| Played in New England, MA, weather: 58 degrees, rain, 6 mph wind. |
| New England won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Emmitt Savoie kicked off 60 yards from the BUF30. Jesse Marshall returned the ball 29 yards to the NED39. Tackled by Nathan Mitchell. |
| New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Hutton is blitzing. 1-10-NED39 (1Q: 14:40) Martin Mills ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Claude Hutton, assisted by S Mack Alston. Key block delivered by Jerome Alexander. |
| New England: 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. 2-4-NED45 (1Q: 13:56) Martin Mills ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Toews, assisted by ILB Nolan Adderly. |
| New England: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-NED48 (1Q: 13:25) Clyde Davis ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold, assisted by ILB Nolan Adderly. Key block delivered by Keith O'Dwyer. |
| New England: Strong 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-BUF49 (1Q: 12:47) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Lamar Toews. Rhoads gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Vasher is blitzing. 2-2-BUF41 (1Q: 12:02) Cadillac Escalante pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Mark Rhoads. OLB Earnest Vasher blocked the pass. |
| New England: Strong 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. 3-2-BUF41 (1Q: 11:52) Cadillac Escalante scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Adrian Hastings. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF38 (1Q: 11:16) Martin Mills ran a draw inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Jessie Heath, assisted by OLB Earnest Vasher. |
| New England: 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. 2-12-BUF40 (1Q: 10:47) Jerome Alexander ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston. Key block delivered by Shannon Lyons. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 3-4-BUF32 (1Q: 10:01) Clyde Davis ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bradford. Key block delivered by Leland Roundy. |
| New England: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 09:33) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Chester Akaka. CB Ellis Bramlett defended the pass. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-BUF20 (1Q: 09:23) Clyde Davis ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Earnest Vasher, assisted by ILB Nolan Adderly. |
| New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-10-BUF20 (1Q: 08:59) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Vasher is blitzing. 3-15-BUF25 (1Q: 08:51) Bernard Escalante pass was dropped by WR Mark Rhoads. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-15-BUF25 (1Q: 08:45) Walter Dawkins attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 3, Buffalo 0 |
| (1Q: 08:38) Walter Dawkins kicked off 55 yards from the NED30. Mack Alston returned the ball 14 yards to the BUF29. Tackled by Brian Thompson. |
| Buffalo: 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-BUF29 (1Q: 08:13) Michael Herndon pass completed to TE Raymond Alexander for 34 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 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. Stewart is blitzing. 1-10-NED37 (1Q: 07:44) Michael Herndon pass completed to TE Raymond Alexander for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Drew Slaughter. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Alexander gained 9 yards after the catch. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED18 (1Q: 07:00) Michael Herndon pass completed to FB Terrell Walton for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Rick Harmon. Walton gained 9 yards after the catch. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-6-NED06 (1Q: 06:28) Michael Herndon pass was dropped by RB Benjamin Dantzler. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-6-NED06 (1Q: 06:24) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Nathan Mitchell for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Mitchell gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Buffalo 6, New England 3 |
| (1Q: 06:24) Extra point by Emmitt Savoie was good. Buffalo 7, New England 3 |
| (1Q: 06:16) Emmitt Savoie kicked off 57 yards from the BUF30. Leslie Hicks returned the ball 42 yards to the BUF45. Tackled by Greg Janssen. PENALTY: New England was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
| New England: I 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-NED27 (1Q: 05:46) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Boyd. DE Jamal Stokes drove right through Shannon Lyons to hurry the quarterback. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-NED27 (1Q: 05:37) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to TE Chester Akaka for 5 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. |
| New England: Strong 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. 3-5-NED32 (1Q: 04:58) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale. |
| New England: 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-NED39 (1Q: 04:15) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 16 yards. Tackled by S Tony Merriman, assisted by OLB Earnest Vasher. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-BUF45 (1Q: 03:40) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to TE Jon Mackey for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: 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. Bradford and Ulufale are blitzing. 2-4-BUF39 (1Q: 03:03) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricardo Burns. CB Lamar Toews defended the pass. |
| New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-4-BUF39 (1Q: 02:55) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricardo Burns. CB Lamar Toews defended the pass. |
| 4-4-BUF39 (1Q: 02:45) Lester Laxdal punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
| Buffalo: 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. 1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 02:40) Benjamin Dantzler ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis, assisted by S Luther McClanahan. Key block delivered by Skip Louis. |
| Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-BUF26 (1Q: 02:19) Michael Herndon pass completed to RB Benjamin Dantzler for 33 yards. Tackled by S Kelly Franz. Dantzler gained 25 yards after the catch. PENALTY: New England was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. |
| Buffalo: 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-NED41 (1Q: 02:04) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Monroe. DT T.K.O. Schofer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Buffalo: 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. Doyle is blitzing. 2-10-NED41 (1Q: 01:56) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Gus Bensen, assisted by ILB Drew Slaughter. DT Johnny Connell crushed Adam Moss to wreck the play. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-14-NED45 (1Q: 01:28) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Johnnie Gillott for 30 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Doyle. Gillott gained 17 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Doyle is blitzing. 1-10-NED15 (1Q: 00:56) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Bart McKnight. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Stanley Hudson on the NED11. |
| New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED11 (1Q: 00:49) Clyde Davis ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston, assisted by S Tony Merriman. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-6-NED15 (1Q: 00:25) Bernard Escalante pass completed to RB Brian Thompson for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Adrian Hastings, assisted by S Mack Alston. Thompson gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED26 (2Q: 15:00) Bernard Escalante pass completed to TE Jon Mackey for 3 yards. Tackled by S Tony Merriman. |
| New England: 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. 2-7-NED29 (2Q: 14:23) Martin Mills ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Earnest Vasher, assisted by DT Donovan Haddix. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Jesse Marshall to the NED35. |
| New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-1-NED35 (2Q: 13:55) Bernard Escalante pass completed to RB Clyde Davis for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Davis gained 10 yards after the catch. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NED46 (2Q: 13:24) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale, assisted by CB Ellis Bramlett. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF43 (2Q: 12:41) Clyde Davis ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Jamal Stokes. Davis slipped a little on the wet field. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-13-BUF46 (2Q: 12:09) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jesse Marshall. CB Lamar Toews defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: 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. 3-13-BUF46 (2Q: 11:59) Bernard Escalante pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-13-BUF46 (2Q: 11:50) Lester Laxdal punted 46 yards. Touchback. |
| 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. 1-10-BUF20 (2Q: 11:45) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the right tackle for 44 yards. Tackled by CB Gerald Smeenge. Key block delivered by Otis Finks. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-20-BUF10 (2Q: 11:25) Michael Herndon pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Johnnie Gillott. DT T.K.O. Schofer blocked the pass. |
| Buffalo: Pro 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. 2-20-BUF10 (2Q: 11:19) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Johnnie Gillott for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Buffalo: 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. 3-21-BUF09 (2Q: 10:32) Michael Herndon pass was dropped by WR Steve Monroe. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-21-BUF09 (2Q: 10:24) Rico Miiles punted 46 yards. Leslie Hicks returned the kick 5 yards to the NED50. Tackled by Ellis Bramlett. |
| New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NED50 (2Q: 10:13) Martin Mills ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Daryl Poly, assisted by ILB Nolan Adderly. New England's Bernard Escalante was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| New England: 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. 2-10-NED50 (2Q: 09:33) Martin Mills ran a draw inside the right guard for 14 yards. Tackled by DT Deron Sharman. Key block delivered by Shannon Lyons. |
| New England: 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-BUF36 (2Q: 08:54) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bradford, assisted by CB Ellis Bramlett. |
| New England: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF26 (2Q: 08:22) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Toews. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF12 (2Q: 07:34) Martin Mills ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Adrian Hastings. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-11-BUF13 (2Q: 07:10) Cadillac Escalante sacked by DT Deron Sharman for a loss of 5 yards. Sharman simply blew through Shannon Lyons to reach the quarterback and knock him down. |
| New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-16-BUF18 (2Q: 06:32) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-15-BUF17 (2Q: 05:48) Walter Dawkins attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 7, New England 6 |
| (2Q: 05:42) Walter Dawkins kicked off 71 yards from the NED30. Mack Alston returned the ball 20 yards to the BUF19. Tackled by Donnell Arnold. |
| Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF19 (2Q: 05:08) Benjamin Dantzler ran around left end for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Connell, assisted by OLB Warren Stewart. |
| Buffalo: 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. 2-14-BUF15 (2Q: 04:31) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson. |
