Week 6, 2024

Played in Buffalo, NY, weather: 47 degrees, fair, 6 mph wind.
Houston won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Bill Glaros kicked off 59 yards from the BUF30. Donny Willis returned the ball 26 yards to the HOU37. Tackled by Johnnie Gillott.
Houston: 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.
1-10-HOU37 (1Q: 14:30) Brandon Flowers pass completed to RB Jamal Rivers for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale.
Houston: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. Vasher and Adderly are blitzing.
2-7-HOU40 (1Q: 13:57) Brandon Flowers pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Jamal Rivers. OLB Earnest Vasher blocked the pass.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-7-HOU40 (1Q: 13:51) Brandon Flowers pass completed to WR William Bondy for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett, assisted by ILB Rod Ulufale. Bondy gained 1 yard after the catch.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU48 (1Q: 13:14) Brandon Flowers pass was intended for WR Kurt Snyder and was intercepted by S Adrian Hastings at the BUF34. Tackled by Kurt Snyder. 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.
1-10-BUF34 (1Q: 13:02) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Burt Morlando.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-BUF35 (1Q: 12:33) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earnest Leal. DE Ronald Woodward hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-19-BUF25 (1Q: 12:29) Benjamin Dantzler ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrell Murack, assisted by DT Clay Raymer.
Buffalo: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-BUF32 (1Q: 12:04) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 44 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. Monroe gained 22 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU24 (1Q: 11:23) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Todd Benson. DE Oscar Battle drove right through Graham Brewer to hurry the quarterback.
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.
2-10-HOU24 (1Q: 11:14) Ralph Maxwell scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons.
Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Canas is blitzing.
3-1-HOU15 (1Q: 10:27) Benjamin Dantzler ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas, assisted by S Jerald Perkins. Key block delivered by Jason Weber.
Buffalo: I 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. Perkins is blitzing.
1-10-HOU12 (1Q: 10:02) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-HOU09 (1Q: 09:17) Benjamin Dantzler ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Burt Morlando.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-HOU08 (1Q: 08:34) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to TE Tracy Marohl for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo 6, Houston 0
(1Q: 08:34) Extra point by Bill Glaros was good. Buffalo 7, Houston 0
(1Q: 08:25) Bill Glaros kicked off 61 yards from the BUF30. Donny Willis returned the ball 17 yards to the HOU26. Tackled by Greg Janssen.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU26 (1Q: 07:57) Brandon Flowers pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham. Barnett gained 10 yards after the catch.
Houston: Strong 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-HOU36 (1Q: 07:19) Brandon Flowers scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Toews and assisted by CB Trevor Graham.
Houston: I 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.
2-6-HOU40 (1Q: 06:44) Brandon Flowers pass completed to TE Wesley Walsh for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Claude Hutton, assisted by S Mack Alston.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF45 (1Q: 06:12) Brad Barnett ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Jamal Stokes, assisted by CB Ellis Bramlett. Key block delivered by Josh Buckner.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-BUF40 (1Q: 05:29) Brandon Flowers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Rader. S Adrian Hastings defended the pass.
Houston: 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.
3-5-BUF40 (1Q: 05:19) Brandon Flowers pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Kurt Snyder. DE Jamal Stokes blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-5-BUF40 (1Q: 05:09) Arnold Lavigne punted 40 yards. Touchback.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 05:02) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Benjamin Dantzler for -1 yards. Tackled by S Tom Taves. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-BUF19 (1Q: 04:22) Benjamin Dantzler ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando.
Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-13-BUF17 (1Q: 03:52) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Earnest Leal for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons, assisted by S Tom Taves. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Leal gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF35 (1Q: 03:19) Terrell Walton ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando.
Buffalo: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Urquiola and Perkins are blitzing.
2-7-BUF38 (1Q: 02:37) Benjamin Dantzler ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. Key block delivered by Earnest Bailey.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF46 (1Q: 02:00) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 43 yards. Tackled by S Jerald Perkins. Monroe gained 28 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU11 (1Q: 01:23) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earnest Leal. DE Oscar Battle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Buffalo: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU11 (1Q: 01:15) Lance Becnel ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Donny Willis.
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.
