Week 8, 2025

Played in Tennessee, TN, weather: 75 degrees, fair, 10 mph wind.
Houston won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Darrin Mathews kicked off 62 yards from the TEN30. J.J. Donovan returned the ball 16 yards to the HOU24. Tackled by Tom Olivas. Ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Leo Murray on the HOU24.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU24 (1Q: 14:40) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Rader. ILB Mitch Farmer defended the pass.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU24 (1Q: 14:33) Heath Brodie pass completed to TE Derrick Vaughn for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Lonnie Wagner.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-HOU30 (1Q: 13:55) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitch Farmer. Barnett gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU49 (1Q: 13:28) Brad Barnett ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Marty Springer.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-TEN49 (1Q: 12:42) Brad Barnett ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitch Farmer.
Houston: 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.
3-6-TEN47 (1Q: 12:11) Brad Barnett ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Marty Springer.
4-5-TEN46 (1Q: 11:37) Richie Lake punted 46 yards. Touchback.
Tennessee: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Lee and Murray are blitzing.
1-10-TEN20 (1Q: 11:31) Lionel Johnson ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by S Jumbo Hines.
Tennessee: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-12-TEN18 (1Q: 10:55) J.C. Devine pass completed to RB Shaun Hall for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Gabe Oliver.
Tennessee: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-TEN25 (1Q: 10:09) J.C. Devine pass completed to WR Kurt Barge for 11 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando, assisted by S Jerald Perkins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tennessee: Weak formation with three wide 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-TEN36 (1Q: 09:38) Shaun Hall ran a draw inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Woodward.
Tennessee: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-TEN35 (1Q: 09:12) Shaun Hall ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Leo Murray, assisted by CB Winfred Parrott. PENALTY: Tennessee was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
Tennessee: I 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.
2-21-TEN25 (1Q: 09:06) Lionel Johnson ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Gabe Oliver.
Tennessee: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Murray is blitzing.
3-24-TEN22 (1Q: 08:20) J.C. Devine pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Fred Finch. ILB Leo Murray blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-24-TEN22 (1Q: 08:12) Hugh Rogers punted 32 yards. Earl Rader returned the kick 13 yards to the TEN41. PENALTY: Houston was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU43 (1Q: 08:04) Brad Barnett ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Craig Harper. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-HOU48 (1Q: 07:36) Heath Brodie pass completed to TE Derrick Vaughn for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Cascadden, assisted by OLB Reuben Carnation.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TEN42 (1Q: 06:55) Brad Barnett ran around right end for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT James Hill.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-TEN41 (1Q: 06:30) Brad Barnett ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Cascadden.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-13-TEN45 (1Q: 05:45) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brad Barnett. OLB Marty Springer defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-13-TEN45 (1Q: 05:38) Richie Lake punted 45 yards. Touchback.
Tennessee: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-TEN20 (1Q: 05:33) Lionel Johnson ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Oscar Battle.
Tennessee: Single-Back 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. Lemons is blitzing.
2-10-TEN20 (1Q: 04:57) Lionel Johnson ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Leo Murray, assisted by CB Arnie Talley.
Tennessee: 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.
3-10-TEN20 (1Q: 04:17) Shaun Hall ran a draw inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando.
4-11-TEN19 (1Q: 03:52) Hugh Rogers punted 50 yards. Earl Rader returned the kick 9 yards to the HOU40. Tackled by Curtis Almanza.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Springer and Farmer are blitzing.
1-10-HOU40 (1Q: 03:43) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 47 yards. Tackled by S Jessie Nelson. Rader gained 37 yards after the catch.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-TEN13 (1Q: 03:03) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread 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.
1-15-TEN18 (1Q: 02:54) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-20-TEN23 (1Q: 02:44) Brad Barnett ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Milburn.
Houston: 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 pass.
2-16-TEN19 (1Q: 02:10) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 19 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Organ gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston 6, Tennessee 0
(1Q: 02:10) Extra point by Justin Chasser was good. Houston 7, Tennessee 0
(1Q: 01:59) Justin Chasser kicked off 59 yards from the HOU30. Lewis Chodzinski returned the ball 25 yards to the TEN36. Tackled by Lenny Walton.
Tennessee: 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-TEN36 (1Q: 01:34) Lionel Johnson ran inside the right tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Lewis Lee. Key block delivered by Curtis Almanza.
Tennessee: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU49 (1Q: 01:04) PENALTY: Tennessee was called for a False Start.
Tennessee: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-TEN46 (1Q: 00:59) Lionel Johnson ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox, assisted by S Jerald Perkins. Key block delivered by Curtis Almanza. Almanza ran over Fred Lemons to set up the play.