| Buffalo: 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. 3-8-BUF21 (2Q: 04:06) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Gerald Smeenge, assisted by ILB Jay Willis. |
| 4-7-BUF22 (2Q: 03:29) Rico Miiles punted 53 yards. Leslie Hicks returned the kick 5 yards to the NED30. PENALTY: New England was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-NED14 (2Q: 03:22) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamar Bradford. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-1-NED23 (2Q: 02:57) Clyde Davis ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Earnest Vasher, assisted by DT Trevor Beliveau. Key block delivered by Leland Roundy. |
| New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Adderly is blitzing. 1-10-NED28 (2Q: 02:20) Martin Mills ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Amos Reagor, assisted by DT Donovan Haddix. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-NED31 (2Q: 02:03) Bernard Escalante sacked by DE Amos Reagor for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Brady Hatley. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| New England: Single-Back 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. 3-15-NED23 (2Q: 01:55) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 16 yards. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rhoads gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED39 (2Q: 01:11) Bernard Escalante pass completed to FB Jerome Alexander for 5 yards. Tackled by S Adrian Hastings. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-5-NED44 (2Q: 00:51) Cadillac Escalante scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett. |
| (2Q: 00:51) New England called a time out. |
| New England: Pro 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. 3-1-NED48 (2Q: 00:39) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Adrian Hastings. |
| New England: 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-BUF43 (2Q: 00:33) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett, assisted by CB Lamar Toews. Hicks gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| (2Q: 00:33) New England called a time out. |
| New England: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-1-BUF34 (2Q: 00:21) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale. |
| 1-10-BUF29 (2Q: 00:10) Walter Dawkins attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 9, Buffalo 7 |
| (2Q: 00:04) Walter Dawkins kicked off 63 yards from the NED30. Mack Alston returned the ball 61 yards to the NED32. Tackled by Gerald Smeenge. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Walter Dawkins kicked off 65 yards from the NED30. Mack Alston returned the ball 19 yards to the BUF24. Tackled by Brian Thompson. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Illegal Use of the Hands on the Kick Return. |
| Buffalo: 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-BUF11 (3Q: 14:41) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Kelly Franz, assisted by ILB Jay Willis. |
| 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. 2-7-BUF14 (3Q: 14:01) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Kelly Franz. Key block delivered by Skip Louis. |
| 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-BUF23 (3Q: 13:27) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Connell, assisted by ILB Jay Willis. Key block delivered by Otis Finks. |
| Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-BUF29 (3Q: 13:02) Benjamin Dantzler ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis, assisted by S Kelly Franz. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-BUF32 (3Q: 12:26) Michael Herndon pass completed to TE Christian Howe for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Warren Stewart. Howe gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| 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. 1-10-BUF36 (3Q: 11:44) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Johnnie Gillott for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Gerald Smeenge, assisted by DT Johnny Connell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New England was called for an Intentional Face Mask. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Davidson is blitzing. 1-10-NED49 (3Q: 11:37) Greg Janssen ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson. |
| Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-NED48 (3Q: 11:12) Benjamin Dantzler ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Kelly Franz, assisted by DT Gus Bensen. Key block delivered by Skip Louis. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back 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. 3-1-NED40 (3Q: 10:27) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson, assisted by S David Tynik. Key block delivered by Otis Finks. |
| 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-NED35 (3Q: 09:56) Benjamin Dantzler ran around left end for -7 yards. Tackled by S Kelly Franz, assisted by S Stanley Hudson. |
| Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-17-NED42 (3Q: 09:19) Benjamin Dantzler ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Kelly Franz. |
| Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-16-NED41 (3Q: 08:49) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Mitchell. DT Johnny Connell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-16-NED41 (3Q: 08:40) Rico Miiles punted 41 yards. Touchback. |
| New England: 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-NED20 (3Q: 08:34) Clyde Davis ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Daryl Poly. |
| New England: 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. Vasher is blitzing. 2-8-NED22 (3Q: 07:59) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 32 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston. Rhoads gained 32 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF46 (3Q: 07:21) Martin Mills ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston. |
