Wild Card Playoff Games, 2025

Played in Indianapolis, IN, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Cincinnati won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Kendrick Witt kicked off 61 yards from the IND30. Doug Fleming returned the ball 39 yards to the CIN48. Tackled by Junior Gibson.
Cincinnati: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CIN48 (1Q: 14:40) K.C. Carter ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Lance Price, assisted by DE Julio Ferrett.
Cincinnati: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-IND48 (1Q: 14:02) K.C. Carter ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Mel Qualizza, assisted by ILB Johnny Terry.
Cincinnati: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-IND48 (1Q: 13:29) Fred Mount pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Tanner. DE Julio Ferrett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-6-IND48 (1Q: 13:23) Rodney Restifo punted 46 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the IND02.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND02 (1Q: 13:15) Emmitt Miller pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Craig O'Donnell. CB Doug Fleming defended the pass.
Indianapolis: Pro 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-IND02 (1Q: 13:05) Ellis Lyle ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB David Evans.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-IND04 (1Q: 12:20) Emmitt Miller pass completed to TE Marco Hodges for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB J.B. Lee. Hodges gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Indianapolis's Ricardo McClurken was hurt on the play.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-IND13 (1Q: 11:57) Emmitt Miller pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Junior Gibson.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-IND13 (1Q: 11:48) Ellis Lyle ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Sammy Freeman.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-IND19 (1Q: 11:07) Emmitt Miller pass completed to WR Junior Gibson for 39 yards. Tackled by CB David Evans. Gibson gained 33 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CIN42 (1Q: 10:51) Emmitt Miller pass completed to RB Vince Sutter for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Wes Huntley.
Indianapolis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-13-CIN45 (1Q: 10:05) Emmitt Miller scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Wes Huntley and assisted by S Wes Chechetts. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN J.B. Lee on the CIN41.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CIN41 (1Q: 09:56) K.C. Carter ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Mel Qualizza. Key block delivered by Sedrick Connell.
Cincinnati: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-CIN49 (1Q: 09:21) Richie Reichardt ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Mel Qualizza, assisted by S Gene Moseley. Key block delivered by Sedrick Connell.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND46 (1Q: 08:42) K.C. Carter ran around the left tackle for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Mel Qualizza, assisted by S Ethan Wooden.
Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-IND46 (1Q: 08:00) Fred Mount pass completed to WR Kennedy Hallman for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Johnny Terry.
Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-IND41 (1Q: 07:29) Fred Mount pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Richie Reichardt. ILB Mel Qualizza defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-5-IND41 (1Q: 07:23) Rodney Restifo punted 38 yards. The ball was downed at the IND03.
Indianapolis: 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-IND03 (1Q: 07:15) Vince Sutter ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Tony Nixon, assisted by ILB Sammy Freeman. Key block delivered by Marco Hodges.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-IND08 (1Q: 06:37) Vince Sutter ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Richard Blackston, assisted by ILB Sammy Freeman. Key block delivered by Sammy Meier.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND14 (1Q: 06:06) Ellis Lyle ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Monty Magnone.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-IND17 (1Q: 05:40) Emmitt Miller kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE K.C. Matthews. Key block delivered by Gilbert Gaudino.
Indianapolis: I 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-IND24 (1Q: 05:07) Vince Sutter ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Tony Nixon.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-12-IND22 (1Q: 04:23) Vince Sutter ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Doug Fleming, assisted by DT Eugene Schwartz. OLB Bear Blackston crushed Dusty Murphy to wreck the play.
Indianapolis: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-IND23 (1Q: 03:56) Emmitt Miller pass completed to WR Craig O'Donnell for 41 yards. Tackled by S Wes Chechetts. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. O'Donnell gained 19 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CIN36 (1Q: 03:13) Vince Sutter ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CIN36 (1Q: 02:47) Emmitt Miller pass was intended for WR Craig O'Donnell and was intercepted by ILB Sammy Freeman at the CIN01. The interception was returned 26 yards. Tackled by Craig O'Donnell. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CIN27 (1Q: 02:36) Fred Mount pass completed to WR D.J. Miklusicak for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB John Tinoisamoa, assisted by CB Leonard Sherrill.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-CIN33 (1Q: 02:02) Richie Reichardt ran around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by S Gene Moseley.
