Week 3, 2026

Played in Houston, TX, weather: 82 degrees, fair, calm.
New England won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Albert Chrebet kicked off 52 yards from the HOU30. Mark Rhoads returned the ball 17 yards to the NED35. Tackled by Kelly Madera.
New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED35 (1Q: 14:33) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED46 (1Q: 13:53) Donald Scukanec ran inside the right tackle for 27 yards. Tackled by OLB Lewis Lee. Key block delivered by Leland Roundy.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU27 (1Q: 13:11) Jerome Alexander ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Lewis Lee, assisted by DE Ronald Woodward.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-HOU23 (1Q: 12:34) Donald Scukanec ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrell Murack, assisted by OLB Vernon Morrison.
New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-HOU21 (1Q: 11:54) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Max McDonald for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Lewis Lee. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-4-HOU21 (1Q: 11:19) Walter Dawkins attempted a 38 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
Houston: 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-HOU28 (1Q: 11:11) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kurt Snyder. DE Lorenzo Daniels drove right through Josh Buckner to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU28 (1Q: 11:05) Heath Brodie pass completed to TE Kelly Madera for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis. 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 Illegal Contact.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU33 (1Q: 10:59) Heath Brodie pass completed to TE Reggie Freeman for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU48 (1Q: 10:19) Jackie Barber ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Connell. PENALTY: New England was called for Offsides.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-5-NED47 (1Q: 10:13) Brad Barnett ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Norbert Toomer.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-NED46 (1Q: 09:46) Brad Barnett ran inside the right guard for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Gerald Smeenge, assisted by S David Tynik. Key block delivered by Raymond Takemura.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED34 (1Q: 09:06) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Gerald Smeenge, assisted by S Norbert Toomer. Rader gained 1 yard after the catch.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-NED27 (1Q: 08:26) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Gerald Smeenge.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-3-NED03 (1Q: 07:41) Brad Barnett ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Kelly Franz. CB Gerald Smeenge knocked down Reggie Freeman to break up the play.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Willis is blitzing.
2-4-NED04 (1Q: 06:56) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Houston 6, New England 0
(1Q: 06:56) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Houston 7, New England 0
(1Q: 06:46) Albert Chrebet kicked off 67 yards from the HOU30. Mark Rhoads returned the ball 23 yards to the NED26. Tackled by Quinn McKenzie.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED26 (1Q: 06:25) Cadillac Escalante scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-NED30 (1Q: 05:55) Bernard Escalante pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Max McDonald. DT Wendell Giefeke blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-NED30 (1Q: 05:48) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED44 (1Q: 05:14) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Lewis Lee. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Wilcox is blitzing.
2-7-NED47 (1Q: 04:39) Bernard Escalante pass completed to TE Chester Akaka for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons. Akaka gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: 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.
1-10-HOU39 (1Q: 04:16) Martin Mills ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Wendell Giefeke. PENALTY: New England was called for Offensive Holding.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-20-HOU49 (1Q: 04:10) Martin Mills ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas, assisted by S Harold Mason. Key block delivered by Shannon Lyons.
New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-13-HOU42 (1Q: 03:30) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox. Hicks gained 3 yards after the catch.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-9-HOU38 (1Q: 03:03) Bernard Escalante pass completed to TE Chester Akaka for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-HOU32 (1Q: 02:34) Walter Dawkins attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 7, New England 3
(1Q: 02:26) Walter Dawkins kicked off 67 yards from the NED30. Edwin Forbes returned the ball 28 yards to the HOU31. Tackled by Rick Harmon.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU31 (1Q: 01:50) Brad Barnett ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Connell.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-8-HOU33 (1Q: 01:23) Jackie Barber ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson, assisted by DT Johnny Connell.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-HOU34 (1Q: 00:49) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold. Rader gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU48 (1Q: 00:09) Brad Barnett ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Kerry Townes, assisted by S David Tynik.
Start of second quarter.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-HOU50 (2Q: 15:00) Heath Brodie scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Ernie Sturgeon.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-NED45 (2Q: 14:31) Heath Brodie pass was dropped by WR Bucky Organ. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New England was called for Defensive Pass Interference. New England's Kelly Franz was hurt on the play.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Davidson and Willis are blitzing.
