Week 2, 2027

Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 47 degrees, fair, 3 mph wind.
Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Jeff Bullock kicked off 79 yards from the STL30. Touchback.
Pittsburgh: 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 15:00) Howie de Marco pass completed to TE Dexter Sobien for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Alfred Hanson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-PIT23 (1Q: 14:14) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR Darren Patchet for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Malcolm Beustring, assisted by OLB Randall Money. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Money, Hanson and Alston are blitzing.
3-2-PIT28 (1Q: 13:32) HD de Marco pass completed to TE Andrew Pittman for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Alvin Roseman, assisted by CB Ross Bensen. Pittman gained 7 yards after the catch.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT40 (1Q: 12:44) Bruce Carlisle ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Jose Prescott. Key block delivered by Randal Moffitt.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-PIT46 (1Q: 12:13) Bruce Carlisle ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Max Coles, assisted by S Clay Van Pelt.
Pittsburgh: 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.
3-6-PIT44 (1Q: 11:32) Howie de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tito Delgadillo. OLB Randall Money defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-PIT44 (1Q: 11:25) Terrell Blades punted 32 yards. Bernie Garner returned the kick 5 yards to the STL29. Tackled by Jerame Englund.
St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL29 (1Q: 11:18) Colin Whiting ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Rickey Wolf, assisted by DE Hollywood Henderson. Key block delivered by Buddy Georges.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-STL35 (1Q: 10:33) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Drew Inhofe.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL40 (1Q: 10:09) Colin Whiting ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Geno McKenzie.
St. Louis: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-STL40 (1Q: 09:27) Colin Whiting ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Norman Barker. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Tripping.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-20-STL30 (1Q: 09:20) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Roger Farr for 6 yards. Tackled by S Preston Cote. Farr gained 1 yard after the catch.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-14-STL36 (1Q: 08:47) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Ty Jonas for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Carl Watson. Jonas gained 2 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh's Leonard Hilliard was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor elbow injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
St. Louis: Single-Back 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. Barker is blitzing.
1-10-PIT37 (1Q: 08:09) PENALTY: St. Louis was called for a False Start.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-PIT42 (1Q: 08:02) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Ricky Kiddoo for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Pat Gelbart. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-13-PIT40 (1Q: 07:36) Bennie Fanwick ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold, assisted by DT Winston Ansara.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gott and Cote are blitzing.
3-12-PIT39 (1Q: 06:51) Lorenzo Joyner scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by S Cole Sanders. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-11-PIT38 (1Q: 06:40) Rodney Restifo punted 38 yards. Touchback.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 06:33) Bruce Carlisle ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Max Coles, assisted by DE Christian Stuart.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-PIT16 (1Q: 05:50) HD de Marco scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-PIT21 (1Q: 05:07) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR Kirk Ellison for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Roman Long. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-5-PIT25 (1Q: 04:29) Terrell Blades punted 45 yards. Bernie Garner called for a fair catch at the STL30.
St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-STL30 (1Q: 04:22) Colin Whiting ran inside the left tackle for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Pat Gelbart. Key block delivered by Teddy Fulcher.
St. Louis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT50 (1Q: 03:45) Lorenzo Joyner pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Bryant Finch. DT Winston Ansara hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Inhofe and Cote are blitzing.
2-10-PIT50 (1Q: 03:41) Bennie Fanwick ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Bernard Gott, assisted by DT Andrew Toscano. Key block delivered by Teddy Buchanan.
St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-PIT41 (1Q: 03:08) Lorenzo Joyner pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jason Granberry. DE Charles Henderson simply tossed Buddy Georges aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
4-1-PIT41 (1Q: 03:02) Rodney Restifo punted 41 yards. Touchback.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 02:55) Jerame Englund ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Alfred Hanson.
Pittsburgh: 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.
2-11-PIT19 (1Q: 02:23) Howie de Marco pass completed to TE Andrew Pittman for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money, assisted by S Darren Holdhusen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: 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.