Tennessee: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-HOU46 (1Q: 00:26) Ray Cousins ran inside the right tackle for 24 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox. Key block delivered by Keith Blake.
Start of second quarter.
Tennessee: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU22 (2Q: 15:00) J.C. Devine pass was dropped by WR Kurt Barge.
Tennessee: 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.
2-10-HOU22 (2Q: 14:50) Lionel Johnson ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Lewis Lee. Key block delivered by Conrad Flowers.
Tennessee: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU11 (2Q: 14:24) J.C. Devine pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Stan Mathews. DT Tyrell Murack drove right through Conrad Flowers to hurry the quarterback.
Tennessee: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU11 (2Q: 14:18) J.C. Devine pass completed to TE Jimmy Banks for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Dean Barber. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tennessee: I 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.
3-4-HOU05 (2Q: 13:38) J.C. Devine pass completed to RB Shaun Hall for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons.
4-5-HOU06 (2Q: 13:09) Darrin Mathews attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 7, Tennessee 3
(2Q: 13:04) Darrin Mathews kicked off 66 yards from the TEN30. J.J. Donovan returned the ball 25 yards to the HOU29. Tackled by Ray Cousins.
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.
1-10-HOU29 (2Q: 12:41) Brad Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Marty Springer. Key block delivered by Marty Douglas.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-HOU35 (2Q: 12:12) Heath Brodie pass completed to FB Joey Crawford for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitch Farmer.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU39 (2Q: 11:26) Jamal Rivers ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Craig Harper.
Houston: Strong 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-HOU41 (2Q: 10:57) Brad Barnett ran around right end for 15 yards. Tackled by S Donny Blackburn. Key block delivered by Raymond Takemura.
Houston: 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-TEN44 (2Q: 10:28) Brad Barnett ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Marty Springer. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
Houston: Pro 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.
1-20-HOU46 (2Q: 10:19) Brad Barnett ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Marty Springer, assisted by CB Butch Cascadden.
Houston: 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.
2-17-HOU49 (2Q: 09:55) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitch Farmer. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-6-TEN40 (2Q: 09:10) Heath Brodie pass completed to TE Derrick Vaughn for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Tom Olivas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
4-3-TEN37 (2Q: 08:33) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 23 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitch Farmer, assisted by OLB Reuben Carnation. Organ gained 14 yards after the catch.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TEN14 (2Q: 08:01) Brad Barnett ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Marty Springer, assisted by ILB Mitch Farmer.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-TEN14 (2Q: 07:19) Brad Barnett ran around right end for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Arnold Crews. Houston 13, Tennessee 3
(2Q: 07:19) Extra point by Justin Chasser was good. Houston 14, Tennessee 3
(2Q: 07:12) Justin Chasser kicked off 67 yards from the HOU30. Lewis Chodzinski returned the ball 36 yards to the TEN39. Tackled by Marty Douglas. PENALTY: Tennessee was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Tennessee: 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.
1-10-TEN13 (2Q: 06:37) Lionel Johnson ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Oscar Battle, assisted by CB Arnie Talley.
Tennessee: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Lee is blitzing.
2-8-TEN15 (2Q: 06:13) J.C. Devine pass completed to RB Lionel Johnson for 5 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tennessee: Weak 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. Parrott is blitzing.
3-3-TEN20 (2Q: 05:44) Shaun Hall ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Leo Murray. Key block delivered by Keith Blake.
Tennessee: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-TEN24 (2Q: 05:14) Shaun Hall ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Clay Raymer, assisted by S Jerald Perkins.
Tennessee: 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.
2-8-TEN26 (2Q: 04:58) J.C. Devine pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jimmy Banks. DE Oscar Battle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tennessee: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-TEN26 (2Q: 04:52) J.C. Devine pass completed to WR Fred Finch for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons, assisted by OLB Lewis Lee. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Finch gained 4 yards after the catch.
Tennessee: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-TEN46 (2Q: 04:35) J.C. Devine pass completed to WR Kurt Barge for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Vernon Morrison, assisted by S Jumbo Hines.
Tennessee: 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.
1-10-HOU44 (2Q: 04:16) J.C. Devine pass completed to WR Fred Finch for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Winfred Parrott. Finch gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tennessee: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-HOU35 (2Q: 03:58) J.C. Devine pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kurt Barge. S J.J. Donovan defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tennessee: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-HOU35 (2Q: 03:47) J.C. Devine pass completed to WR Russell Hill for 2 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando, assisted by OLB Vernon Morrison.
Tennessee: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Morlando is blitzing.