3-10-HOU11 (1Q: 00:47) Lance Becnel ran inside the right tackle for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Skip Louis. Buffalo 13, Houston 0
(1Q: 00:47) Extra point by Bill Glaros was good. Buffalo 14, Houston 0
(1Q: 00:40) Bill Glaros kicked off 79 yards from the BUF30. Touchback.
Houston: 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 00:40) Jamal Rivers ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold, assisted by OLB Earnest Vasher.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-HOU23 (1Q: 00:10) Brad Barnett ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Claude Hutton.
Start of second quarter.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Vasher is blitzing.
3-4-HOU26 (2Q: 15:00) Brandon Flowers pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Joey Crawford. OLB Earnest Vasher drove right through Max Pullen to hurry the quarterback.
4-4-HOU26 (2Q: 14:54) Arnold Lavigne punted 39 yards. Todd Benson returned the kick 8 yards to the BUF43. Tackled by Wesley Walsh.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF43 (2Q: 14:44) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. PENALTY: Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF48 (2Q: 14:34) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Monroe. DT Clay Raymer drove right through Otis Finks to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-BUF48 (2Q: 14:25) Benjamin Dantzler ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando.
Buffalo: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Murray and Perkins are blitzing.
3-6-HOU48 (2Q: 13:46) Benjamin Dantzler ran around left end for 14 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons. Key block delivered by Earnest Bailey.
Buffalo: 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-HOU34 (2Q: 13:20) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Raymond Alexander. CB Trevor Canas defended the pass. Houston's Vernon Morrison 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 two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU34 (2Q: 13:13) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Benjamin Dantzler for 28 yards. Tackled by OLB Vernon Morrison. Dantzler gained 19 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-6-HOU06 (2Q: 12:30) Ralph Maxwell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Lance Becnel. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-HOU06 (2Q: 12:26) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Benjamin Dantzler for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Gabe Oliver, assisted by OLB Lewis Lee. Dantzler gained 1 yard after the catch.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-HOU03 (2Q: 11:56) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Monroe. CB Donny Willis defended the pass.
4-3-HOU03 (2Q: 11:49) Bill Glaros attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 17, Houston 0
(2Q: 11:43) Bill Glaros kicked off 76 yards from the BUF30. Touchback.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 11:43) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-HOU15 (2Q: 11:36) Brandon Flowers pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Mercury Crawford.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-HOU15 (2Q: 11:27) Jamal Rivers ran a draw inside the right guard for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold, assisted by DT Deron Sharman.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Bradford is blitzing.
3-4-HOU26 (2Q: 10:59) Brandon Flowers pass completed to TE Wesley Walsh for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Toews, assisted by CB Ellis Bramlett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
4-5-HOU25 (2Q: 10:21) Arnold Lavigne punted 47 yards. Todd Benson called for a fair catch at the BUF28.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF28 (2Q: 10:12) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Johnnie Gillott for 8 yards. Tackled by S Harvey Reeves. Gillott gained 2 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-BUF36 (2Q: 09:43) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 10 yards. Tackled by S Jerald Perkins.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF46 (2Q: 09:09) Benjamin Dantzler ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Lewis Lee, assisted by ILB Leo Murray.
Buffalo: Pro 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-BUF46 (2Q: 08:40) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Greg Janssen for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Brady Godfrey, assisted by S Tom Taves. PENALTY: Houston was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU39 (2Q: 08:30) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to TE Tracy Marohl for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Donny Willis. Marohl gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Tracy Marohl on the HOU29.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Lee is blitzing.
1-10-HOU29 (2Q: 08:04) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to FB Terrell Walton for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jerald Perkins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Murray is blitzing.
2-2-HOU21 (2Q: 07:17) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Leo Murray. Key block delivered by Earnest Bailey.
Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Morlando is blitzing.
1-10-HOU18 (2Q: 06:51) Lance Becnel ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. Key block delivered by Terrell Walton.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-8-HOU08 (2Q: 06:10) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Johnnie Gillott for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Brady Godfrey, assisted by ILB Leo Murray. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-HOU01 (2Q: 05:31) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earnest Leal. S Jerald Perkins defended the pass.
Buffalo: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Barber is blitzing.
