| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Denver won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Richie Lake kicked off 61 yards from the HOU30. J.T. Parrella returned the ball 91 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 6, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 15:00) Extra point by Antonio Hudson was good. Denver 7, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 14:45) Antonio Hudson kicked off 64 yards from the DEN30. Jamal Lemke returned the ball 20 yards to the HOU26. Tackled by Jimmy Banks. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU26 (1Q: 14:12) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Rex Ramirez. |
| Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-3-HOU33 (1Q: 13:50) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Richie Shapiro. |
| Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU48 (1Q: 13:28) Brad Barnett ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines, assisted by CB Richie Shapiro. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-DEN48 (1Q: 12:51) Brad Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 24 yards. Tackled by OLB Mack Dennis. Key block delivered by Darren Coles. Houston's Kurt Snyder was hurt on the play. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN24 (1Q: 12:18) Anytime Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Dean Maniecki. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-DEN23 (1Q: 11:41) The Bulldozer Barber ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Dennis is blitzing. 3-3-DEN17 (1Q: 11:15) Brad Barnett ran a trap outside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Winfred Welker. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz. PENALTY: Houston was called for an Illegal Cut Block. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-DEN28 (1Q: 11:09) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to FB Joey Crawford for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Mack Dennis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-DEN25 (1Q: 10:22) Frankie Blincoe pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Long Ball Lemke. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: 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. Dennis is blitzing. 3-7-DEN25 (1Q: 10:11) Plan B Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Carlton Robinson. S Rex Ramirez knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-7-DEN25 (1Q: 10:03) Darrin Borders attempted a 42 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
| Denver: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-DEN32 (1Q: 09:56) Howie de Marco pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Winston Wilkins. |
| Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Prewett is blitzing. 2-10-DEN32 (1Q: 09:48) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR Winston Wilkins for 43 yards. Tackled by ILB Shawn Fazande. Wilkins gained 33 yards after the catch. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 09:11) Christian Fargnoli ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox. Key block delivered by Tyrell Osgood. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Prewett, Wilcox and Barker are blitzing. 2-1-HOU16 (1Q: 08:44) Christian Fargnoli ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Trent Prewett, assisted by DT Lamont Elliott. |
| Denver: 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. 3-1-HOU16 (1Q: 08:13) Jeremy Kirk ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Boose. Key block delivered by Jumbo Kreutz. |
| Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU14 (1Q: 07:35) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR Sherman Styles for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-HOU07 (1Q: 07:04) Christian Fargnoli ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Norman Barker. |
| Denver: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-3-HOU07 (1Q: 06:26) Howie de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Christian Fargnoli. CB Andy Inthapany defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-3-HOU07 (1Q: 06:21) Antonio Hudson attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 10, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 06:13) Antonio Hudson kicked off 61 yards from the DEN30. Michael Whitley returned the ball 22 yards to the HOU31. Tackled by Brian Thompson. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU31 (1Q: 05:41) Frankie Blincoe kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Jake Coffey, assisted by ILB Phil Soares. Key block delivered by Alan Singleton. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-1-HOU40 (1Q: 05:07) Brad Barnett ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson, assisted by S Harry Hines. Key block delivered by Darren Coles. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU42 (1Q: 04:29) Anytime Barnett ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Rex Ramirez. |
| Houston: 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. 2-9-HOU43 (1Q: 03:52) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to RB Anytime Barnett for 8 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines, assisted by OLB Chris Humphries. Barnett gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-1-DEN49 (1Q: 03:24) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Erik Conwell, assisted by OLB Chris Humphries. |
| 4-2-HOU50 (1Q: 02:36) Richie Lake punted 50 yards. Touchback. |
| Denver: 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-DEN20 (1Q: 02:31) Jeremy Kirk ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Norman Barker. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-9-DEN21 (1Q: 01:59) Jeremy Kirk ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Oscar Battle. Houston's Oscar Battle was hurt on the play. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-DEN24 (1Q: 01:16) Howie de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Christian Fargnoli. S Norman Barker defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-6-DEN24 (1Q: 01:11) Andre Chelius punted 52 yards. The Bulldozer Barber returned the kick 1 yard to the HOU25. Tackled by Bubba Hartley. Ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Michael Whitley at the HOU25. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 01:03) PENALTY: Denver was called for Encroachment. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-5-HOU30 (1Q: 00:54) Brad Barnett ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Chris Humphries, assisted by OLB Jake Coffey. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-6-HOU29 (1Q: 00:10) Frankie Blincoe sacked by DT James Hill for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Josh Buckner. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Nick Diaz on the HOU23. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| Houston: Single-Back 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. 3-12-HOU23 (2Q: 15:00) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines. |
| 4-8-HOU27 (2Q: 14:27) Richie Lake punted 36 yards. J.T. Parrella returned the kick 8 yards to the DEN45. Tackled by Jackie Barber. |
| Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-DEN45 (2Q: 14:17) Jeremy Kirk ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by S Bob Barker. Key block delivered by Tyrell Osgood. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-20-DEN35 (2Q: 14:09) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR Sherman Styles for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Trent Prewett, assisted by DE Lance Garrison. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Styles gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-14-DEN41 (2Q: 13:35) Howie de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Grady Roberson. DE Lance Garrison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-14-DEN41 (2Q: 13:26) Howie de Marco scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Andy Inthapany. |