1-10-HOU33 (2Q: 03:29) J.C. Devine scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Lewis Lee and assisted by CB Dean Barber.
Tennessee: 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.
2-5-HOU28 (2Q: 03:07) J.C. Devine pass completed to RB Shaun Hall for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Vernon Morrison. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Tennessee: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU22 (2Q: 02:49) J.C. Devine pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Fred Finch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tennessee: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wilcox is blitzing.
2-10-HOU22 (2Q: 02:42) J.C. Devine pass completed to RB Lionel Johnson for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Lewis Lee, assisted by CB Winfred Parrott. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tennessee: 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. Morrison and Lemons are blitzing.
1-10-HOU10 (2Q: 02:25) J.C. Devine pass completed to RB Shaun Hall for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Winfred Parrott. Hall gained 2 yards after the catch.
Tennessee: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-HOU03 (2Q: 02:04) J.C. Devine pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Lionel Johnson. DE Warren Lynn blocked the pass.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Tennessee: Single-Back 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.
3-3-HOU03 (2Q: 01:56) J.C. Devine sacked by DE Warren Lynn for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Curtis Almanza. The ball was fumbled and recovered by TEN Shaun Hall on the HOU08.
4-8-HOU08 (2Q: 01:34) Darrin Mathews attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 14, Tennessee 6
(2Q: 01:27) Darrin Mathews kicked off 74 yards from the TEN30. Touchback.
Houston: 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. Springer is blitzing.
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 01:27) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 7 yards. Tackled by S Donny Blackburn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro 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. Chodzinski is blitzing.
2-3-HOU27 (2Q: 00:55) Brad Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jessie Nelson, assisted by ILB Mitch Farmer.
(2Q: 00:55) Tennessee called a time out.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, 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-HOU28 (2Q: 00:46) Brad Barnett ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Donny Blackburn, assisted by CB Van Pavkovich. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU36 (2Q: 00:04) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Rader. DE Kent Perkins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Justin Chasser kicked off 56 yards from the HOU30. Lewis Chodzinski returned the ball 23 yards to the TEN37. Tackled by Raymond Wilcox.
Tennessee: 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.
1-10-TEN37 (3Q: 14:39) Lionel Johnson ran a trap outside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jerald Perkins, assisted by ILB Raymond Wilcox. Key block delivered by Roman Gruber.
Tennessee: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-TEN45 (3Q: 13:58) Lionel Johnson ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Oscar Battle. Key block delivered by Curtis Almanza. Houston's Jumbo Hines was hurt on the play.
Tennessee: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-TEN48 (3Q: 13:22) Lionel Johnson ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Burt Morlando, assisted by OLB Vernon Morrison.
Tennessee: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-TEN49 (3Q: 12:45) J.C. Devine pass completed to RB Shaun Hall for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Talley.
Tennessee: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-HOU45 (3Q: 12:12) Shaun Hall ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Dean Barber.
4-2-HOU44 (3Q: 11:47) Hugh Rogers punted 44 yards. Touchback.
Houston: 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.
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 11:41) PENALTY: Tennessee was called for Encroachment.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-5-HOU25 (3Q: 11:37) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kelly Madera. OLB Marty Springer defended the pass.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-HOU25 (3Q: 11:31) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 23 yards. Tackled by OLB Reuben Carnation, assisted by CB Butch Cascadden.
Houston: I 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-HOU48 (3Q: 10:56) Heath Brodie pass completed to FB Joey Crawford for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Van Pavkovich. Crawford gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: 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-TEN38 (3Q: 10:16) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Shannon O'Donnell, assisted by CB Butch Cascadden.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-TEN31 (3Q: 09:34) Jamal Rivers ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Van Pavkovich, assisted by OLB Reuben Carnation.
Houston: Single-Back 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.
3-2-TEN30 (3Q: 09:05) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Marty Springer. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-8-TEN08 (3Q: 08:33) Jamal Rivers ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Bob Knotts.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-TEN08 (3Q: 07:49) Jamal Rivers ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Marty Springer, assisted by DT Craig Harper.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-3-TEN03 (3Q: 07:11) Brad Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Mitch Farmer.
4-2-TEN02 (3Q: 06:42) Justin Chasser attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 17, Tennessee 6
(3Q: 06:37) Justin Chasser kicked off 59 yards from the HOU30. Lewis Chodzinski returned the ball 26 yards to the TEN37. Tackled by William Bondy.
Tennessee: 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.
1-10-TEN37 (3Q: 06:15) Lionel Johnson ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox.
Tennessee: Pro 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. Murray is blitzing.