1-10-PIT30 (1Q: 01:37) Bruce Carlisle ran inside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Ty Allard, assisted by CB Roman Long. Key block delivered by Mike Emerson.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT43 (1Q: 01:02) Howie de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Kirk Kerr. ILB Drew Rollo defended the pass.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-PIT43 (1Q: 00:57) Bruce Carlisle ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-20-PIT33 (1Q: 00:48) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR Darren Patchet for 50 yards. Tackled by ILB Drew Rollo. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Patchet gained 40 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of second quarter.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-STL17 (2Q: 15:00) Howie de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR The Assassin Patchet. DE Christian Stuart hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-STL17 (2Q: 14:54) Bruce Carlisle ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Clay Van Pelt.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-STL13 (2Q: 14:31) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR Kirk Ellison for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Jose Prescott. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: 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.
1-6-STL06 (2Q: 13:59) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR The Assassin Patchet for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-STL03 (2Q: 13:13) Bruce Carlisle ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Alfred Hanson, assisted by DT Ty Allard.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-STL06 (2Q: 12:42) HD de Marco pass completed to WR David Brown for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Pittsburgh 6, St. Louis 0
(2Q: 12:42) Extra point by Bert Johnson was good. Pittsburgh 7, St. Louis 0
(2Q: 12:35) Bert Johnson kicked off 79 yards from the PIT30. Touchback.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL20 (2Q: 12:35) Colin Whiting ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Jackie Aguirre, assisted by OLB Drew Inhofe.
St. Louis: 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.
2-9-STL21 (2Q: 12:10) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Ricky Kiddoo for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Louie Coe. St. Louis's Colin Whiting was hurt on the play.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-STL24 (2Q: 11:29) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to TE Bryant Finch for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Carl Watson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
4-7-STL23 (2Q: 10:53) Rodney Restifo punted 40 yards. Preston Cote returned the kick 4 yards to the PIT41. Tackled by Emmitt Rickman.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT41 (2Q: 10:43) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR Darren Patchet for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Geoff Polston.
Pittsburgh: 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.
2-6-PIT45 (2Q: 10:16) Marty Douglas ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money, assisted by DT Ty Allard. Key block delivered by Seth Sutton.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL47 (2Q: 09:40) Bruce Carlisle ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Glenn Alston, assisted by ILB Alfred Hanson. Key block delivered by Seth Sutton. Sutton flattened Jose Prescott to ensure the play's success.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-1-STL38 (2Q: 09:10) Jerame Englund ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Christian Stuart, assisted by S Clay Van Pelt. Key block delivered by Randal Moffitt.
Pittsburgh: 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 pass.
1-10-STL34 (2Q: 08:47) Marty Douglas ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Ty Allard.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-STL33 (2Q: 08:13) Bruce Carlisle ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Clay Van Pelt.
Pittsburgh: 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-STL32 (2Q: 07:42) Howie de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kirk Ellison. DT Ty Allard drove right through Seth Sutton to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Defensive Holding.
Pittsburgh: 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-STL27 (2Q: 07:32) Howie de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darren Patchet. S Clay Van Pelt defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-STL27 (2Q: 07:26) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR Darren Patchet for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Money and Rollo are blitzing.
3-3-STL20 (2Q: 06:41) Howie de Marco pass completed to TE Andrew Pittman for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Glenn Alston, assisted by S Bobby Cochrane.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL17 (2Q: 06:11) HD de Marco pass completed to WR Tito Delgadillo for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen, assisted by OLB Glenn Alston.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-7-STL07 (2Q: 05:37) HD de Marco scrambled for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Unnecessary Roughness. The penalty was declined. Pittsburgh 13, St. Louis 0
(2Q: 05:37) Extra point by Bert Johnson was good. Pittsburgh 14, St. Louis 0
(2Q: 05:27) Big Money Johnson kicked off 71 yards from the PIT30. Darren Holdhusen returned the ball 22 yards to the STL21. Tackled by Leonard Hilliard.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Gott and Barker are blitzing.
1-10-STL21 (2Q: 04:59) Lorenzo Joyner sacked by OLB Bernard Gott for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Buddy Georges.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-16-STL15 (2Q: 04:22) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 9 yards. Tackled by S Preston Cote. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Footman is blitzing.
3-7-STL24 (2Q: 03:45) Bennie Fanwick ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Charles Henderson, assisted by ILB F.U. Footman.
4-11-STL20 (2Q: 03:27) Rodney Restifo punted 30 yards. Preston Cote returned the kick 50 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 20, St. Louis 0
(2Q: 03:27) Extra point by Big Money Johnson was good. Pittsburgh 21, St. Louis 0
(2Q: 03:19) Bert Johnson kicked off 61 yards from the PIT30. Darren Holdhusen returned the ball 18 yards to the STL27. Tackled by Duane Shapiro.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL27 (2Q: 02:49) Bennie Fanwick ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Pat Gelbart, assisted by DT Winston Ansara. ILB Pat Gelbart knocked down Hugh Gadget to break up the play.