| New England: Weak 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, expecting the pass. Vasher is blitzing. 2-6-BUF42 (3Q: 06:52) Cadillac Escalante pass was intended for WR Terrell Boyd and was intercepted by S Mack Alston at the BUF33. Tackled by Terrell Boyd. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-BUF33 (3Q: 06:43) Greg Janssen ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Gus Bensen, assisted by DE Kerry Townes. Key block delivered by Melvin Bryant. Bryant flattened Donnell Arnold to ensure the play's success. |
| 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 run. 2-4-BUF39 (3Q: 06:03) PENALTY: Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-9-BUF34 (3Q: 05:59) Michael Herndon pass completed to RB Greg Janssen for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Bart McKnight. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Janssen gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED37 (3Q: 05:14) Greg Janssen ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Kelly Franz, assisted by OLB Quentin Davidson. |
| Buffalo: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-NED37 (3Q: 04:36) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson. |
| Buffalo: Strong 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. Willis is blitzing. 3-7-NED34 (3Q: 04:13) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Doyle. Key block delivered by Terrell Walton. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED24 (3Q: 03:42) Benjamin Dantzler ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Gus Bensen. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Stewart is blitzing. 2-11-NED25 (3Q: 03:01) Michael Herndon sacked by OLB Warren Stewart for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Skip Louis. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined. |
| 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. 3-20-NED34 (3Q: 02:50) Michael Herndon pass was dropped by WR Steve Monroe. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-20-NED34 (3Q: 02:42) Emmitt Savoie attempted a 51 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 10, New England 9 |
| (3Q: 02:34) Emmitt Savoie kicked off 70 yards from the BUF30. Leslie Hicks returned the ball 32 yards to the NED32. Tackled by Lance Becnel. |
| New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED32 (3Q: 02:01) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start. |
| New England: Weak 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. 1-15-NED27 (3Q: 01:55) PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Encroachment. |
| New England: Single-Back 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. 1-10-NED32 (3Q: 01:50) Clyde Davis ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Deron Sharman. |
| New England: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-NED33 (3Q: 01:12) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. CB Trevor Graham defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-9-NED33 (3Q: 01:07) Clyde Davis ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Mack Alston. |
| 4-8-NED34 (3Q: 00:38) Lester Laxdal punted 37 yards. Todd Benson called for a fair catch at the BUF29. |
| Buffalo: Pro 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-BUF29 (3Q: 00:29) Greg Janssen ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis, assisted by S David Tynik. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back 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. 2-10-BUF29 (3Q: 00:01) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Monroe. S Kelly Franz defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offensive Pass Interference. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-20-BUF19 (4Q: 15:00) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Nathan Mitchell for 6 yards. Tackled by S Kelly Franz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-14-BUF25 (4Q: 14:24) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Mitchell. DE Kerry Townes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-14-BUF25 (4Q: 14:18) Rico Miiles punted 30 yards. Leslie Hicks returned the kick 6 yards to the BUF49. Tackled by Lance Becnel. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-BUF49 (4Q: 14:11) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Jesse Marshall for 21 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF28 (4Q: 13:39) Martin Mills ran a trap outside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Toews. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-BUF28 (4Q: 13:13) Bernard Escalante pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. DT Daryl Poly blocked the pass. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-BUF28 (4Q: 13:09) Bernard Escalante pass completed to TE Chester Akaka for 22 yards. Tackled by S Tony Merriman, assisted by CB Lamar Toews. Akaka gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| New England: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-6-BUF06 (4Q: 12:27) Martin Mills ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-2-BUF02 (4Q: 11:51) Jerome Alexander ran around right end for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Charlie Andrade. New England 15, Buffalo 10 |
| (4Q: 11:51) Extra point by Walter Dawkins was good. New England 16, Buffalo 10 |
| (4Q: 11:42) Walter Dawkins kicked off 50 yards from the NED30. Lance Becnel returned the ball 16 yards to the BUF36. Tackled by Brian Thompson. |
| Buffalo: 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. Stewart is blitzing. 1-10-BUF36 (4Q: 11:07) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Nathan Mitchell for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Rick Harmon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back 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. 2-5-BUF41 (4Q: 10:27) Michael Herndon pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Johnnie Gillott. DT Johnny Connell blocked the pass. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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. 3-5-BUF41 (4Q: 10:16) Greg Janssen ran inside the left tackle for 59 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Skip Louis. New England 16, Buffalo 16 |