2-6-TEN41 (3Q: 05:40) Shaun Hall ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Talley, assisted by DE Oscar Battle. Key block delivered by Buddy Coombs.
Tennessee: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-TEN49 (3Q: 04:54) Lionel Johnson ran around left end for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Talley. Key block delivered by Roman Gruber.
Tennessee: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU36 (3Q: 04:10) Lionel Johnson ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrell Murack, assisted by DT Clay Raymer.
Tennessee: 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 pass. Lee and Murray are blitzing.
2-14-HOU40 (3Q: 03:29) J.C. Devine sacked by OLB Lewis Lee for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Keith Blake.
Tennessee: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Morlando is blitzing.
3-21-HOU47 (3Q: 03:00) J.C. Devine pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Shaun Hall. DT Tyrell Murack hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-21-HOU47 (3Q: 02:56) Hugh Rogers punted 47 yards. Touchback.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 02:49) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Reuben Carnation. Barnett gained 8 yards after the catch.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU30 (3Q: 02:07) Brad Barnett ran outside the right tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Marty Springer. Key block delivered by Alfred Streepy. Tennessee's Marty Springer was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU47 (3Q: 01:35) Brad Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Kent Perkins, assisted by ILB Mitch Farmer. Tennessee's Craig Harper was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor neck injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-HOU49 (3Q: 01:07) Brad Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Milburn.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-4-TEN47 (3Q: 00:34) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitch Farmer, assisted by CB Tom Olivas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Barnett gained 8 yards after the catch.
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-TEN34 (3Q: 00:04) Brad Barnett ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Kent Perkins, assisted by DT Junior Gaudio.
Start of fourth quarter.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-TEN31 (4Q: 15:00) Brad Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitch Farmer. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-17-TEN41 (4Q: 14:54) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 28 yards. Tackled by CB Van Pavkovich. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: 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. Springer and Cascadden are blitzing.
1-10-TEN13 (4Q: 14:25) Brad Barnett ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitch Farmer.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-TEN10 (4Q: 13:40) Heath Brodie pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Kurt Snyder. DE Mike Milburn blocked the pass.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Farmer is blitzing.
3-7-TEN10 (4Q: 13:36) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brad Barnett. ILB Mitch Farmer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-7-TEN10 (4Q: 13:30) Justin Chasser attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 20, Tennessee 6
(4Q: 13:23) Justin Chasser kicked off 63 yards from the HOU30. Lewis Chodzinski returned the ball 23 yards to the TEN30. Tackled by Marty Douglas.
Tennessee: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Lee and Murray are blitzing.
1-10-TEN30 (4Q: 13:01) J.C. Devine pass completed to WR Russell Hill for 21 yards. Tackled 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.
Tennessee: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Donovan is blitzing.
1-10-HOU49 (4Q: 12:50) Shaun Hall ran inside the left tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Heath McMichael, assisted by DT Gabe Oliver. Key block delivered by Reggie Matsko. PENALTY: Tennessee was called for Offensive Holding.
Tennessee: 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.
1-20-TEN41 (4Q: 12:33) Lionel Johnson ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Burt Morlando, assisted by ILB Leo Murray.
Tennessee: 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.
2-19-TEN42 (4Q: 12:03) Lionel Johnson ran around right end for 28 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Talley. Key block delivered by Keith Blake. Blake ran over Jerald Perkins to set up the play.
Tennessee: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU30 (4Q: 11:23) J.C. Devine pass completed to WR Deron O'Donnell for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Leo Murray. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tennessee: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-HOU24 (4Q: 10:36) Lionel Johnson ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Leo Murray, assisted by S J.J. Donovan.
Tennessee: 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.
3-5-HOU25 (4Q: 10:07) J.C. Devine pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kurt Barge. OLB Lewis Lee defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-5-HOU25 (4Q: 10:03) Darrin Mathews attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 20, Tennessee 9
(4Q: 09:57) Darrin Mathews kicked off 59 yards from the TEN30. J.J. Donovan returned the ball 20 yards to the HOU31. Tackled by Deron O'Donnell.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 09:29) Brad Barnett ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitch Farmer.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-HOU34 (4Q: 09:00) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 66 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Rader gained 52 yards after the catch. Tennessee's Joe Castellanos was hurt on the play. Houston 26, Tennessee 9
(4Q: 09:00) Extra point by Justin Chasser was good. Houston 27, Tennessee 9
(4Q: 08:40) Justin Chasser kicked off 55 yards from the HOU30. Fred Finch returned the ball 24 yards to the TEN39. Tackled by Raymond Wilcox.
