eichler ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Deron Sharman, assisted by S Mack Alston.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-12-BUF44 (4Q: 05:11) Kennedy Sherman ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Earnest Vasher.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-11-BUF43 (4Q: 04:26) Kirk Stephenson ran around right end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Earnest Vasher, assisted by S Leslie Ramthun.
4-8-BUF40 (4Q: 04:16) Andre Chelius punted 40 yards. Touchback.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF20 (4Q: 04:09) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Perry Atkins. Key block delivered by Earnest Bailey.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-3-BUF27 (4Q: 03:42) Ralph Maxwell scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF31 (4Q: 03:14) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Pat Douglas. DE Lester Kappers hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: 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-BUF31 (4Q: 03:08) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Johnnie Gillott for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock. Gillott gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF46 (4Q: 02:40) Ralph Maxwell pass was dropped by WR Pat Douglas. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-BUF46 (4Q: 02:34) Ralph Maxwell pass was intended for WR Johnnie Gillott and was intercepted by S Riddick Burtnett at the DEN42. The interception was returned 10 yards. Tackled by Johnnie Gillott. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: 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.
1-10-BUF48 (4Q: 02:26) Kirk Stephenson ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Aaron Samuels, assisted by DE Jamal Stokes.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-BUF47 (4Q: 02:00) Karl Eichler ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Aaron Samuels.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-8-BUF46 (4Q: 01:12) Karl Eichler ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston, assisted by DT Deron Sharman.
4-8-BUF46 (4Q: 00:24) Andre Chelius punted 46 yards. Touchback.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF20 (4Q: 00:19) Ralph Maxwell pass was dropped by WR Spencer Matias. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-BUF20 (4Q: 00:13) Greg Janssen ran inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by S Sammie Horn. Key block delivered by Melvin Bryant.
Final Score: Denver Broncos 34, Buffalo Bills 7