Week 9, 2027

Played in Indianapolis, IN, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Indianapolis won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Walter Dawkins kicked off 74 yards from the NED30. Leonard Sherrill returned the ball 26 yards to the IND22. Tackled by Rick Harmon.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-IND22 (1Q: 14:37) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Craig O'Donnell. DT Johnny Connell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Indianapolis: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Meier is blitzing.
2-10-IND22 (1Q: 14:32) Preston Evers ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Lorenzo Daniels, assisted by S Malcolm Specter.
Indianapolis: 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.
3-13-IND19 (1Q: 13:57) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Junior Gibson. DE Lorenzo Daniels hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-13-IND19 (1Q: 13:48) Hugh Rogers punted 37 yards. Leslie Hicks called for a fair catch at the NED44.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED44 (1Q: 13:40) Donald Scukanec ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Allen Wooden.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-NED46 (1Q: 13:01) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Julio Ferrett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-IND50 (1Q: 12:35) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Bo Kemp.
4-1-IND47 (1Q: 12:11) Lester Laxdal punted 31 yards. Jackie Griffin returned the kick 10 yards to the IND26. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND09 (1Q: 12:01) Preston Evers ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Zach Toohil.
Indianapolis: 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, expecting the pass. Meier is blitzing.
2-12-IND07 (1Q: 11:33) Preston Evers ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Lorenzo Manning, assisted by CB Rick Harmon. Key block delivered by Albert Emerson.
Indianapolis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-IND15 (1Q: 11:05) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Clay Lincoln for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Rick Harmon. Lincoln gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-IND26 (1Q: 10:38) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to TE Marco Hodges for -4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-IND22 (1Q: 10:02) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Toby Castanie for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Stewart. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: 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.
3-4-IND32 (1Q: 09:30) Preston Evers ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis, assisted by DT Gerald Rivers. The ball was fumbled and recovered by IND Albert Emerson to the IND32.
4-4-IND32 (1Q: 08:55) Hugh Rogers punted 47 yards. Leslie Hicks returned the kick 11 yards to the NED32. Tackled by Marco Hodges. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for an Ineligible Man Downfield on the Punt. The penalty was declined.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED32 (1Q: 08:45) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. OLB Bill Gordon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Defensive Holding.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED37 (1Q: 08:36) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to RB Mike Antonik for 5 yards. Tackled by S Gene Moseley.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-NED42 (1Q: 08:08) Jerome Alexander ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Ethan Schrempf. Indianapolis's Kenneth Giles was hurt on the play.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-NED43 (1Q: 07:43) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB John Tinoisamoa. Rhoads gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND50 (1Q: 07:33) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Jeff Diano for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB John Tinoisamoa. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-IND45 (1Q: 06:59) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Richard Cummins. OLB John Tinoisamoa defended the pass.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Tinoisamoa and Wooden are blitzing.
3-5-IND45 (1Q: 06:54) Dana Peyrouse pass was dropped by TE Richard Cummins.
4-5-IND45 (1Q: 06:47) Lester Laxdal punted 45 yards. Touchback.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND20 (1Q: 06:41) Preston Evers ran around right end for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Randall Meier.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Roffmann is blitzing.
2-8-IND22 (1Q: 06:21) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Toby Castanie for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Craven. Castanie gained 18 yards after the catch.
Indianapolis: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. Davidson is blitzing.
1-10-IND47 (1Q: 05:36) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Clay Lincoln for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis. Lincoln gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Indianapolis's Toby Castanie was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-NED44 (1Q: 04:51) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Toby Castanie for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Norm Roffmann.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED38 (1Q: 04:09) Preston Evers ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Connell.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-8-NED36 (1Q: 03:35) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Craig O'Donnell for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S David Tynik, assisted by CB Corey Craven.
Indianapolis: 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.
3-5-NED33 (1Q: 03:00) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Clay Lincoln for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lincoln gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED17 (1Q: 02:37) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to RB Preston Evers for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NED16 (1Q: 02:03) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Toby Castanie for 15 yards. Tackled by DE Adam McDonald. Castanie gained 8 yards after the catch. PENALTY: New England was called for an Intentional Face Mask. The penalty was declined.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-1-NED01 (1Q: 01:54) Preston Evers ran around the left tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Monty Kratky. New England's Jay Willis was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game. Indianapolis 6, New England 0
(1Q: 01:54) Extra point by Kendrick Witt was good. Indianapolis 7, New England 0
(1Q: 01:46) Kendrick Witt kicked off 52 yards from the IND30. Leslie Hicks returned the ball 31 yards to the NED49. Tackled by Gene Moseley.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED49 (1Q: 01:24) Donald Scukanec ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Ethan Schrempf, assisted by DT Carl Pierce.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Denehey and Moseley are blitzing.