Tennessee: Weak 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-TEN39 (4Q: 08:20) J.C. Devine pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Russell Hill. S J.J. Donovan defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
Tennessee: Single-Back 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. Morrison is blitzing.
1-10-HOU22 (4Q: 08:09) Johnnie Porter pass completed to RB Shaun Hall for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Talley. Hall gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tennessee: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-7-HOU07 (4Q: 07:50) Johnnie Porter pass was dropped by WR Russell Hill. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Tennessee was called for Offensive Holding.
Tennessee: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-17-HOU17 (4Q: 07:46) Johnnie Porter sacked by DE Ronald Woodward for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Buddy Coombs.
Tennessee: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-25-HOU25 (4Q: 07:24) Johnnie Porter pass completed to WR Deron O'Donnell for 12 yards. Tackled by S J.J. Donovan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tennessee: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Lee, Barber and Morlando are blitzing.
3-13-HOU13 (4Q: 07:02) Johnnie Porter pass completed to TE Jimmy Banks for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Banks gained 4 yards after the catch. Houston 27, Tennessee 15
(4Q: 07:02) Lionel Johnson ran for the two-point conversion and succeeded. Houston 27, Tennessee 17
(4Q: 06:51) Darrin Mathews kicked off 60 yards from the TEN30. J.J. Donovan returned the ball 25 yards to the HOU35. Tackled by Deron O'Donnell.
Houston: Single-Back 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-HOU35 (4Q: 06:31) Brad Barnett ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitch Farmer.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Springer is blitzing.
2-7-HOU38 (4Q: 05:46) Brad Barnett ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitch Farmer.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-7-HOU38 (4Q: 05:02) Brad Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Junior Gaudio.
4-4-HOU41 (4Q: 04:14) Richie Lake punted 51 yards. Kurt Barge returned the kick -4 yards to the TEN04. Tackled by Lenny Walton.
Tennessee: 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. Lee is blitzing.
1-10-TEN04 (4Q: 04:07) Johnnie Porter pass completed to RB Lionel Johnson for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Warren Lynn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tennessee: 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. Morrison is blitzing.
2-4-TEN10 (4Q: 03:46) Johnnie Porter pass completed to WR Deron O'Donnell for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dean Barber. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Tennessee: Pro 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-TEN25 (4Q: 03:35) Johnnie Porter pass completed to WR Deron O'Donnell for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Tennessee: Weak 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-TEN29 (4Q: 03:28) Johnnie Porter pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Fred Finch. DT Clay Raymer blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tennessee: 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.
3-6-TEN29 (4Q: 03:21) Johnnie Porter pass was dropped by WR Kurt Barge. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Tennessee: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-6-TEN29 (4Q: 03:10) Johnnie Porter pass completed to TE Stan Mathews for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Arnie Talley, assisted by CB Fred Lemons. Mathews gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tennessee: 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.
1-10-TEN40 (4Q: 02:52) Johnnie Porter pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Deron O'Donnell. S Burt Morlando defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Tennessee: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-TEN40 (4Q: 02:42) Johnnie Porter pass was dropped by WR Russell Hill. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston's Fred Lemons was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Tennessee: I 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.
3-10-TEN40 (4Q: 02:35) Johnnie Porter pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Fred Finch. S Burt Morlando defended the pass. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Tennessee: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-10-TEN40 (4Q: 02:27) Johnnie Porter pass was dropped by WR Fred Finch. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Houston: Single-Back 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-TEN40 (4Q: 02:17) Brad Barnett ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitch Farmer.
(4Q: 02:17) Tennessee called a time out.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-TEN38 (4Q: 02:08) Brad Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Marty Springer.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-3-TEN33 (4Q: 02:00) Brad Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Craig Harper, assisted by ILB Mitch Farmer. Key block delivered by Kelly Madera.
(4Q: 02:00) Tennessee called a time out.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-TEN30 (4Q: 01:50) Brad Barnett ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jessie Nelson.
(4Q: 01:50) Tennessee called a time out.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-TEN27 (4Q: 01:41) Brad Barnett ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Bob Knotts, assisted by DE Kent Perkins.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-6-TEN26 (4Q: 00:56) Heath Brodie dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
4-7-TEN27 (4Q: 00:12) Justin Chasser attempted a 44 yard field goal and it was blocked by Bob Knotts. HOU Richie Lake recovered the ball at the TEN35. You can blame the block on a bad snap from center.
Tennessee: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-TEN35 (4Q: 00:06) Johnnie Porter pass completed to WR Kurt Barge for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jerald Perkins. Barge gained 1 yard after the catch.
Final Score: Houston Texans 27, Tennessee Titans 17