3-1-HOU01 (2Q: 05:26) Lance Becnel ran inside the left guard for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Otis Finks. Buffalo 23, Houston 0
(2Q: 05:26) Extra point by Bill Glaros was good. Buffalo 24, Houston 0
(2Q: 05:20) Bill Glaros kicked off 79 yards from the BUF30. Touchback.
Houston: Weak 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-HOU20 (2Q: 05:20) Jamal Rivers ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Deron Sharman. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz.
Houston: Weak 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.
2-5-HOU25 (2Q: 04:46) Jamal Rivers ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston, assisted by DE Jessie Heath.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-3-HOU27 (2Q: 04:24) Jamal Rivers ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston, assisted by DE Jessie Heath. Key block delivered by Ernest Occean.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU31 (2Q: 04:04) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Hutton is blitzing.
1-15-HOU26 (2Q: 03:55) Jamal Rivers ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Toews, assisted by DT J.T. Shapiro. Key block delivered by Raymond Takemura. Takemura ran over Jamal Stokes to set up the play.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-HOU35 (2Q: 03:39) Brandon Flowers sacked by DE Jamal Stokes for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Josh Buckner. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF J.T. Shapiro on the HOU27.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU27 (2Q: 03:26) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Lance Becnel for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Vernon Morrison. Becnel gained 3 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Taves is blitzing.
2-6-HOU23 (2Q: 03:10) Ralph Maxwell pass was dropped by WR Johnnie Gillott.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-HOU23 (2Q: 03:02) Ralph Maxwell scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU14 (2Q: 02:29) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Benjamin Dantzler for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Brady Godfrey.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-HOU12 (2Q: 02:09) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Monroe. DE Oscar Battle simply tossed Skip Louis aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offsides.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-HOU07 (2Q: 02:09) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Benjamin Dantzler for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo 30, Houston 0
(2Q: 02:09) Extra point by Bill Glaros was good. Buffalo 31, Houston 0
(2Q: 02:02) Bill Glaros kicked off 75 yards from the BUF30. Touchback.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Hutton and Alston are blitzing.
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 02:02) Brandon Flowers pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Wesley Walsh. CB Ellis Bramlett simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU20 (2Q: 01:54) Jamal Rivers ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Nolan Adderly, assisted by DE Jessie Heath. Key block delivered by Alvin Finley.
Houston: I 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-HOU31 (2Q: 01:26) Joey Crawford ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-HOU33 (2Q: 01:05) Brad Barnett ran around right end for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett, assisted by DT J.T. Salinas.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-HOU38 (2Q: 00:55) Brandon Flowers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bucky Organ. DE Jamal Stokes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-HOU38 (2Q: 00:49) Arnold Lavigne punted 46 yards. Todd Benson returned the kick 9 yards to the BUF25. Tackled by Wesley Walsh.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 00:41) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Burt Morlando, assisted by S Jerald Perkins.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-BUF26 (2Q: 00:04) Benjamin Dantzler ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons, assisted by CB Trevor Canas.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Justin Chasser kicked off 69 yards from the HOU30. Mack Alston returned the ball 30 yards to the BUF31. Tackled by Kurt Snyder.
Buffalo: 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.
1-10-BUF31 (3Q: 14:23) Ralph Maxwell pass was dropped by WR Steve Monroe. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-BUF31 (3Q: 14:17) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrell Murack, assisted by OLB Vernon Morrison.
Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Morrison and Canas are blitzing.
3-10-BUF31 (3Q: 13:44) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Todd Benson for 15 yards. Tackled by S Jerald Perkins, assisted by CB Dean Barber. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF46 (3Q: 13:36) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earnest Leal. S Jerald Perkins defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-BUF46 (3Q: 13:30) Ralph Maxwell scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Tom Taves and assisted by OLB Deion Urquiola.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-HOU47 (3Q: 12:51) Benjamin Dantzler ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. Key block delivered by Terrell Walton.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Urquiola is blitzing.