| (4Q: 10:16) Extra point by Emmitt Savoie missed. The snap from center was quite a bit off the mark. |
| (4Q: 09:57) Emmitt Savoie kicked off 77 yards from the BUF30. Touchback. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED20 (4Q: 09:57) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Rhoads. DE Jessie Heath drove right through Brady Hatley to hurry the quarterback. |
| New England: 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. 2-10-NED20 (4Q: 09:47) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham. |
| New England: Weak 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-NED29 (4Q: 09:13) Clyde Davis ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Claude Hutton. |
| 4-1-NED29 (4Q: 08:27) Lester Laxdal punted 35 yards. Todd Benson returned the kick 12 yards to the BUF48. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
| Buffalo: 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-BUF26 (4Q: 08:19) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Rick Harmon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Monroe gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-BUF43 (4Q: 07:52) Greg Janssen ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Lorenzo Daniels, assisted by S David Tynik. Key block delivered by Skip Louis. Louis flattened Stanley Hudson to ensure the play's success. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-20-BUF33 (4Q: 07:44) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson. |
| 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. 2-16-BUF37 (4Q: 07:13) Benjamin Dantzler ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Rick Harmon. |
| Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Willis is blitzing. 3-8-BUF45 (4Q: 06:47) Benjamin Dantzler ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Luther McClanahan. |
| 4-2-NED49 (4Q: 06:18) Rico Miiles punted 49 yards. Touchback. |
| New England: 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-NED20 (4Q: 06:13) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-6-NED24 (4Q: 05:33) Clyde Davis ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Donovan Haddix. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-6-NED24 (4Q: 05:05) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jesse Marshall. DE Amos Reagor hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-6-NED24 (4Q: 04:59) Lester Laxdal punted 43 yards. Todd Benson returned the kick 8 yards to the BUF41. Tackled by Brian Thompson. Buffalo's Mack Alston was hurt on the play. |
| 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-BUF41 (4Q: 04:51) Greg Janssen ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Gerald Smeenge. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-13-BUF38 (4Q: 04:16) Greg Janssen ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-9-BUF42 (4Q: 03:50) Michael Herndon pass completed to RB Benjamin Dantzler for 6 yards. Tackled by S David Tynik, assisted by OLB Quentin Davidson. Dantzler gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-3-BUF48 (4Q: 03:10) Rico Miiles punted 37 yards. Leslie Hicks called for a fair catch at the NED15. |
| New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED15 (4Q: 03:03) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Ricardo Burns for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-2-NED23 (4Q: 02:37) Bernard Escalante pass completed to RB Brian Thompson for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Toews. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED26 (4Q: 02:15) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Rhoads. S Adrian Hastings knocked the ball out of his grasp. |
| New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-NED26 (4Q: 02:05) Cadillac Escalante sacked by DT Trevor Beliveau and DE Edward Arnold for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Ralph Oliveira. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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. 3-16-NED20 (4Q: 01:58) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jesse Marshall. S Adrian Hastings defended the pass. |
| 4-16-NED20 (4Q: 01:48) Lester Laxdal punted 49 yards. Todd Benson returned the kick 8 yards to the BUF39. Tackled by Brian Thompson. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. 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-BUF39 (4Q: 01:37) Michael Herndon sacked by DT Gus Bensen for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Skip Louis. PENALTY: New England was called for Unnecessary Roughness. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF47 (4Q: 01:16) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Todd Benson for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Davidson is blitzing. 1-10-NED38 (4Q: 01:00) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Nathan Mitchell for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis, assisted by CB Rick Harmon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-1-NED29 (4Q: 00:40) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Johnnie Gillott. OLB Spencer Doyle defended the pass. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Stewart is blitzing. 3-1-NED29 (4Q: 00:30) Michael Herndon pass was intended for TE Lester Emerson and was intercepted by S Luther McClanahan at the NED19. The interception was returned 29 yards. Tackled by Christian Howe. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| New England: Pro 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-NED48 (4Q: 00:21) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start. |
| New England: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-15-NED43 (4Q: 00:21) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham and assisted by CB Ellis Bramlett. PENALTY: New England was called for Offensive Holding. |
| New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-25-NED33 (4Q: 00:12) Bernard Escalante pass was dropped by WR Leslie Hicks. |
| New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-25-NED33 (4Q: 00:05) Bernard Escalante pass was dropped by WR Terrell Boyd. |