St. Louis: 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.
2-10-STL27 (2Q: 02:27) Bennie Fanwick ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Gene McKenzie, assisted by OLB Bernard Gott.
St. Louis: 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. Inhofe is blitzing.
3-8-STL29 (2Q: 02:09) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Quentin Giles for 36 yards. Tackled by CB Leonard Hilliard. Giles gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
St. Louis: 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-PIT35 (2Q: 02:00) Lorenzo Joyner pass was dropped by WR Roger Farr. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: I 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.
2-10-PIT35 (2Q: 01:52) PENALTY: St. Louis was called for a False Start.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-PIT40 (2Q: 01:52) Lorenzo Joyner pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. DT Andrew Toscano drove right through Amos Brock to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-PIT40 (2Q: 01:45) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Bernie Garner for 40 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Pittsburgh 21, St. Louis 6
(2Q: 01:45) Extra point by Jeff Bullock was good. Pittsburgh 21, St. Louis 7
(2Q: 01:26) Jeff Bullock kicked off 54 yards from the STL30. Darren Patchet returned the ball 27 yards to the PIT43. Tackled by Emmitt Rickman.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-PIT43 (2Q: 01:18) HD de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Andrew Pittman. CB Ross Bensen defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-PIT43 (2Q: 01:11) Marty Douglas ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Clay Van Pelt.
Pittsburgh: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-PIT49 (2Q: 00:54) Howie de Marco scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Clay Van Pelt and assisted by S Darren Holdhusen.
(2Q: 00:54) Pittsburgh called a time out.
Pittsburgh: Five-Receiver Spread 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-STL44 (2Q: 00:47) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR David Brown for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Roman Long. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Brown gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
(2Q: 00:47) Pittsburgh called a time out.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-STL17 (2Q: 00:40) Howie de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kirk Ellison. CB Dennis Brock defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-STL17 (2Q: 00:31) HD de Marco pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Dexter Sobien. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-STL17 (2Q: 00:24) Howie de Marco scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Drew Rollo. St. Louis's Lewis Bledsoe was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor foot injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
(2Q: 00:24) Pittsburgh called a time out.
4-6-STL13 (2Q: 00:13) Big Money Johnson attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 24, St. Louis 7
(2Q: 00:05) Bert Johnson kicked off 60 yards from the PIT30. Darren Holdhusen returned the ball 14 yards to the STL24. Tackled by David Brown.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Bert Johnson kicked off 67 yards from the PIT30. Darren Holdhusen returned the ball 13 yards to the STL16. Tackled by Tito Delgadillo.
St. Louis: 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-STL16 (3Q: 14:43) Bennie Fanwick ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Carl Watson.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gelbart and Footman are blitzing.
2-12-STL14 (3Q: 14:07) Bennie Fanwick ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Preston Cote, assisted by ILB Floyd Footman. Key block delivered by Steven Humphries.
St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-STL22 (3Q: 13:42) Bennie Fanwick ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Louie Coe. Key block delivered by Buddy Georges.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gelbart is blitzing.
1-10-STL33 (3Q: 13:10) Lorenzo Joyner pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Quentin Giles. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-STL33 (3Q: 13:01) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Ty Jonas for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Louie Coe. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-STL38 (3Q: 12:52) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to FB Kerry Birchall for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Pat Gelbart. Birchall gained 11 yards after the catch.
St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-STL49 (3Q: 12:23) Lorenzo Joyner pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bernie Garner. DT Winston Ansara blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-STL49 (3Q: 12:13) Lorenzo Joyner pass was dropped by TE Bryant Finch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Inhofe is blitzing.
3-10-STL49 (3Q: 12:06) Lorenzo Joyner pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Bryant Finch. DE Charles Henderson blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-STL49 (3Q: 11:57) Rodney Restifo punted 48 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT03.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT03 (3Q: 11:50) Marty Douglas ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money, assisted by ILB Alfred Hanson. Key block delivered by Randal Moffitt. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT13 (3Q: 11:41) Bruce Carlisle ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Brock, assisted by S Bobby Cochrane.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-PIT09 (3Q: 11:10) HD de Marco pass completed to WR Darren Patchet for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Roman Long. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-PIT16 (3Q: 10:26) HD de Marco pass completed to WR Kirk Ellison for 8 yards. Tackled by S Darren Holdhusen. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: 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 pass.