2-8-IND49 (1Q: 00:41) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 17 yards. Tackled by S Stan Wilkens, assisted by CB Bo Kemp. Hicks gained 12 yards after the catch.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND32 (1Q: 00:08) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Jeff Diano for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Bryant Farley. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Start of second quarter.
New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-IND24 (2Q: 15:00) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Richard Cummins. OLB Bill Gordon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-IND24 (2Q: 14:55) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Terrell Boyd for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Bryant Farley, assisted by OLB John Tinoisamoa. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND21 (2Q: 14:23) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 3 yards. Tackled by S Stan Wilkens.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-IND18 (2Q: 13:38) Donald Scukanec ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Ethan Schrempf, assisted by ILB Chad Pringley.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-IND20 (2Q: 12:59) Dana Peyrouse pass was dropped by WR Leslie Hicks. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-9-IND20 (2Q: 12:53) Walter Dawkins attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 7, New England 3
(2Q: 12:45) Walter Dawkins kicked off 59 yards from the NED30. Toby Castanie returned the ball 30 yards to the IND41. Tackled by Jeff Diano.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-IND41 (2Q: 12:14) Peter Brinsfield sacked by DE Lorenzo Daniels for a loss of 5 yards. Daniels ran right past Vernon Reno and knocked down the quarterback. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. The penalty was declined.
Indianapolis: 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. Willis is blitzing.
2-15-IND36 (2Q: 12:00) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Toby Castanie for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Gerald Smeenge, assisted by OLB Quentin Davidson. Castanie gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Indianapolis: 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.
3-10-IND41 (2Q: 11:27) PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for a False Start.
Indianapolis: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Davidson, Willis and Roffmann are blitzing.
3-15-IND36 (2Q: 11:20) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Clay Lincoln for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Craven. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
4-2-IND49 (2Q: 10:47) Hugh Rogers punted 46 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NED05. PENALTY: New England was called for Roughing the Kicker.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED36 (2Q: 10:38) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Preston Evers. DT Johnny Connell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NED36 (2Q: 10:31) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to RB Preston Evers for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis. Evers gained 2 yards after the catch.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-NED33 (2Q: 09:45) Peter Brinsfield pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Toby Castanie.
4-7-NED33 (2Q: 09:36) Kendrick Witt attempted a 50 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 10, New England 3
(2Q: 09:31) Kendrick Witt kicked off 72 yards from the IND30. Touchback.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED20 (2Q: 09:31) Mike Antonik ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Alex McDaniel.
New England: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-NED24 (2Q: 08:45) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to FB Jerome Alexander for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Bo Kemp.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED32 (2Q: 08:12) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB John Tinoisamoa, assisted by ILB Chad Pringley.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-NED34 (2Q: 07:37) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Julio Ferrett, assisted by ILB Ethan Schrempf. Key block delivered by Keith O'Dwyer. PENALTY: New England was called for Offensive Holding.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-18-NED24 (2Q: 07:30) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Stan Wilkens.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-NED28 (2Q: 07:01) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Ethan Schrempf. Rhoads gained 2 yards after the catch.
4-7-NED35 (2Q: 06:16) Lester Laxdal punted 46 yards. Jackie Griffin returned the kick 10 yards to the IND29. Tackled by Mike Antonik.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND29 (2Q: 06:06) Preston Evers ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis. Key block delivered by Isaac Herzog.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-IND34 (2Q: 05:38) Peter Brinsfield scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold and assisted by DE Lorenzo Daniels.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND39 (2Q: 04:51) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Clay Lincoln for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson, assisted by S Malcolm Specter. Lincoln gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED41 (2Q: 04:09) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Clay Lincoln for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Gerald Smeenge. Lincoln gained 10 yards after the catch.
Indianapolis: 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.
1-10-NED21 (2Q: 03:40) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Toby Castanie for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Craven. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Indianapolis: 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, expecting the run.
2-3-NED14 (2Q: 03:16) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Toby Castanie for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Malcolm Specter.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-1-NED01 (2Q: 02:31) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Clay Lincoln for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Indianapolis 16, New England 3
(2Q: 02:31) Extra point by Kendrick Witt was good. Indianapolis 17, New England 3
(2Q: 02:21) Kendrick Witt kicked off 70 yards from the IND30. Leslie Hicks returned the ball 29 yards to the NED29. Tackled by Blaine Kirk.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED29 (2Q: 02:00) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Bo Kemp. Hicks gained 5 yards after the catch.