1-10-HOU43 (3Q: 12:28) Benjamin Dantzler ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando, assisted by DT Clay Raymer.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-HOU43 (3Q: 11:45) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Oscar Battle, assisted by ILB Leo Murray.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-HOU42 (3Q: 11:16) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Johnnie Gillott. DE Oscar Battle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU27 (3Q: 11:07) Ralph Maxwell scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Brady Godfrey.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-HOU21 (3Q: 10:33) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Benjamin Dantzler for 21 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Dantzler gained 18 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Buffalo 37, Houston 0
(3Q: 10:33) Extra point by Bill Glaros missed. The snap from center was quite a bit off the mark.
(3Q: 10:17) Bill Glaros kicked off 58 yards from the BUF30. Bucky Organ returned the ball 17 yards to the HOU29. Tackled by Norbert Walton. PENALTY: Houston was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU12 (3Q: 09:46) Brad Barnett ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Adderly is blitzing.
2-7-HOU15 (3Q: 09:18) Brad Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold, assisted by OLB Earnest Vasher.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-HOU18 (3Q: 08:34) Brandon Flowers pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Snyder gained 14 yards after the catch.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU45 (3Q: 07:59) Brandon Flowers pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Buffalo's Adrian Hastings was hurt on the play.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-BUF48 (3Q: 07:16) Brandon Flowers pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Toews, assisted by DT J.T. Shapiro. Snyder gained 4 yards after the catch.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF35 (3Q: 06:30) Brad Barnett ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Walton.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-BUF33 (3Q: 06:06) Brad Barnett ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Jamal Stokes, assisted by DT Daryl Poly. ILB Rod Ulufale knocked down Arnold Crews to break up the play.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Vasher and Toews are blitzing.
3-6-BUF31 (3Q: 05:21) Brandon Flowers scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF22 (3Q: 04:41) Brad Barnett ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Nolan Adderly, assisted by S Mack Alston.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Vasher is blitzing.
2-8-BUF20 (3Q: 04:15) C.J. Lynch pass completed to WR Mercury Crawford for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett, assisted by S Tony Merriman.
Houston: Weak 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. Vasher is blitzing.
3-3-BUF15 (3Q: 03:45) C.J. Lynch pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Rader gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Buffalo 37, Houston 6
(3Q: 03:45) Extra point by Justin Chasser was good. Buffalo 37, Houston 7
(3Q: 03:36) Justin Chasser kicked off 73 yards from the HOU30. Touchback.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF20 (3Q: 03:36) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Tom Taves. Key block delivered by Terrell Walton.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-BUF29 (3Q: 02:54) Terrell Walton ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jerald Perkins. Key block delivered by Otis Finks.
Buffalo: Single-Back 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.
1-10-BUF30 (3Q: 02:09) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Clay Raymer.
Buffalo: 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 run.
2-7-BUF33 (3Q: 01:38) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Earnest Leal for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Lewis Lee. Leal gained 1 yard after the catch.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Murray and Barber are blitzing.
1-10-BUF41 (3Q: 00:50) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Earnest Leal for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Vernon Morrison. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Jerald Perkins on the BUF42.
Houston: 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. Vasher and Merriman are blitzing.
1-10-BUF42 (3Q: 00:41) C.J. Lynch pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Start of fourth quarter.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Vasher is blitzing.
2-7-BUF39 (4Q: 15:00) Jamal Rivers ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Jessie Heath.
Houston: Weak 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.
3-6-BUF38 (4Q: 14:17) C.J. Lynch pass was blocked at the line, intended for FB Joey Crawford. DT Deron Sharman blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-BUF38 (4Q: 14:11) Arnold Lavigne punted 30 yards. Johnnie Gillott returned the kick 7 yards to the BUF15. Tackled by Wesley Walsh.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Godfrey is blitzing.
1-10-BUF15 (4Q: 14:04) Lance Becnel ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Burt Morlando, assisted by DT Tyrell Murack.
Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-9-BUF16 (4Q: 13:34) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to FB Terrell Walton for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrell Murack. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Morrison is blitzing.
3-6-BUF19 (4Q: 13:06) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 22 yards. Tackled by S Harvey Reeves, assisted by CB Donny Willis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Monroe gained 20 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF41 (4Q: 12:21) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Greg Janssen for -1 yards. Tackled by S Jerald Perkins.
Buffalo: 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, expecting the pass. Murray is blitzing.