1-10-PIT24 (3Q: 09:43) Jerame Englund ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Ty Allard.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-PIT25 (3Q: 09:11) Bruce Carlisle ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen, assisted by CB Roman Long. Key block delivered by Seth Sutton. Sutton flattened Clay Van Pelt to ensure the play's success.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT34 (3Q: 08:43) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR David Brown for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Ross Bensen.
Pittsburgh: 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-PIT44 (3Q: 08:02) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR Tito Delgadillo for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money, assisted by CB Ross Bensen. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: 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.
2-7-PIT47 (3Q: 07:14) Marty Douglas ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Roman Long.
Pittsburgh: 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.
3-7-PIT47 (3Q: 06:33) HD de Marco sacked by DE Christian Stuart for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Sedrick Cleaver. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
4-12-PIT42 (3Q: 05:54) Terrell Blades punted 44 yards. Bernie Garner returned the kick 8 yards to the STL22. Tackled by Jerame Englund.
St. Louis: 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. Cote is blitzing.
1-10-STL22 (3Q: 05:44) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to RB Bennie Fanwick for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jackie Aguirre. Fanwick gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: 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.
2-4-STL28 (3Q: 04:56) Bennie Fanwick ran around left end for 62 yards. Tackled by S Norman Barker. Key block delivered by Teddy Fulcher.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Footman is blitzing.
1-10-PIT10 (3Q: 04:19) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to FB Kerry Birchall for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Leonard Hilliard, assisted by OLB Bernard Gott.
St. Louis: 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. Gott and Footman are blitzing.
2-6-PIT06 (3Q: 03:41) Bennie Fanwick ran around the left tackle for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold.
St. Louis: Five-Receiver Spread 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. Hilliard is blitzing.
3-2-PIT02 (3Q: 03:05) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Bernie Garner for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Pittsburgh 24, St. Louis 13
(3Q: 03:05) Extra point by Jeff Bullock was good. Pittsburgh 24, St. Louis 14
(3Q: 02:56) Jeff Bullock kicked off 74 yards from the STL30. Darren Patchet returned the ball 19 yards to the PIT15. Tackled by Bennie Fanwick.
Pittsburgh: 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-PIT15 (3Q: 02:34) HD de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darren Patchet. DE Jose Prescott hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-PIT15 (3Q: 02:24) Bruce Carlisle ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Glenn Alston. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-17-PIT08 (3Q: 02:14) Howie de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR David Brown. S Darren Holdhusen defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: 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.
3-17-PIT08 (3Q: 02:08) Howie de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tito Delgadillo. CB Dennis Brock defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-17-PIT08 (3Q: 02:02) Terrell Blades punted 42 yards. Bernie Garner returned the kick 11 yards to the PIT39. Tackled by Tito Delgadillo.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT39 (3Q: 01:53) Lorenzo Joyner sacked by DE Edward Arnold for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Hugh Gadget.
St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-PIT44 (3Q: 01:09) Bennie Fanwick ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Pat Gelbart.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-PIT40 (3Q: 00:33) Lorenzo Joyner pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Roger Farr. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-11-PIT40 (3Q: 00:23) Rodney Restifo punted 40 yards. Touchback.
Pittsburgh: 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-PIT20 (3Q: 00:16) Howie de Marco scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Clay Van Pelt.
Start of fourth quarter.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-PIT24 (4Q: 15:00) HD de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kirk Ellison. DT Malcolm Beustring hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-PIT24 (4Q: 14:54) HD de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bruce Carlisle. DT Ty Allard drove right through Seth Sutton to hurry the quarterback. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-PIT24 (4Q: 14:49) Terrell Blades punted 42 yards. Bernie Garner called for a fair catch at the STL34.
St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-STL34 (4Q: 14:39) Bennie Fanwick ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Drew Inhofe.
St. Louis: 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.
2-7-STL37 (4Q: 13:54) Bennie Fanwick ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold. Key block delivered by Hugh Gadget.