1-10-NED29 (2Q: 14:25) Brad Barnett ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Johnny Connell, assisted by ILB Jay Willis.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-NED28 (2Q: 13:48) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 28 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Snyder gained 22 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston 13, New England 3
(2Q: 13:48) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Houston 14, New England 3
(2Q: 13:35) Albert Chrebet kicked off 58 yards from the HOU30. Leslie Hicks returned the ball 18 yards to the NED30. Tackled by Brad Barnett.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED30 (2Q: 13:03) Bernard Escalante pass completed to TE Cole Francis for 27 yards. Tackled by OLB Lewis Lee. Francis gained 16 yards after the catch.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU43 (2Q: 12:27) Martin Mills ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie. Key block delivered by Kendall Fox.
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.
2-1-HOU34 (2Q: 11:54) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU33 (2Q: 11:23) Martin Mills ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Woodward, assisted by DT Tyrell Murack. Key block delivered by Brady Hatley.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-HOU25 (2Q: 10:48) Martin Mills ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Lewis Lee. Key block delivered by Charlie Andrade.
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-HOU22 (2Q: 10:10) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox, assisted by CB Fred Lemons. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
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, expecting the pass.
1-7-HOU07 (2Q: 09:46) Donald Scukanec ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Woodward. Key block delivered by Shannon Lyons. Lyons ran over J.J. Donovan to set up the play.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Lee is blitzing.
2-2-HOU02 (2Q: 09:17) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left guard for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jerome Alexander. Houston 14, New England 9
(2Q: 09:17) Extra point by Walter Dawkins was good. Houston 14, New England 10
(2Q: 09:07) Walter Dawkins kicked off 66 yards from the NED30. Edwin Forbes returned the ball 23 yards to the HOU27. Tackled by Don Abrams.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU27 (2Q: 08:33) Brad Barnett ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Kerry Townes. Key block delivered by Kendrick Stevenson.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-HOU35 (2Q: 07:59) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, 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. Davidson and Willis are blitzing.
1-10-HOU48 (2Q: 07:13) Brad Barnett ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Kerry Townes, assisted by S Malcolm Specter.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU48 (2Q: 06:44) Brad Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT T.K.O. Schofer, assisted by S David Tynik.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread 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.
3-6-NED48 (2Q: 06:12) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 33 yards. Tackled by CB Rick Harmon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Snyder gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED15 (2Q: 05:33) Brad Barnett ran around right end for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Raymond Takemura. Takemura ran over David Tynik to set up the play. Houston 20, New England 10
(2Q: 05:33) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Houston 21, New England 10
(2Q: 05:26) Albert Chrebet kicked off 60 yards from the HOU30. Leslie Hicks returned the ball 23 yards to the NED33. Tackled by Quinn McKenzie.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED33 (2Q: 04:53) Cadillac Escalante sacked by DE Oscar Battle for a loss of 5 yards. Battle ran right past Ralph Oliveira and knocked down the quarterback. Houston's Shawn Fazande was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-15-NED28 (2Q: 04:33) Bernard Escalante pass completed to FB John Kelley for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Wendell Giefeke. Kelley gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-NED39 (2Q: 04:15) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Max McDonald. DT Wendell Giefeke defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-4-NED39 (2Q: 04:08) Lester Laxdal punted 51 yards. Earl Rader returned the kick 21 yards to the HOU31. Tackled by Jackie Bard. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Don Abrams at the HOU31.
New England: Pro 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-HOU31 (2Q: 03:57) Cadillac Escalante scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox and assisted by CB Dean Barber.
New England: Weak 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.
2-5-HOU26 (2Q: 03:38) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Cole Francis. S Harold Mason knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-HOU26 (2Q: 03:34) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Terrell Boyd for 18 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-8-HOU08 (2Q: 03:16) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Rhoads. DE Oscar Battle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-4-HOU04 (2Q: 03:09) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Donald Scukanec. DE Ronald Woodward hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Weak 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. Lee is blitzing.
