Week 4, 2029

Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 78 degrees, fair, 8 mph wind.
Houston won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) J.B. Klingbiel kicked off 78 yards from the PIT30. Touchback.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 15:00) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jamal Lemke. DE Bobby Austin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU20 (1Q: 14:53) Plan B Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Long Ball Lemke. DE Edward Arnold drove right through Josh Buckner to hurry the quarterback.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-HOU20 (1Q: 14:44) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 6 yards. Tackled by S Kevin Arevalo. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-HOU26 (1Q: 14:12) Richie Lake punted 38 yards. P-Diddy Cote returned the kick 7 yards to the PIT43. Tackled by Jackie Barber.
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. Wilcox is blitzing.
1-10-PIT43 (1Q: 14:03) Bryce Benson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Raymond Franz. OLB Trent Prewett defended the pass.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-PIT43 (1Q: 13:57) Bryce Benson pass completed to TE Kirk Kerr for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Trent Prewett, assisted by CB Joey Boose. Kerr gained 5 yards after the catch.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Wilcox is blitzing.
3-3-PIT50 (1Q: 13:11) Ernest Hancock ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox. Key block delivered by Trevor Carpenter.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Swann is blitzing.
1-10-HOU47 (1Q: 12:37) Bryce Benson pass completed to WR Sherman Cooper for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrell Murack.
Pittsburgh: 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. Prewett is blitzing.
1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 11:50) Bennie Fanwick ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrell Murack. Key block delivered by Brent Baldridge.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-HOU30 (1Q: 11:24) Bryce Benson pass completed to WR Leslie Rice for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Trent Prewett, assisted by DT Biggie Small.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Swann is blitzing.
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 10:43) Bryce Benson pass completed to WR Leslie Rice for 4 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason.
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. Strong is blitzing.
2-6-HOU21 (1Q: 10:03) Bryce Benson pass completed to RB Bennie Fanwick for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Joey Boose.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-HOU18 (1Q: 09:29) Bennie Fanwick ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrell Murack, assisted by S Norman Barker. Key block delivered by Trevor Carpenter.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-6-HOU06 (1Q: 08:53) Bennie Fanwick ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-HOU06 (1Q: 08:12) Bennie Fanwick ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox, assisted by S Bob Barker.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Prewett and Mason are blitzing.
3-3-HOU03 (1Q: 07:37) Ernest Hancock ran inside the left guard for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Trevor Carpenter. Pittsburgh 6, Houston 0
(1Q: 07:37) Extra point by J.B. Klingbiel was good. Pittsburgh 7, Houston 0
(1Q: 07:28) J.B. Klingbiel kicked off 58 yards from the PIT30. Jamal Lemke returned the ball 30 yards to the HOU42. Tackled by Dana Hopkins.
Houston: 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-HOU42 (1Q: 06:59) Brad Barnett ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Gene McKenzie, assisted by ILB Floyd Footman.
Houston: 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.
2-8-HOU44 (1Q: 06:16) Anytime Barnett ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Darnell Carr, assisted by S Preston Cote. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Da Man Diaz to the HOU45.
Houston: 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-HOU45 (1Q: 05:47) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Footman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-PIT49 (1Q: 05:21) Richie Lake punted 42 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT07.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT07 (1Q: 05:13) Bryce Benson pass completed to TE Ryan Winters for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Boose. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-PIT14 (1Q: 04:40) Ernest Hancock ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Tyrell Murack, assisted by ILB Dexter Strong. PENALTY: Houston was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Pittsburgh: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Prewett and Fazande are blitzing.
1-10-PIT30 (1Q: 04:32) Corey Jenkins ran around left end for 14 yards. Tackled by S Norman Barker, assisted by DT Tyrell Murack. Key block delivered by Trevor Carpenter.
Pittsburgh: 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-PIT44 (1Q: 03:55) Ernest Hancock ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Crusher Wilcox. Key block delivered by Dusty Glenn.
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 bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-HOU48 (1Q: 03:14) Bennie Fanwick ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Norman Barker.
Pittsburgh: 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. Prewett is blitzing.
3-1-HOU47 (1Q: 02:36) Ernest Hancock ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas, assisted by DT Wendell Giefeke. Key block delivered by Dusty Glenn.
Pittsburgh: I 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 run. Prewett is blitzing.