New England: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-3-NED36 (2Q: 01:42) John Kelley ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Ethan Schrempf, assisted by S Gene Moseley. Key block delivered by Shannon Lyons.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
1-10-NED44 (2Q: 01:20) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to TE Richard Cummins for 7 yards. Tackled by S Gene Moseley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Indianapolis's Leonard Sherrill was hurt on the play.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-3-IND49 (2Q: 01:04) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Richard Cummins. DE Alex McDaniel drove right through Leland Roundy to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-IND49 (2Q: 00:56) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Boyd. S Stan Wilkens simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-IND49 (2Q: 00:46) Lester Laxdal punted 43 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the IND06.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND06 (2Q: 00:37) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to FB Blaine Kirk for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Warren Stewart. Kirk gained 11 yards after the catch.
Indianapolis: 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. Meier is blitzing.
1-10-IND17 (2Q: 00:08) Peter Brinsfield pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Toby Castanie.
Indianapolis: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-IND17 (2Q: 00:02) Peter Brinsfield pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Preston Evers. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Kendrick Witt kicked off 54 yards from the IND30. Lorenzo Manning returned the ball 20 yards to the NED36. Tackled by Junior Gibson.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED36 (3Q: 14:41) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. CB Stan Surcon defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NED36 (3Q: 14:32) Donald Scukanec ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Carl Pierce.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa and Wooden are blitzing.
3-8-NED38 (3Q: 13:51) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Surcon, assisted by S Stan Wilkens. Rhoads gained 10 yards after the catch.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND41 (3Q: 13:05) Dana Peyrouse pass was dropped by WR Leslie Hicks.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Tinoisamoa and Schrempf are blitzing.
2-10-IND41 (3Q: 13:01) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Richard Cummins. ILB Ethan Schrempf hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-IND41 (3Q: 12:57) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Fred Carlson. PENALTY: New England was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-2-IND33 (3Q: 12:48) Walter Dawkins attempted a 50 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-IND40 (3Q: 12:42) Peter Brinsfield scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Lorenzo Manning.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Arnold is blitzing.
2-5-IND45 (3Q: 12:06) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Clay Lincoln for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Gerald Smeenge.
Indianapolis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-IND48 (3Q: 11:26) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Junior Gibson for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold.
4-4-IND46 (3Q: 11:01) Hugh Rogers punted 52 yards. The ball was downed at the NED02.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Denehey is blitzing.
1-10-NED02 (3Q: 10:52) Mike Antonik ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Gene Moseley, assisted by DE Alex McDaniel.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-NED03 (3Q: 10:24) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Bo Kemp, assisted by OLB Bill Gordon. Rhoads gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED15 (3Q: 09:38) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Boyd. DT Carl Pierce hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NED15 (3Q: 09:29) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Richard Cummins. DT Carl Pierce hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NED15 (3Q: 09:25) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Chester Akaka. OLB Fred Carlson defended the pass.
4-10-NED15 (3Q: 09:18) Lester Laxdal punted 34 yards. Jackie Griffin returned the kick 12 yards to the NED37. Tackled by Randall Meier.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, 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-NED37 (3Q: 09:11) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Preston Evers. DE Lorenzo Daniels hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-NED37 (3Q: 09:06) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Clay Lincoln. S David Tynik defended the pass.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-NED37 (3Q: 09:00) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Craig O'Donnell for 17 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Connell, assisted by S Malcolm Specter. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. O'Donnell gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED20 (3Q: 08:13) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to RB Preston Evers for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Norm Roffmann. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-NED17 (3Q: 07:39) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Toby Castanie for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Quentin Davidson. PENALTY: New England was called for Defensive Holding.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED12 (3Q: 07:30) Preston Evers ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Gerald Rivers, assisted by DE Lorenzo Daniels. Key block delivered by Monty Kratky.
Indianapolis: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-NED07 (3Q: 07:07) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Clay Lincoln. DE Les Duran hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-NED07 (3Q: 06:59) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Toby Castanie. CB Corey Craven defended the pass.