2-4-HOU04 (2Q: 03:02) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Lee is blitzing.
2-9-HOU09 (2Q: 02:58) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons.
New England: 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. Wilcox is blitzing.
3-7-HOU07 (2Q: 02:42) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston 21, New England 16
(2Q: 02:42) Extra point by Walter Dawkins was good. Houston 21, New England 17
(2Q: 02:31) Walter Dawkins kicked off 54 yards from the NED30. Edwin Forbes returned the ball 19 yards to the HOU35. Tackled by Jackie Bard.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Meier is blitzing.
1-10-HOU35 (2Q: 02:09) Jackie Barber ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson, assisted by S Norbert Toomer.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread 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. Davidson is blitzing.
2-13-HOU32 (2Q: 02:00) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Rick Harmon. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU50 (2Q: 01:30) Jackie Barber ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Doyle is blitzing.
2-7-NED47 (2Q: 00:52) Brad Barnett ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Clay Johnston, assisted by DT Johnny Connell.
(2Q: 00:52) Houston called a time out.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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.
3-2-NED42 (2Q: 00:43) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bucky Organ. OLB Quentin Davidson defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-NED42 (2Q: 00:37) Richie Lake punted 42 yards. Touchback.
New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED20 (2Q: 00:31) Bernard Escalante dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Walter Dawkins kicked off 62 yards from the NED30. Edwin Forbes returned the ball 19 yards to the HOU27. Tackled by Don Abrams.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU27 (3Q: 14:25) Brad Barnett ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis, assisted by DT Johnny Connell. DT Johnny Connell knocked down Reggie Freeman to break up the play.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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. Willis is blitzing.
2-9-HOU28 (3Q: 13:51) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Kerry Townes. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rader gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU42 (3Q: 13:21) Brad Barnett ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold, assisted by ILB Jay Willis. Barnett made a great move on Norbert Toomer. Key block delivered by Kendrick Stevenson.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Harmon is blitzing.
2-4-HOU48 (3Q: 12:42) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Rader. S Norbert Toomer defended the pass.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-4-HOU48 (3Q: 12:37) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Rader. DT T.K.O. Schofer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-4-HOU48 (3Q: 12:27) Richie Lake punted 47 yards. Leslie Hicks returned the kick 0 yards to the NED05. Tackled by Reggie Freeman.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED05 (3Q: 12:16) Martin Mills ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox. PENALTY: New England was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
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.
2-9-NED06 (3Q: 12:07) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to TE Kendall Fox for 26 yards. Tackled by OLB Brady Kirk. Fox gained 12 yards after the catch.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED32 (3Q: 11:35) Donald Scukanec ran inside the right guard for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Keith Small, assisted by CB Fred Lemons. Key block delivered by Jerome Alexander. Alexander ran over Harold Mason to set up the play.
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-NED44 (3Q: 11:04) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Max McDonald for 8 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. McDonald gained 2 yards after the catch.
New England: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-HOU48 (3Q: 10:16) Cadillac Escalante pass completed to WR Max McDonald for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Woodward. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU40 (3Q: 09:49) Donald Scukanec ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Burt Morlando, assisted by DE Oscar Battle.
New England: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-HOU39 (3Q: 09:09) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Andy Inthapany, assisted by S Burt Morlando. Rhoads gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Weak 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-HOU26 (3Q: 08:34) Cadillac Escalante pass was intended for TE Kendall Fox and was intercepted by CB Dean Barber at the HOU15. The interception was returned 15 yards. Tackled by Leslie Hicks.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU30 (3Q: 08:21) Jackie Barber ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Clay Johnston.
Houston: 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.
2-10-HOU30 (3Q: 07:51) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis, assisted by CB Rick Harmon. Barnett gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU43 (3Q: 07:23) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kurt Snyder. DT Johnny Connell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU43 (3Q: 07:16) Brad Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Malcolm Specter. Key block delivered by Kendrick Stevenson.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-NED48 (3Q: 06:44) Brad Barnett ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED46 (3Q: 06:05) Brad Barnett ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Connell. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED DE Ernie Sturgeon for 8 yards to the HOU45. Tackled by Alfred Streepy.