1-10-HOU43 (1Q: 02:03) Ernest Hancock ran a trap outside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Trent Prewett, assisted by CB Rufus Hodson. Key block delivered by Trevor Carpenter.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-HOU36 (1Q: 01:27) Bennie Fanwick ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Donovan Juckett. Key block delivered by Trevor Carpenter.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU33 (1Q: 00:58) Ernest Hancock ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Wendell Giefeke, assisted by S Bob Barker.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Wilcox is blitzing.
2-8-HOU31 (1Q: 00:31) Bryce Benson sacked by ILB Raymond Wilcox for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Brent Baldridge.
Start of second quarter.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-HOU36 (2Q: 15:00) Bryce Benson pass was intended for WR Mr. Big Play Cooper and was intercepted by S Norman Barker at the HOU21. The interception was returned 29 yards. Tackled by Sherman Cooper. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT50 (2Q: 14:49) Plan B Blincoe pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Earl Rader. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-PIT45 (2Q: 14:40) Anytime Barnett ran a draw inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Bernard Gott. Key block delivered by Da Man Diaz.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-PIT40 (2Q: 14:07) Brad Barnett ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Gene McKenzie, assisted by DE Bobby Austin.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gott is blitzing.
3-4-PIT39 (2Q: 13:23) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Leonard Hilliard.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT34 (2Q: 12:56) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to WR Scottie Walters for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB F.U. Footman, assisted by CB Jackie Aguirre. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Walters gained 8 yards after the catch.
Houston: 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.
1-10-PIT19 (2Q: 12:26) Brad Barnett ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Darnell Carr, assisted by ILB Floyd Footman.
Houston: Strong 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.
2-14-PIT23 (2Q: 11:53) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to TE Travis Irwin for 7 yards. Tackled by CB The Overachiever Hilliard. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-PIT16 (2Q: 11:16) Frankie Blincoe pass was dropped by WR Carlton Robinson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-PIT16 (2Q: 11:12) Darrin Borders attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 7, Houston 3
(2Q: 11:05) Richie Lake kicked off 66 yards from the HOU30. Frank Schueler returned the ball 34 yards to the PIT38. Tackled by Kurt Snyder.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Swann is blitzing.
1-10-PIT38 (2Q: 10:38) Bryce Benson scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas.
Pittsburgh: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Prewett is blitzing.
2-5-PIT43 (2Q: 09:56) PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for a False Start.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-PIT38 (2Q: 09:50) Bennie Fanwick ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Norman Barker.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Wilcox is blitzing.
3-5-PIT43 (2Q: 09:08) Bryce Benson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Sherman Cooper. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-5-PIT43 (2Q: 09:04) Terrell Blades punted 46 yards. Jackie Barber returned the kick 4 yards to the HOU15. PENALTY: Houston was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU06 (2Q: 08:56) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Rader. S Preston Cote defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU06 (2Q: 08:46) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to TE Kelly Madera for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Louie Coe. Madera gained 9 yards after the catch.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU35 (2Q: 08:10) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 5 yards. Tackled by S Frank Schueler. Rader gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-HOU40 (2Q: 07:22) Frankie Blincoe sacked by DE Gene McKenzie for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Da Man Diaz.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-HOU35 (2Q: 06:41) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-HOU30 (2Q: 06:37) Plan B Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kurt Snyder. DE Bobby Austin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-15-HOU30 (2Q: 06:31) Richie Lake punted 59 yards. Preston Cote returned the kick 10 yards to the PIT21. Tackled by Brad Barnett.
Pittsburgh: 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-PIT21 (2Q: 06:21) Bryce Benson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Courtney Karamanos. OLB Trent Prewett defended the pass.
Pittsburgh: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-PIT21 (2Q: 06:15) Bryce Benson pass completed to TE Dexter Sobien for 15 yards. Tackled by S D.J. Juckett, assisted by ILB Raymond Wilcox. Sobien gained 10 yards after the catch.
Pittsburgh: Weak 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-PIT36 (2Q: 05:33) PENALTY: Houston was called for Encroachment.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Swann is blitzing.
1-5-PIT41 (2Q: 05:26) Bryce Benson pass completed to TE Kirk Kerr for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Prewett is blitzing.
2-2-PIT44 (2Q: 04:54) Ernest Hancock ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox, assisted by CB Joey Boose.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Swann is blitzing.