2-11-BUF40 (4Q: 11:47) Lance Becnel ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Dean Barber, assisted by DT Clay Raymer.
Buffalo: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Urquiola and Morlando are blitzing.
3-7-BUF44 (4Q: 11:12) Lance Becnel ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas, assisted by DE Oscar Battle.
4-4-BUF47 (4Q: 10:39) Rico Miiles punted 44 yards. William Bondy returned the kick 2 yards to the HOU11. Tackled by Adam Moss. Buffalo's Christian Howe was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious arm injury.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU11 (4Q: 10:31) Brad Barnett ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bradford, assisted by DT J.T. Shapiro.
Houston: Pro 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.
2-7-HOU14 (4Q: 09:51) C.J. Lynch pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 5 yards. Tackled by S Tony Merriman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: 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.
3-2-HOU19 (4Q: 09:23) C.J. Lynch scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Claude Hutton.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU27 (4Q: 08:50) Jamal Rivers ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Claude Hutton, assisted by S Mack Alston. Key block delivered by Max Pullen.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-HOU32 (4Q: 08:06) Jamal Rivers ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Deron Sharman, assisted by S Tony Merriman. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 07:57) C.J. Lynch pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Mercury Crawford. DE Edward Arnold blocked the pass.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU37 (4Q: 07:47) C.J. Lynch pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 22 yards. Tackled by S Tony Merriman, assisted by S Mack Alston. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Weak 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-BUF41 (4Q: 07:12) Brad Barnett ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT J.T. Shapiro.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-BUF37 (4Q: 06:26) Joey Crawford ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Deron Sharman.
Houston: 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. Hutton and Alston are blitzing.
3-1-BUF32 (4Q: 05:59) Brad Barnett ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston, assisted by ILB Rod Ulufale. Key block delivered by Alvin Finley.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hutton, Toews and Merriman are blitzing.
1-10-BUF24 (4Q: 05:23) C.J. Lynch pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 14 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston. Organ gained 5 yards after the catch.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF10 (4Q: 04:53) Jamal Rivers ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Josh Buckner. Buffalo 37, Houston 13
(4Q: 04:53) Extra point by Justin Chasser was good. Buffalo 37, Houston 14
(4Q: 04:44) Justin Chasser kicked off 53 yards from the HOU30. Mack Alston returned the ball 34 yards to the HOU49. Tackled by William Bondy.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Godfrey is blitzing.
1-10-HOU49 (4Q: 04:34) Benjamin Dantzler ran around left end for -1 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons.
Buffalo: Single-Back 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.
2-11-BUF50 (4Q: 04:27) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Vernon Morrison.
Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Morrison is blitzing.
3-8-HOU47 (4Q: 03:42) Lance Becnel ran around right end for 8 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Vernon Morrison. Key block delivered by Otis Finks.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU39 (4Q: 03:36) Benjamin Dantzler ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Lewis Lee, assisted by OLB Deion Urquiola. Key block delivered by Earnest Bailey.
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. Lemons is blitzing.
2-3-HOU32 (4Q: 02:50) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Ernie Burton, assisted by CB Donny Willis.
Houston called a time out.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-HOU31 (4Q: 02:41) Benjamin Dantzler ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Woodward, assisted by S Burt Morlando. Key block delivered by Tracy Marohl.
Houston called a time out.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU28 (4Q: 02:30) Benjamin Dantzler ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Donny Willis, assisted by ILB Brady Godfrey.
Houston called a time out.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-HOU28 (4Q: 02:23) Benjamin Dantzler ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-HOU22 (4Q: 02:00) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Donny Willis. ILB Leo Murray knocked down Graham Brewer to break up the play.
4-4-HOU22 (4Q: 01:15) Bill Glaros attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 40, Houston 14
(4Q: 01:08) Bill Glaros kicked off 53 yards from the BUF30. Bucky Organ returned the ball 14 yards to the HOU31. Tackled by Johnnie Gillott. PENALTY: Houston was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 01:00) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Jamal Rivers for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett, assisted by S Tony Merriman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-HOU23 (4Q: 00:30) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR William Bondy for 12 yards. Tackled by S Tony Merriman. Bondy gained 1 yard after the catch.
Final Score: Buffalo Bills 40, Houston Texans 14