4-5-NED07 (3Q: 06:55) Kendrick Witt attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 20, New England 3
(3Q: 06:50) Kendrick Witt kicked off 60 yards from the IND30. Leslie Hicks returned the ball 18 yards to the NED28. Tackled by Jackie Griffin.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
1-10-NED28 (3Q: 06:28) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeff Diano. ILB Ethan Schrempf defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NED28 (3Q: 06:22) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to RB Mike Antonik for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Bill Gordon, assisted by S Stan Wilkens. Antonik gained 2 yards after the catch.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-1-NED37 (3Q: 05:55) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to RB Mike Antonik for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Ethan Schrempf.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NED40 (3Q: 05:30) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. DE Joey Medrano hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa, Schrempf and Wooden are blitzing.
2-10-NED40 (3Q: 05:26) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Jeff Diano for 33 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Surcon.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND27 (3Q: 04:45) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to RB Donald Scukanec for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Bo Kemp.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
2-6-IND23 (3Q: 03:57) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Richard Cummins. OLB John Tinoisamoa drove right through Charlie Andrade to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
3-6-IND23 (3Q: 03:53) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Jeff Diano for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Surcon. Diano gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Schrempf and Wooden are blitzing.
1-6-IND06 (3Q: 03:27) Donald Scukanec ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Joey Medrano.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-IND03 (3Q: 02:55) Dana Peyrouse pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jeff Diano.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
3-3-IND03 (3Q: 02:51) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeff Diano. DT Carl Pierce defended the pass.
4-3-IND03 (3Q: 02:44) Walter Dawkins attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis's Allen Wooden was hurt on the play. Indianapolis 20, New England 6
(3Q: 02:38) Walter Dawkins kicked off 62 yards from the NED30. Toby Castanie returned the ball 34 yards to the IND42. Tackled by David Tynik.
Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND42 (3Q: 02:13) Preston Evers ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Ryan Lyon, assisted by S Zach Toohil. Key block delivered by Marco Hodges.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-IND50 (3Q: 01:32) Peter Brinsfield pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Preston Evers.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-IND50 (3Q: 01:26) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Craig O'Donnell. OLB Quentin Davidson defended the pass.
Indianapolis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-2-IND50 (3Q: 01:20) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leonard Strickland. CB Rick Harmon defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND50 (3Q: 01:10) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Terrell Boyd for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB John Tinoisamoa.
New England: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Carlson is blitzing.
2-4-IND44 (3Q: 00:33) Dana Peyrouse pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-IND44 (3Q: 00:26) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Chad Pringley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND29 (4Q: 15:00) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terrell Boyd. OLB John Tinoisamoa knocked the ball out of his grasp.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-IND29 (4Q: 14:54) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeff Diano. CB Bo Kemp defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Illegal Contact.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND24 (4Q: 14:49) Dana Peyrouse kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Gene Moseley.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-IND23 (4Q: 14:19) Dana Peyrouse pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Richard Cummins. The defense looked very familiar with that play. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Denehey and Schrempf are blitzing.
1-10-IND14 (4Q: 14:14) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Jeff Diano for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Diano gained 5 yards after the catch. Indianapolis 20, New England 12
(4Q: 14:14) Extra point by Walter Dawkins was good. Indianapolis 20, New England 13
(4Q: 14:07) Walter Dawkins kicked off 64 yards from the NED30. Toby Castanie returned the ball 37 yards to the IND43. Tackled by Randall Meier. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Indianapolis: 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. Davidson is blitzing.
1-10-IND11 (4Q: 13:45) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Clay Lincoln. DE Ryan Lyon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-IND11 (4Q: 13:38) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Craig O'Donnell. CB Donnell Arnold defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-IND11 (4Q: 13:34) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Toby Castanie. CB Lorenzo Manning defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-IND11 (4Q: 13:29) Hugh Rogers punted 61 yards. Leslie Hicks returned the kick 8 yards to the NED36. Tackled by Junior Gibson.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED36 (4Q: 13:20) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-NED31 (4Q: 13:15) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Fred Carlson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
2-6-NED40 (4Q: 12:31) Dana Peyrouse pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Mike Antonik. 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 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-NED40 (4Q: 12:27) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Bryant Farley, assisted by S Gene Moseley. Rhoads gained 4 yards after the catch.
New England: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
1-10-IND42 (4Q: 11:55) Mike Antonik ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Justin Janssen. Key block delivered by Shannon Lyons.
New England: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-IND35 (4Q: 11:32) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Leslie Hicks for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Herb Denehey.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-IND36 (4Q: 11:04) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeff Diano. DE Julio Ferrett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-IND36 (4Q: 10:55) Walter Dawkins attempted a 53 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
Indianapolis: Weak formation with three wide 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-IND43 (4Q: 10:48) Preston Evers ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis.