3-3-PIT43 (2Q: 04:15) Bryce Benson pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Courtney Karamanos. DE Lance Garrison blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-3-PIT43 (2Q: 04:08) Terrell Blades punted 33 yards. Jackie Barber called for a fair catch at the HOU24.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU24 (2Q: 04:01) The Bulldozer Barber ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S P-Diddy Cote, assisted by CB Louie Coe.
Houston: 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.
2-10-HOU24 (2Q: 03:36) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jamal Lemke. CB Jackie Aguirre defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-HOU24 (2Q: 03:26) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Darnell Carr. Lemke gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU43 (2Q: 02:42) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to WR Darth Rader for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Jackie Aguirre. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT46 (2Q: 02:24) Plan B Blincoe scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Bucky Hansen. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Ernest Occean on the PIT41.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-PIT41 (2Q: 02:07) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to TE Kelly Madera for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Darnell Carr, assisted by ILB Floyd Footman. Madera gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Aguirre is blitzing.
1-10-PIT23 (2Q: 02:00) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kurt Snyder. S Kevin Arevalo defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-PIT23 (2Q: 01:50) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Leonard Hilliard. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lemke gained 5 yards after the catch.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-8-PIT08 (2Q: 01:32) PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment.
Houston: 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.
1-4-PIT04 (2Q: 01:32) Frankie Blincoe pass was dropped by FB Joey Crawford.
Houston: 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.
2-4-PIT04 (2Q: 01:28) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brad Barnett. DT Roger Pritchett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-PIT04 (2Q: 01:23) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to WR Darth Rader for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Houston 9, Pittsburgh 7
(2Q: 01:23) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Houston 10, Pittsburgh 7
(2Q: 01:14) Richie Lake kicked off 57 yards from the HOU30. Frank Schueler returned the ball 20 yards to the PIT33. Tackled by Joey Crawford.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-PIT33 (2Q: 01:07) Bennie Fanwick ran around right end for 18 yards. Tackled by S Norman Barker. Key block delivered by Kendall Starks. Pittsburgh's Bennie Fanwick was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor triceps injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Pittsburgh: 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.
1-10-HOU49 (2Q: 00:48) Bryce Benson pass completed to WR Leslie Rice for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Rufus Hodson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
(2Q: 00:48) Pittsburgh called a time out.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU33 (2Q: 00:38) Bryce Benson pass completed to WR Courtney Karamanos for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
(2Q: 00:38) Pittsburgh called a time out.
Pittsburgh: 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. Prewett is blitzing.
1-10-HOU21 (2Q: 00:27) Bryce Benson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Ryan Winters.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU21 (2Q: 00:18) Bryce Benson pass completed to WR Leslie Rice for 21 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Rice gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Pittsburgh 13, Houston 10
(2Q: 00:18) Extra point by J.B. Klingbiel was good. Pittsburgh 14, Houston 10
(2Q: 00:03) J.B. Klingbiel kicked off 73 yards from the PIT30. Touchback.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 00:03) Plan B Blincoe dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Richie Lake kicked off 77 yards from the HOU30. Touchback.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT20 (3Q: 15:00) Ernest Hancock ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrell Murack, assisted by DE Oscar Battle.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Prewett is blitzing.
2-6-PIT24 (3Q: 14:28) Bennie Fanwick ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
Pittsburgh: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Barker is blitzing.
2-16-PIT14 (3Q: 14:22) Bryce Benson scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Shawn Fazande.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Prewett is blitzing.
3-10-PIT20 (3Q: 13:45) Bryce Benson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Rice. DE Oscar Battle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-PIT20 (3Q: 13:39) Terrell Blades punted 42 yards. Mace Mason called for a fair catch at the HOU38.
Houston: I 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-HOU38 (3Q: 13:29) Frankie Blincoe sacked by DE Spencer Harden for a loss of 6 yards. Harden ran right past Michael Whitley and knocked down the quarterback.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-16-HOU32 (3Q: 12:50) Brad Barnett ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold, assisted by S Preston Cote.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gott is blitzing.
3-15-HOU33 (3Q: 12:29) Plan B Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Rader. S Kevin Arevalo defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-15-HOU33 (3Q: 12:23) Richie Lake punted 37 yards. Preston Cote returned the kick 10 yards to the PIT40. Tackled by Anytime Barnett.
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. Barker is blitzing.