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU45 (3Q: 05:57) Donald Scukanec ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie, assisted by S Burt Morlando.
New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU45 (3Q: 05:28) Bernard Escalante pass was intended for WR Leslie Hicks and was intercepted by S Burt Morlando at the HOU21. The interception was returned 13 yards. Tackled by Mark Rhoads.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU34 (3Q: 05:15) Brad Barnett ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Willis and Meier are blitzing.
2-7-HOU37 (3Q: 04:31) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-HOU32 (3Q: 04:23) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson. Rader gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-HOU41 (3Q: 03:53) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back 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-NED46 (3Q: 03:22) Brad Barnett ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S David Tynik, assisted by DE Kerry Townes. Key block delivered by Ernest Occean.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-NED39 (3Q: 02:57) Heath Brodie pass completed to TE Kelly Madera for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson. Madera gained 1 yard after the catch.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED33 (3Q: 02:30) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Rader. CB Gerald Smeenge defended the pass.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-NED33 (3Q: 02:22) Jackie Barber ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Craven.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-NED26 (3Q: 01:58) Brad Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by S David Tynik, assisted by OLB Spencer Doyle. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz.
Houston: Pro 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-NED13 (3Q: 01:22) Heath Brodie pass was intended for WR Earl Rader and was intercepted by CB Rick Harmon in the end zone. Touchback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
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-NED20 (3Q: 01:13) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Shawn Fazande. PENALTY: Houston was called for Too Many Men on the Field. The penalty was declined.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Lee is blitzing.
1-10-NED34 (3Q: 01:02) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-NED40 (3Q: 00:19) Donald Scukanec ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Woodward.
Start of fourth quarter.
New England: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-NED39 (4Q: 15:00) Cadillac Escalante pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. DE Sam Taliancich blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-5-NED39 (4Q: 14:55) Lester Laxdal punted 40 yards. J.J. Donovan returned the kick 6 yards to the HOU27. Tackled by Cole Francis.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU27 (4Q: 14:44) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 16 yards. Tackled by S Norbert Toomer, assisted by CB Rick Harmon. Rader gained 11 yards after the catch.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Willis is blitzing.
1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 14:05) Brad Barnett ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Johnny Connell.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-HOU44 (4Q: 13:20) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Reggie Freeman. OLB Warren Stewart defended the pass.
Houston: 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.
3-9-HOU44 (4Q: 13:12) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 15 yards. Tackled by S Norbert Toomer, assisted by ILB Jay Willis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED41 (4Q: 12:35) Brad Barnett ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Connell.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NED41 (4Q: 11:51) Brad Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT T.K.O. Schofer.
Houston: 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.
3-9-NED40 (4Q: 11:10) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Scottie Walters. OLB Quentin Davidson defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-9-NED40 (4Q: 11:03) Richie Lake punted 40 yards. Touchback.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED20 (4Q: 10:57) Bernard Escalante pass was intended for WR Mark Rhoads and was intercepted by CB Dean Barber at the NED22. The interception was returned 6 yards. Tackled by Mark Rhoads.
Houston: 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. Arnold is blitzing.
1-10-NED16 (4Q: 10:47) Heath Brodie sacked by DT Johnny Connell and DE Lorenzo Daniels for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Ernest Occean.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Davidson is blitzing.
2-19-NED25 (4Q: 10:09) Heath Brodie pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Kurt Snyder. DE Lorenzo Daniels blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-19-NED25 (4Q: 10:02) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Jackie Barber for 10 yards. Tackled by S David Tynik. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-9-NED15 (4Q: 09:26) Darrin Borders attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 24, New England 17
(4Q: 09:20) Albert Chrebet kicked off 55 yards from the HOU30. Leslie Hicks returned the ball 39 yards to the HOU46. Tackled by Reggie Freeman.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU46 (4Q: 08:47) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Lewis Lee and assisted by CB Fred Lemons.
New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU35 (4Q: 07:59) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Burt Morlando.