Indianapolis: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-IND39 (4Q: 10:20) Preston Evers ran a trap outside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Jay Willis. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Davidson and Willis are blitzing.
3-15-IND38 (4Q: 10:13) Preston Evers ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Zach Toohil.
4-11-IND42 (4Q: 09:51) Hugh Rogers punted 41 yards. Leslie Hicks called for a fair catch at the NED17.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED17 (4Q: 09:40) Dana Peyrouse scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Carl Pierce and assisted by CB Bo Kemp.
New England: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-NED22 (4Q: 08:56) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Ethan Schrempf. Key block delivered by Matt Garner.
New England: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED32 (4Q: 08:34) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Richard Cummins. S Stan Wilkens defended the pass.
New England: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NED32 (4Q: 08:26) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to TE Richard Cummins for 15 yards. Tackled by S Gene Moseley. Cummins gained 6 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND38 (4Q: 08:18) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Ethan Schrempf, assisted by CB Stan Surcon. Key block delivered by Matt Garner.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-IND31 (4Q: 07:43) Donald Scukanec ran a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Carl Pierce.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-IND29 (4Q: 07:03) Mike Antonik ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Joey Medrano. Key block delivered by Shannon Lyons.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
1-10-IND28 (4Q: 06:21) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to RB Mike Antonik for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Fred Carlson.
New England: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-IND29 (4Q: 05:33) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-16-IND34 (4Q: 05:27) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Rhoads. OLB Herb Denehey defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-16-IND34 (4Q: 05:23) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-21-IND39 (4Q: 05:14) Dana Peyrouse pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
4-21-IND39 (4Q: 05:09) Lester Laxdal punted 39 yards. Touchback.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND20 (4Q: 05:03) Peter Brinsfield pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Toby Castanie. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-IND20 (4Q: 04:58) Preston Evers ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Adam McDonald, assisted by OLB Warren Stewart.
Indianapolis: Weak formation with three wide 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. Davidson is blitzing.
3-10-IND20 (4Q: 04:11) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Preston Evers. CB Lorenzo Manning defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-IND20 (4Q: 04:04) Hugh Rogers punted 52 yards. Leslie Hicks returned the kick 7 yards to the NED35. Tackled by Junior Gibson.
New England: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
1-10-NED35 (4Q: 03:57) Donald Scukanec ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Bill Gordon. Key block delivered by Shannon Lyons.
New England: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-NED40 (4Q: 03:31) Donald Scukanec ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Ethan Schrempf.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
3-2-NED43 (4Q: 03:04) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to RB Donald Scukanec for 2 yards. Tackled by S Stan Wilkens.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NED45 (4Q: 02:42) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Chester Akaka. OLB Bill Gordon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NED45 (4Q: 02:34) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 13 yards. Tackled by S Gene Moseley, assisted by ILB Ethan Schrempf. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND42 (4Q: 02:12) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mark Rhoads. CB Stan Surcon defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
New England: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-IND42 (4Q: 02:08) Dana Peyrouse sacked by OLB Fred Carlson and DE Joey Medrano for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Keith O'Dwyer. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. PENALTY: New England was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New England: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
3-13-IND45 (4Q: 02:00) Dana Peyrouse pass was dropped by WR Jeff Diano. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-13-IND45 (4Q: 01:51) Dana Peyrouse pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. The ball goes over on downs.
Indianapolis: Five-Receiver Spread 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-IND45 (4Q: 01:45) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Craig O'Donnell for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Donnell Arnold, assisted by CB Lorenzo Manning. O'Donnell gained 2 yards after the catch.
New England called a time out.
Indianapolis: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NED40 (4Q: 01:36) Preston Evers ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Zach Toohil.
New England called a time out.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-NED40 (4Q: 01:29) Preston Evers ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Craven, assisted by S Zach Toohil.
New England called a time out.
Indianapolis: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-6-NED36 (4Q: 01:20) Preston Evers ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Johnny Connell.
4-1-NED31 (4Q: 00:36) Kendrick Witt attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 23, New England 13
(4Q: 00:31) Kendrick Witt kicked off 54 yards from the IND30. Leslie Hicks returned the ball 23 yards to the NED39. Tackled by Jackie Griffin.
New England: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NED39 (4Q: 00:25) Dana Peyrouse pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Leslie Hicks. DE Joey Medrano blocked the pass.
New England: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NED39 (4Q: 00:19) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Mark Rhoads for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Bryant Farley. Rhoads gained 1 yard after the catch.
Final Score: Indianapolis Colts 23, New England Patriots 13