1-10-PIT40 (3Q: 12:14) Bryce Benson pass was dropped by RB Bennie Fanwick. The wind blew that pass off course.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-PIT40 (3Q: 12:07) Bryce Benson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Courtney Karamanos. CB Andy Inthapany defended the pass.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-PIT40 (3Q: 12:01) Bryce Benson pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Courtney Karamanos. DE Lance Garrison blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-PIT40 (3Q: 11:53) Terrell Blades punted 45 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU15.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU15 (3Q: 11:44) The Bulldozer Barber ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Edward Arnold, assisted by S P-Diddy Cote. Key block delivered by Ernest Occean.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-HOU22 (3Q: 11:11) The Bulldozer Barber ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Bernard Gott.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-HOU23 (3Q: 10:46) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Footman. Lemke gained 1 yard after the catch.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU32 (3Q: 09:58) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S P-Diddy Cote, assisted by CB Darnell Carr. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rader gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: 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.
1-10-HOU47 (3Q: 09:12) Jackie Barber ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Footman, assisted by S Preston Cote.
Houston: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-PIT50 (3Q: 08:30) Brad Barnett ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jackie Aguirre, assisted by DE Gene McKenzie.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-PIT45 (3Q: 07:58) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to TE Kelly Madera for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Bernard Gott.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT29 (3Q: 07:34) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Darth Rader for 10 yards. Tackled by S Kevin Arevalo. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-PIT19 (3Q: 06:46) Brad Barnett ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Spencer Harden.
Houston: I 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. Hansen, Mills and Carr are blitzing.
2-7-PIT16 (3Q: 06:08) Anytime Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Preston Cote.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-PIT11 (3Q: 05:22) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Lemke gained 1 yard after the catch. Houston 16, Pittsburgh 14
(3Q: 05:22) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Houston 17, Pittsburgh 14
(3Q: 05:16) Richie Lake kicked off 61 yards from the HOU30. Frank Schueler returned the ball 19 yards to the PIT28. Tackled by Michael Whitley.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT28 (3Q: 04:53) Bennie Fanwick ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Harold Mason, assisted by ILB Raymond Wilcox. PENALTY: Houston was called for Too Many Men on the Field.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Prewett is blitzing.
1-5-PIT33 (3Q: 04:45) Bryce Benson pass completed to TE Ryan Winters for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Joey Boose. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Winters gained 2 yards after the catch.
Pittsburgh: I 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.
1-10-PIT45 (3Q: 04:13) Bryce Benson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ryan Winters. DT Keith Small hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Pittsburgh: 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, expecting the pass.
2-10-PIT45 (3Q: 04:07) Bennie Fanwick ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Norman Barker.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Barker is blitzing.
3-10-PIT45 (3Q: 03:40) Bennie Fanwick ran around left end for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Trent Prewett. Key block delivered by Mike Emerson.
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-HOU35 (3Q: 03:02) Bennie Fanwick ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Crusher Wilcox, assisted by S Norman Barker.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Prewett is blitzing.
2-7-HOU32 (3Q: 02:23) Ernest Hancock ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Prewett is blitzing.
3-7-HOU32 (3Q: 01:43) Bryce Benson scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Andy Inthapany.
4-3-HOU28 (3Q: 01:17) J.B. Klingbiel attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 17, Houston 17
(3Q: 01:09) J.B. Klingbiel kicked off 67 yards from the PIT30. Jamal Lemke returned the ball 24 yards to the HOU27. Tackled by Ryan Winters. PENALTY: Houston was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU06 (3Q: 00:36) Frankie Blincoe sacked by DT Rodney Washington and DE Edward Arnold for a loss of 6 yards and a safety. Sack allowed by Alan Singleton. Pittsburgh 19, Houston 17
(3Q: 00:26) Richie Lake kicked off 70 yards from the HOU20. Frank Schueler returned the ball 25 yards to the PIT35. Tackled by Earl Rader. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
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. Prewett is blitzing.
1-10-PIT11 (3Q: 00:05) Bryce Benson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Dexter Sobien.
Start of fourth quarter.
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.
2-10-PIT11 (4Q: 15:00) Bryce Benson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Raymond Franz. DE Lance Garrison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Pittsburgh: Strong 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-PIT11 (4Q: 14:50) Ryan Winters ran around the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Trent Prewett, assisted by DE Oscar Battle. Key block delivered by Brent Baldridge.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Wilcox is blitzing.