Cincinnati: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
3-9-CIN28 (1Q: 01:22) Fred Mount pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mercury Dawkins. S Ethan Wooden defended the pass.
4-9-CIN28 (1Q: 01:14) Rodney Restifo punted 40 yards. Stan Wilkens returned the kick 21 yards to the CIN47. Tackled by Steven Shotwell.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CIN47 (1Q: 01:05) Ellis Lyle ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Monty Magnone, assisted by DT Rickey Wolf.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-CIN43 (1Q: 00:20) Emmitt Miller pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Vince Sutter. DE Monty Magnone hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-CIN43 (1Q: 00:13) Emmitt Miller pass completed to TE Marco Hodges for 2 yards. Tackled by CB David Evans. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of second quarter.
4-4-CIN41 (2Q: 15:00) Marco Baxter punted 41 yards. Touchback.
Cincinnati: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CIN20 (2Q: 14:55) Fred Mount pass completed to TE Thurman Hutchison for 10 yards. Tackled by S Tony Brody. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Cincinnati: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CIN30 (2Q: 14:21) K.C. Carter ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Julio Ferrett.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-CIN32 (2Q: 13:56) K.C. Carter ran around right end for -5 yards. Tackled by ILB Mel Qualizza.
Cincinnati: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
3-13-CIN27 (2Q: 13:18) Fred Mount pass completed to WR Will Tanner for 21 yards. Tackled by S Stan Wilkens. Tanner gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CIN48 (2Q: 12:34) K.C. Carter ran a draw inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Mel Qualizza, assisted by S Gene Moseley.
Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-CIN47 (2Q: 12:06) Fred Mount pass was dropped by RB K.C. Carter. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-CIN47 (2Q: 12:00) Fred Mount sacked by DE Justin Janssen for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Mickey Edwards.
4-19-CIN39 (2Q: 11:20) Rodney Restifo punted 34 yards. Stan Wilkens called for a fair catch at the IND27.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND27 (2Q: 11:11) Vince Sutter ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Richard Blackston.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-IND29 (2Q: 10:26) Ellis Lyle ran inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr. Key block delivered by Vernon Reno.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND40 (2Q: 09:59) Ellis Lyle ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Sammy Freeman.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-IND42 (2Q: 09:30) Vince Sutter ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Eugene Schwartz.
Indianapolis: 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.
3-6-IND44 (2Q: 08:51) Emmitt Miller pass completed to WR Toby Castanie for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Bear Blackston. Castanie gained 4 yards after the catch.
Indianapolis: 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-CIN43 (2Q: 08:07) Emmitt Miller pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Junior Gibson. DE Monty Magnone blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CIN28 (2Q: 08:01) Vince Sutter ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Jack Blackwell.
Indianapolis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-CIN27 (2Q: 07:38) Emmitt Miller scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Doug Fleming.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-CIN25 (2Q: 06:58) Emmitt Miller pass completed to WR Toby Castanie for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Sammy Freeman. Castanie gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Strong 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.
1-10-CIN17 (2Q: 06:20) Vince Sutter ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr, assisted by DT Eugene Schwartz. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Offsides. Indianapolis's Gary Fields was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor triceps injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Indianapolis: 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.
1-5-CIN12 (2Q: 06:10) Ellis Lyle ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Monty Magnone, assisted by DT Eugene Schwartz. Key block delivered by Tyrell Osgood.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-4-CIN04 (2Q: 05:30) Emmitt Miller pass completed to WR Toby Castanie for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Indianapolis 6, Cincinnati 0
(2Q: 05:30) Extra point by Kendrick Witt was good. Indianapolis 7, Cincinnati 0
(2Q: 05:20) Kendrick Witt kicked off 62 yards from the IND30. Doug Fleming returned the ball 23 yards to the CIN31. Tackled by Jermaine Burton.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
1-10-CIN31 (2Q: 04:54) Fred Mount pass completed to FB Charlie Sanford for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Gene Moseley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
2-5-CIN36 (2Q: 04:13) Fred Mount pass completed to TE Thurman Hutchison for 9 yards. Tackled by S Stan Wilkens. Hutchison gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CIN45 (2Q: 03:29) Fred Mount pass completed to FB Charlie Sanford for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Julio Watkins, assisted by ILB Mel Qualizza. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND43 (2Q: 03:11) Fred Mount pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR D.J. Miklusicak. DE Julio Ferrett blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-IND43 (2Q: 03:01) Fred Mount pass completed to WR Kennedy Hallman for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Surcon. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND30 (2Q: 02:44) Fred Mount pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Tanner. OLB John Tinoisamoa defended the pass.
Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
2-10-IND30 (2Q: 02:38) Fred Mount sacked by OLB John Tinoisamoa for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Sedrick Connell.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-18-IND38 (2Q: 02:16) Fred Mount pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Kennedy Hallman. DE Joey Medrano blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-18-IND38 (2Q: 02:07) Rodney Restifo punted 38 yards. Touchback.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-IND20 (2Q: 02:00) Vince Sutter ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Kurt Johannson. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Offsides. Indianapolis's Marco Hodges was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-5-IND25 (2Q: 02:00) Emmitt Miller pass completed to WR Junior Gibson for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Ted Ottis.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-2-IND28 (2Q: 01:34) Ellis Lyle ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Wes Huntley, assisted by DE Kurt Johannson. Key block delivered by Isaac Herzog.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND32 (2Q: 00:58) Ellis Lyle ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Bear Blackston, assisted by S Cris Farr.
Indianapolis: Pro 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.
2-11-IND31 (2Q: 00:19) Vince Sutter ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Eugene Schwartz, assisted by OLB Bear Blackston.
Cincinnati called a time out.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-IND38 (2Q: 00:10) Emmitt Miller pass completed to WR Craig O'Donnell for 11 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr. O'Donnell gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
(2Q: 00:10) Indianapolis called a time out.
Indianapolis: 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.
1-10-IND49 (2Q: 00:02) Emmitt Miller pass completed to WR Toby Castanie for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Bear Blackston, assisted by CB Wes Huntley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Percy Humphries kicked off 75 yards from the CIN30. Touchback.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND20 (3Q: 15:00) Vince Sutter ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Eugene Schwartz.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-IND22 (3Q: 14:26) Ellis Lyle ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Eugene Schwartz, assisted by DE Monty Magnone. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND39 (3Q: 14:17) Vince Sutter ran around left end for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Eugene Schwartz.
Indianapolis: 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.
2-14-IND35 (3Q: 13:38) Emmitt Miller pass was intended for FB Blaine Kirk and was intercepted by CB David Evans at the IND36. Tackled by Craig O'Donnell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND36 (3Q: 13:27) K.C. Carter ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB John Tinoisamoa. Key block delivered by Steven Shotwell.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND26 (3Q: 12:42) Fred Mount pass completed to RB Richie Reichardt for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Mel Qualizza. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-IND23 (3Q: 12:00) PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for a False Start.
Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-IND28 (3Q: 11:55) Fred Mount pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Richie Reichardt. S Stan Wilkens defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-IND28 (3Q: 11:49) Fred Mount pass completed to WR Will Tanner for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Leonard Sherrill. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-IND20 (3Q: 11:17) Deion Wayne attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 7, Cincinnati 3
(3Q: 11:12) Percy Humphries kicked off 74 yards from the CIN30. Touchback.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND20 (3Q: 11:12) Emmitt Miller pass completed to WR Junior Gibson for 27 yards. Tackled by S Tony Kingsley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Indianapolis: 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-IND47 (3Q: 10:27) Vince Sutter ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Tony Nixon. Indianapolis's Tyrell Osgood was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-IND47 (3Q: 09:47) Ellis Lyle ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Monty Magnone.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-IND48 (3Q: 09:01) Emmitt Miller pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Ellis Lyle. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-9-IND48 (3Q: 08:53) Marco Baxter punted 45 yards. The ball was downed at the CIN07.
Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CIN07 (3Q: 08:44) Fred Mount pass completed to TE Thurman Hutchison for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Mel Qualizza, assisted by CB Leonard Sherrill. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CIN22 (3Q: 08:13) Richie Reichardt ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB John Tinoisamoa, assisted by ILB Mel Qualizza.
Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa and Wilkens are blitzing.
2-7-CIN25 (3Q: 07:49) K.C. Carter ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Surcon. Key block delivered by Mickey Edwards. Edwards ran over Joey Medrano to set up the play.
Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CIN38 (3Q: 07:23) Richie Reichardt ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB John Tinoisamoa.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-CIN39 (3Q: 06:56) Fred Mount pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB K.C. Carter. DT Carl Pierce blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-CIN39 (3Q: 06:52) Fred Mount pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Will Tanner. OLB Lance Price hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-9-CIN39 (3Q: 06:42) Rodney Restifo punted and it was blocked by Julio Watkins. IND Carl Pierce recovered the ball at the CIN23 and returned the ball 6 yards.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CIN17 (3Q: 06:34) Ellis Lyle ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Sammy Freeman.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CIN17 (3Q: 05:55) Ellis Lyle ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Peters. Key block delivered by Tyrell Osgood.
Indianapolis: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-CIN09 (3Q: 05:25) Ellis Lyle ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr, assisted by OLB Richard Blackston. Key block delivered by Isaac Herzog.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-3-CIN03 (3Q: 04:54) Emmitt Miller pass was dropped by WR Junior Gibson.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-CIN03 (3Q: 04:48) Vince Sutter ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Victor Borders, assisted by DT Rickey Wolf. ILB Sammy Freeman knocked down Sammy Meier to break up the play. The ball was fumbled and recovered by IND Dusty Murphy to the CIN01.
Indianapolis: 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.
3-1-CIN01 (3Q: 04:07) PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for a False Start.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-CIN06 (3Q: 03:58) Emmitt Miller pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Junior Gibson. DE Monty Magnone blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-CIN06 (3Q: 03:52) Kendrick Witt attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 10, Cincinnati 3
(3Q: 03:46) Kendrick Witt kicked off 54 yards from the IND30. Doug Fleming returned the ball 31 yards to the CIN47. Tackled by Toby Castanie.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CIN47 (3Q: 03:22) Fred Mount pass was intended for WR Kennedy Hallman and was intercepted by CB Stan Surcon at the IND34. The interception was returned 10 yards. Tackled by Kennedy Hallman. Indianapolis's Stan Surcon was hurt on the play.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-IND44 (3Q: 03:10) Vince Sutter ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Neal Pollard, assisted by DT Victor Borders.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-IND45 (3Q: 02:25) Ellis Lyle ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Rickey Wolf. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for an Illegal Formation.
Indianapolis: Pro 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.
2-14-IND40 (3Q: 02:17) Emmitt Miller pass completed to TE Gary Fields for 20 yards. Tackled by CB David Evans. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Fields gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Pro 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-CIN40 (3Q: 01:45) Ellis Lyle ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Richard Blackston.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-CIN36 (3Q: 01:07) Ellis Lyle ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Tony Nixon, assisted by ILB Sammy Freeman. Key block delivered by Carl Madrigal.
Indianapolis: Pro 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-CIN29 (3Q: 00:25) Emmitt Miller pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Junior Gibson. DE Tony Nixon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CIN29 (3Q: 00:14) Emmitt Miller pass completed to WR Junior Gibson for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Wes Huntley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-CIN20 (4Q: 15:00) Emmitt Miller pass completed to TE Marco Hodges for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Tony Nixon. Hodges gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Offensive Holding.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-CIN30 (4Q: 14:54) Emmitt Miller pass completed to WR Craig O'Donnell for 10 yards. Tackled by S Wes Chechetts, assisted by CB David Evans. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-1-CIN20 (4Q: 14:08) Kendrick Witt attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 13, Cincinnati 3
(4Q: 14:03) Kendrick Witt kicked off 61 yards from the IND30. Doug Fleming returned the ball 23 yards to the CIN32. Tackled by Junior Gibson.
Cincinnati: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CIN32 (4Q: 13:43) Fred Mount pass completed to WR Kennedy Hallman for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB John Tinoisamoa, assisted by S Ethan Wooden. Hallman gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CIN44 (4Q: 13:00) Fred Mount pass completed to TE Thurman Hutchison for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Bo Kemp. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Carlson is blitzing.
2-7-CIN47 (4Q: 12:26) K.C. Carter ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Gene Moseley, assisted by CB Julio Watkins. Key block delivered by Gus Murphy.
Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND46 (4Q: 11:56) PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for a False Start.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-CIN49 (4Q: 11:48) Fred Mount pass completed to WR Kennedy Hallman for 5 yards. Tackled by S Stan Wilkens, assisted by S Tony Brody. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Cincinnati's Mo Powell was hurt on the play.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-IND46 (4Q: 11:00) K.C. Carter ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB John Tinoisamoa, assisted by S Stan Wilkens. Key block delivered by Gus Murphy.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-IND36 (4Q: 10:30) Fred Mount pass completed to RB K.C. Carter for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Lance Price, assisted by ILB Earl Ferro.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-IND36 (4Q: 09:50) Fred Mount pass completed to WR Mercury Dawkins for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Julio Ferrett. Dawkins gained 3 yards after the catch.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
3-4-IND30 (4Q: 09:14) Fred Mount pass completed to WR Kennedy Hallman for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Mel Qualizza. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
1-10-IND23 (4Q: 08:30) K.C. Carter ran a trap outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB John Tinoisamoa, assisted by ILB Mel Qualizza.
Cincinnati: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
2-13-IND26 (4Q: 08:08) Fred Mount pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Thurman Hutchison. OLB John Tinoisamoa blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-IND26 (4Q: 08:01) Fred Mount pass completed to WR Will Tanner for 12 yards. Tackled by S Stan Wilkens. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-1-IND14 (4Q: 07:43) Fred Mount pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Richie Reichardt. ILB Mel Qualizza defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Indianapolis: 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.
1-10-IND14 (4Q: 07:39) Vince Sutter ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Bear Blackston, assisted by S Tony Kingsley. Cincinnati's Cris Farr was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Indianapolis: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-IND15 (4Q: 06:53) Vince Sutter ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Sammy Freeman, assisted by CB Doug Fleming. Key block delivered by Gilbert Gaudino.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-IND23 (4Q: 06:06) Emmitt Miller pass completed to RB Ellis Lyle for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Richard Blackston. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lyle gained 7 yards after the catch.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND32 (4Q: 05:20) Vince Sutter ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Victor Borders.
Indianapolis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-IND36 (4Q: 04:34) Vince Sutter ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Victor Borders.
Indianapolis: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Blackston is blitzing.
3-5-IND37 (4Q: 03:49) Vince Sutter ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by S Cris Farr. Key block delivered by Carl Madrigal.
Indianapolis: 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.
1-10-CIN45 (4Q: 03:03) Vince Sutter ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Eugene Schwartz. Key block delivered by Isaac Herzog.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CIN35 (4Q: 02:19) Vince Sutter ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Sammy Freeman.
Cincinnati called a time out.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-CIN32 (4Q: 02:11) Vince Sutter ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Richard Blackston.
Cincinnati called a time out.
Indianapolis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-1-CIN26 (4Q: 02:04) Ellis Lyle ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB David Evans. Key block delivered by Isaac Herzog.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CIN25 (4Q: 01:57) Vince Sutter ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Bear Blackston, assisted by S Cris Farr. DT Eugene Schwartz crushed Isaac Herzog to wreck the play. Cincinnati's Cris Farr was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out.
Cincinnati called a time out.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-12-CIN27 (4Q: 01:49) Vince Sutter ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Wes Huntley.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-10-CIN25 (4Q: 01:04) Ellis Lyle ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Pollard. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN CB Wes Huntley for 8 yards to the CIN31. Tackled by Ellis Lyle.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CIN31 (4Q: 00:58) Fred Mount pass completed to FB Charlie Sanford for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Mel Qualizza, assisted by S Tony Brody.
Cincinnati: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-CIN29 (4Q: 00:37) Fred Mount spiked the ball to stop the clock.
Cincinnati: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-CIN29 (4Q: 00:32) Fred Mount scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB John Tinoisamoa.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Sherrill is blitzing.
4-6-CIN35 (4Q: 00:15) Fred Mount pass completed to WR Kennedy Hallman for 8 yards. Tackled by S Tony Brody. Hallman gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
1-10-CIN28 (4Q: 00:09) Fred Mount pass completed to TE Kirk Perales for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Gene Moseley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for an Illegal Shift.
Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-CIN23 (4Q: 00:09) Fred Mount pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kennedy Hallman. S Stan Wilkens defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Final Score: Indianapolis Colts 13, Cincinnati Bengals 3