New England: 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, expecting the pass.
2-9-HOU34 (4Q: 07:32) Cadillac Escalante pass was intended for WR Max McDonald and was intercepted by ILB Raymond Wilcox at the HOU26. The interception was returned 41 yards. Tackled by Max McDonald. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED33 (4Q: 07:20) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Rader. DE Ernie Sturgeon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Doyle and Stewart are blitzing.
2-10-NED33 (4Q: 07:12) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 5 yards. Tackled by S Norbert Toomer.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-NED28 (4Q: 06:27) Brad Barnett ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis. Key block delivered by Louie Kleaver.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED18 (4Q: 05:42) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Rick Harmon, assisted by OLB Quentin Davidson.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-NED12 (4Q: 04:56) Brad Barnett ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S David Tynik.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-NED10 (4Q: 04:08) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Reggie Freeman. DE Lorenzo Daniels drove right through Raymond Takemura to hurry the quarterback.
4-2-NED10 (4Q: 04:01) Darrin Borders attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 27, New England 17
(4Q: 03:53) Albert Chrebet kicked off 60 yards from the HOU30. Leslie Hicks returned the ball 19 yards to the NED29. Tackled by Kelly Madera.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED29 (4Q: 03:44) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Don Abrams for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jumbo Hines, assisted by ILB Shawn Fazande. Abrams gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-NED34 (4Q: 03:27) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Max McDonald. DE Sam Taliancich hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-NED34 (4Q: 03:18) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Cory Blackburn. DE Ronald Woodward hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: 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.
4-5-NED34 (4Q: 03:08) Cadillac Escalante pass was dropped by FB Jerome Alexander. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs. PENALTY: New England was called for Tripping. The penalty was declined.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Davidson is blitzing.
1-10-NED34 (4Q: 03:02) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 19 yards. Tackled by S David Tynik. Snyder gained 1 yard after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Donnell Arnold for 3 yards to the NED18.
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.
1-10-NED18 (4Q: 02:55) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Max McDonald. DE Oscar Battle drove right through Xavier England to hurry the quarterback.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NED18 (4Q: 02:48) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. CB Andy Inthapany defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NED18 (4Q: 02:39) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined.
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-NED31 (4Q: 02:31) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox.
New England: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-NED37 (4Q: 02:14) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. ILB Shawn Fazande defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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.
3-4-NED37 (4Q: 02:06) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start.
New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-NED32 (4Q: 02:06) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. PENALTY: Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New England: 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-NED37 (4Q: 01:59) Bernard Escalante scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Andy Inthapany.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-NED43 (4Q: 01:43) Bernard Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. S Harold Mason defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-NED43 (4Q: 01:33) Bernard Escalante pass was dropped by TE Chester Akaka. 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 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-4-NED43 (4Q: 01:27) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Max McDonald for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas, assisted by ILB Raymond Wilcox. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED46 (4Q: 01:17) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: Single-Back 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.
1-15-HOU49 (4Q: 01:17) Brad Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Kerry Townes.
New England called a time out.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Davidson is blitzing.
2-13-NED49 (4Q: 01:08) Brad Barnett ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-13-NED49 (4Q: 01:02) Brad Barnett ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Norbert Toomer, assisted by OLB Quentin Davidson.
New England called a time out.
4-8-NED44 (4Q: 00:52) Richie Lake punted 39 yards. The ball was downed at the NED05.
New England: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Morrison is blitzing.
1-10-NED05 (4Q: 00:41) Bernard Escalante pass was dropped by TE Kendall Fox.
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NED05 (4Q: 00:34) Cadillac Escalante pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. DE Oscar Battle simply tossed Shannon Lyons aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
New England: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NED05 (4Q: 00:25) Bernard Escalante pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 3 yards. Tackled by S J.J. Donovan, assisted by CB Dean Barber.
New England called a time out.
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.
4-7-NED08 (4Q: 00:15) Bernard Escalante pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Mark Rhoads. DE Sam Taliancich blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-8-NED08 (4Q: 00:09) Heath Brodie dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Houston Texans 27, New England Patriots 17