1-10-PIT23 (4Q: 14:10) Bennie Fanwick ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Donovan Juckett.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-PIT26 (4Q: 13:27) Bennie Fanwick ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Wendell Giefeke. Key block delivered by Mike Emerson.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT33 (4Q: 13:03) Bryce Benson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Ryan Winters.
Pittsburgh: I 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. Prewett is blitzing.
2-10-PIT33 (4Q: 12:57) Bryce Benson pass completed to TE Dexter Sobien for 8 yards. Tackled by S Mace Mason, assisted by ILB Raymond Wilcox.
Pittsburgh: 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. Prewett is blitzing.
3-2-PIT41 (4Q: 12:30) Ernest Hancock ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Keith Small. Key block delivered by Trevor Carpenter.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Prewett is blitzing.
1-10-PIT45 (4Q: 11:45) Bennie Fanwick ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Bob Barker.
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-PIT46 (4Q: 11:04) Bennie Fanwick ran around right end for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Crusher Wilcox.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Prewett is blitzing.
3-2-HOU47 (4Q: 10:34) Bryce Benson pass completed to TE Dexter Sobien for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons. Sobien gained 13 yards after the catch.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Swann is blitzing.
1-10-HOU28 (4Q: 09:56) Bryce Benson pass completed to WR Leslie Rice for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Andy Inthapany.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-12-HOU30 (4Q: 09:22) Bryce Benson pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Raymond Franz. DE Lance Garrison blocked the pass.
Pittsburgh: 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.
3-12-HOU30 (4Q: 09:15) Bryce Benson pass completed to WR Courtney Karamanos for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-5-HOU23 (4Q: 08:30) J.B. Klingbiel attempted a 40 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU30 (4Q: 08:22) Plan B Blincoe sacked by DE Bobby Austin and DE Edward Arnold for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Nick Diaz. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Kurt Snyder on the HOU24.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Footman and Cote are blitzing.
2-16-HOU24 (4Q: 07:40) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Kevin Arevalo and assisted by OLB Bernard Gott.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gott and Footman are blitzing.
3-12-HOU28 (4Q: 06:52) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Leonard Hilliard. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Snyder gained 10 yards after the catch.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 06:04) Brad Barnett ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Kendrick Tilley.
Houston: Single-Back 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.
2-10-HOU43 (4Q: 05:33) Frankie Blincoe sacked by DT Alfred Feldman and DE Bobby Austin for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Nick Diaz.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gott and Mills are blitzing.
3-15-HOU38 (4Q: 04:48) Plan B Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jamal Lemke. S P-Diddy Cote knocked the ball out of his grasp.
4-15-HOU38 (4Q: 04:41) Richie Lake punted 60 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT02.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Strong is blitzing.
1-10-PIT02 (4Q: 04:33) Bennie Fanwick ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Wendell Giefeke.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-PIT05 (4Q: 03:47) Ernest Hancock ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrell Murack, assisted by DT Keith Small.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-PIT09 (4Q: 03:02) Bennie Fanwick ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Norman Barker.
4-2-PIT10 (4Q: 02:14) Terrell Blades punted 48 yards. Jackie Barber called for a fair catch at the HOU42.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cote is blitzing.
1-10-HOU42 (4Q: 02:04) Plan B Blincoe scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Frank Schueler and assisted by S Kevin Arevalo.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-HOU46 (4Q: 01:55) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Joey Crawford. DE Edward Arnold hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gott is blitzing.
3-6-HOU46 (4Q: 01:45) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 42 yards. Tackled by S Kevin Arevalo. Snyder gained 20 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT12 (4Q: 01:26) The Bulldozer Barber ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Alfred Feldman, assisted by CB Darnell Carr. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-PIT07 (4Q: 01:07) Brad Barnett ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Floyd Footman.
Houston called a time out.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hansen is blitzing.
3-4-PIT06 (4Q: 00:59) Jackie Barber ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Chuck Mills. Key block delivered by Ernest Occean.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-2-PIT02 (4Q: 00:49) Brad Barnett ran around right end for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Alfred Feldman, assisted by CB Louie Coe.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-PIT02 (4Q: 00:41) Brad Barnett ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Preston Cote.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-PIT03 (4Q: 00:30) Brad Barnett ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Bernard Gott.
Houston called a time out.
4-2-PIT02 (4Q: 00:04) Darrin Borders attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 20, Pittsburgh 19
Final Score: Houston Texans 20, Pittsburgh Steelers 19