St. Louis: 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-STL47 (4Q: 13:28) Bennie Fanwick ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Desmond Franks, assisted by OLB Bernard Gott.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-STL49 (4Q: 12:57) Bennie Fanwick ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Bernard Gott.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-PIT50 (4Q: 12:24) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Ty Jonas for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Louie Coe. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Pittsburgh's Bernard Gott was hurt on the play.
St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-1-PIT44 (4Q: 11:53) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to TE Bryant Finch for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Gene McKenzie. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
St. Louis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-PIT39 (4Q: 11:43) Bennie Fanwick ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB F.U. Footman, assisted by OLB Drew Inhofe.
St. Louis: Five-Receiver Spread 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. Footman is blitzing.
2-6-PIT35 (4Q: 10:57) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Ricky Kiddoo for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Pat Gelbart. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
St. Louis: Single-Back 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.
1-10-PIT24 (4Q: 10:24) Lorenzo Joyner pass was dropped by WR Ricky Kiddoo.
St. Louis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-PIT24 (4Q: 10:17) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to TE Bryant Finch for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Carl Watson, assisted by S Cole Sanders. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-PIT25 (4Q: 09:39) Bennie Fanwick ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by S Bob Barker. Key block delivered by Hugh Gadget.
4-1-PIT15 (4Q: 09:10) Jeff Bullock attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 24, St. Louis 17
(4Q: 09:03) Jeff Bullock kicked off 67 yards from the STL30. Kirk Ellison returned the ball 23 yards to the PIT26. Tackled by Bennie Fanwick.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT26 (4Q: 08:26) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR Sherman Cooper for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Drew Rollo, assisted by S Darren Holdhusen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-PIT33 (4Q: 07:57) HD de Marco pass completed to WR The Assassin Patchet for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money.
Pittsburgh: Weak 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-PIT39 (4Q: 07:12) Bruce Carlisle ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Alvin Roseman.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-PIT39 (4Q: 06:27) Howie de Marco scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Roman Long.
Pittsburgh: 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.
3-4-PIT45 (4Q: 05:40) HD de Marco scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Darren Holdhusen.
Pittsburgh: 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-STL49 (4Q: 04:54) Jerame Englund ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Jose Prescott, assisted by ILB Alfred Hanson.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back 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.
2-8-STL47 (4Q: 04:07) Howie de Marco scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Lewis Bledsoe.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-STL43 (4Q: 03:23) Jerame Englund ran inside the left tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Drew Rollo, assisted by S Darren Holdhusen. Key block delivered by Seth Sutton.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-STL24 (4Q: 02:38) Bruce Carlisle ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Randall Money.
St. Louis called a time out.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-STL20 (4Q: 02:26) Marty Douglas ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Ty Allard. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Darren Patchet to the STL21.
St. Louis called a time out.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-STL21 (4Q: 02:15) Howie de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dexter Sobien. CB Dennis Brock defended the pass. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-STL21 (4Q: 02:11) Big Money Johnson attempted a 38 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-STL28 (4Q: 02:05) Bennie Fanwick ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Footman.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
St. Louis: 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.
2-10-STL28 (4Q: 01:59) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to WR Roger Farr for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Louie Coe.
St. Louis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gelbart is blitzing.
3-2-STL36 (4Q: 01:41) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to RB Bennie Fanwick for -1 yards. Tackled by CB The Gift Aguirre, assisted by S Cole Sanders.
St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-3-STL35 (4Q: 01:22) Lorenzo Joyner pass was thrown incomplete, intended for FB Kerry Birchall. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-STL40 (4Q: 01:18) Lorenzo Joyner pass completed to FB Kerry Birchall for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jackie Aguirre. Birchall gained 8 yards after the catch.
St. Louis called a time out.
St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-STL46 (4Q: 01:09) Lorenzo Joyner sacked by DE Edward Arnold for a loss of 7 yards. Arnold ran right past Kris Kagan and knocked down the quarterback.
St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-STL39 (4Q: 00:53) Lorenzo Joyner sacked by DE Charles Henderson for a loss of 10 yards. Sack allowed by Amos Brock.
St. Louis: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-21-STL29 (4Q: 00:31) Lorenzo Joyner pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Roger Farr. DT Rickey Wolf hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Money and Alston are blitzing.
1-10-STL29 (4Q: 00:24) Howie de Marco dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Final Score: Pittsburgh Steelers 24, St. Louis Rams 17