| Buffalo won the coin toss and will receive to begin overtime. |
| Start of overtime 1. |
| (OT: 15:00) Walter Dawkins kicked off 68 yards from the NED30. Lance Becnel returned the ball 14 yards to the BUF16. Tackled by Gerald Smeenge. |
| Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-BUF16 (OT: 14:50) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Gus Bensen. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back 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. 2-9-BUF17 (OT: 14:23) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Raymond Alexander. DT Gus Bensen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Doyle is blitzing. 3-9-BUF17 (OT: 14:16) Michael Herndon pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Christian Howe. DE Kerry Townes blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-9-BUF17 (OT: 14:08) Rico Miiles punted 50 yards. Leslie Hicks returned the kick 15 yards to the NED48. Tackled by Terrell Walton. |
| New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED48 (OT: 14:01) Clyde Davis ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Tony Merriman. |
| New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-11-NED47 (OT: 13:40) Jerome Alexander ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale, assisted by DE Jamal Stokes. |
| New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-NED48 (OT: 13:06) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Rhoads. DT Deron Sharman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-10-NED48 (OT: 13:00) Lester Laxdal punted 41 yards. Todd Benson called for a fair catch at the BUF11. |
| Buffalo: 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. 1-10-BUF11 (OT: 12:53) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Johnnie Gillott. DT Gus Bensen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Buffalo: Weak 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-BUF11 (OT: 12:48) Michael Herndon pass completed to TE Christian Howe for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold, assisted by ILB Jay Willis. Howe gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-2-BUF19 (OT: 12:17) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Johnnie Gillott for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Doyle. PENALTY: New England was called for Unnecessary Roughness. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Stewart is blitzing. 1-10-BUF33 (OT: 12:09) Benjamin Dantzler ran around right end for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Kerry Townes, assisted by ILB Jay Willis. Key block delivered by Skip Louis. |
| 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. 1-10-BUF47 (OT: 11:42) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Johnnie Gillott for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Gerald Smeenge, assisted by CB Donnell Arnold. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-NED47 (OT: 11:12) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Steve Monroe. S Kelly Franz defended the pass. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-4-NED47 (OT: 11:02) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Doyle. Key block delivered by Earnest Bailey. |
| Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED43 (OT: 10:23) Michael Herndon pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Benjamin Dantzler. DE Lorenzo Daniels blocked the pass. Buffalo's Skip Louis was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-NED43 (OT: 10:17) Michael Herndon pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Christian Howe. CB Donnell Arnold knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-NED43 (OT: 10:10) Michael Herndon pass completed to TE Christian Howe for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Gerald Smeenge. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-6-NED39 (OT: 09:41) Rico Miiles punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
| New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-NED20 (OT: 09:34) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Adrian Hastings. |
| New England: 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, expecting the pass. 2-6-NED24 (OT: 08:58) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. ILB Rod Ulufale hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-6-NED24 (OT: 08:46) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. DT Donovan Haddix hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-6-NED24 (OT: 08:40) Lester Laxdal punted 36 yards. Todd Benson returned the kick 12 yards to the NED48. Tackled by Ralph Oliveira. |
| 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-NED48 (OT: 08:29) Michael Herndon pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis, assisted by S David Tynik. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-NED45 (OT: 08:07) Michael Herndon pass completed to FB Terrell Walton for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis, assisted by S Stanley Hudson. |
| Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Davidson is blitzing. 1-10-NED34 (OT: 07:26) Greg Janssen ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis, assisted by DT Gus Bensen. Key block delivered by Melvin Bryant. |
| Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-1-NED25 (OT: 07:04) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Kerry Townes, assisted by OLB Jackie Bard. Key block delivered by Korey Fox. |
| Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-NED21 (OT: 06:32) Greg Janssen ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Gus Bensen, assisted by ILB Jay Willis. Key block delivered by Melvin Bryant. |
| Buffalo: Strong 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. 2-5-NED16 (OT: 06:08) Benjamin Dantzler ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT T.K.O. Schofer, assisted by OLB Quentin Davidson. |
| 3-3-NED14 (OT: 05:37) Emmitt Savoie attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 19, New England 16 |
| Final Score: Buffalo Bills 19, New England Patriots 16 |