| 4-11-DEN44 (2Q: 12:42) Andre Chelius punted 51 yards. The Bulldozer Barber returned the kick 3 yards to the HOU08. Tackled by Lenny Walton. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU08 (2Q: 12:32) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to RB Michael Whitley for 15 yards. Tackled by S Rex Ramirez. Whitley gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU23 (2Q: 11:44) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson, assisted by CB Richie Shapiro. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-HOU26 (2Q: 11:07) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to TE Tracy Wagner for 9 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines. |
| Houston: I 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-HOU35 (2Q: 10:23) Michael Whitley ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Winfred Welker. Key block delivered by Darryl Akiyama. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-HOU42 (2Q: 09:57) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Carlton Robinson. OLB Jake Coffey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-3-HOU42 (2Q: 09:50) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to WR Scottie Walters for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Phil Soares, assisted by S Rex Ramirez. Walters gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN46 (2Q: 09:17) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to WR Carlton Robinson for 29 yards. Tackled by S Rex Ramirez. Robinson gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN17 (2Q: 08:41) Brad Barnett ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Rex Ramirez. Key block delivered by Joey Crawford. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-DEN12 (2Q: 07:57) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 10, Houston 6 |
| (2Q: 07:57) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Denver 10, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 07:50) Richie Lake kicked off 75 yards from the HOU30. Touchback. |
| Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-DEN20 (2Q: 07:50) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR Dwayne Lasica for 36 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas. Lasica gained 29 yards after the catch. |
| Denver: 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 run. Wilcox is blitzing. 1-10-HOU44 (2Q: 07:04) Jeremy Kirk ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-HOU41 (2Q: 06:39) Jeremy Kirk ran around right end for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox, assisted by OLB Trent Prewett. Key block delivered by Ryan Witt. |
| Denver: 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-HOU28 (2Q: 06:10) Howie de Marco scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason. |
| Denver: 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, expecting the run. 2-5-HOU23 (2Q: 05:30) Jeremy Kirk ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Norman Barker. |
| Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-5-HOU23 (2Q: 04:56) Howie de Marco scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Trent Prewett. |
| Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU15 (2Q: 04:16) Howie de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Christian Fargnoli. DE Lance Garrison drove right through Brian Thompson to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Grier is blitzing. 2-10-HOU15 (2Q: 04:10) Howie de Marco pass completed to RB Jeremy Kirk for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Lance Garrison. Kirk gained 10 yards after the catch. |
| Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Fazande, Wilcox and Mason are blitzing. 1-1-HOU01 (2Q: 03:35) Jeremy Kirk ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Keith Small, assisted by CB Trevor Canas. |
| Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Prewett is blitzing. 2-2-HOU02 (2Q: 03:05) Howie de Marco scrambled for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 16, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 03:05) Extra point by Antonio Hudson was good. Denver 17, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 02:54) Antonio Hudson kicked off 69 yards from the DEN30. Long Ball Lemke returned the ball 15 yards to the HOU16. Tackled by Brian Thompson. |
| Houston: Single-Back 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-HOU16 (2Q: 02:24) Anytime Barnett ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Jake Coffey, assisted by S Harry Hines. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Houston: Strong 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. 2-9-HOU17 (2Q: 02:00) Brad Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jake Coffey, assisted by DT Perry Atkins. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Humphries is blitzing. 3-6-HOU20 (2Q: 01:29) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Scottie Walters. CB Kevin Bohrer defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-6-HOU20 (2Q: 01:24) Richie Lake punted 52 yards. J.T. Parrella returned the kick 6 yards to the DEN34. Tackled by Jackie Barber. Ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Chris Humphries at the DEN34. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-DEN34 (2Q: 01:16) Christian Fargnoli ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Lance Garrison, assisted by DT Biggie Small. |
| Denver: 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. 2-9-DEN35 (2Q: 00:43) Howie de Marco pass was dropped by RB Christian Fargnoli. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-9-DEN35 (2Q: 00:38) Howie de Marco pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Winston Wilkins. DT Biggie Small blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-9-DEN35 (2Q: 00:33) Andre Chelius punted 54 yards. Jackie Barber returned the kick 1 yard to the HOU12. Tackled by Bubba Hartley. Denver's Andre Chelius was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU12 (2Q: 00:24) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to WR Scottie Walters for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Phil Soares. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Antonio Hudson kicked off 67 yards from the DEN30. Michael Whitley returned the ball 14 yards to the HOU17. Tackled by Bubba Hartley. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU17 (3Q: 14:37) Frankie Blincoe pass was dropped by WR Carlton Robinson. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-HOU17 (3Q: 14:27) Plan B Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jackie Barber. OLB Jake Coffey defended the pass. |
| Houston: 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. 3-10-HOU17 (3Q: 14:22) Brad Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Jared Williams, assisted by S Harry Hines. Key block delivered by Josh Buckner. |
| Houston: Strong 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-HOU27 (3Q: 13:49) Anytime Barnett ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Jake Coffey. Key block delivered by Darryl Akiyama. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-1-HOU36 (3Q: 13:09) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 17 yards. Tackled by S Tyrus Parker. Lemke gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: 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-DEN47 (3Q: 12:42) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Scottie Walters for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Kelly Madera for 1 yard to the DEN32. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN32 (3Q: 12:11) Anytime Barnett ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Kevin Bohrer, assisted by DT James Hill. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz. Diaz flattened Tyrus Parker to ensure the play's success. Houston's Ernest Occean was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Soares is blitzing. 2-2-DEN24 (3Q: 11:29) The Bulldozer Barber ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines, assisted by DT Perry Atkins. Key block delivered by Darren Coles. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-DEN18 (3Q: 10:45) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Mack Dennis. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offsides. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-5-DEN13 (3Q: 10:33) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Carlton Robinson. DE Adam McDonald hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-DEN13 (3Q: 10:27) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Rex Ramirez. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-8-DEN08 (3Q: 10:00) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Mack Dennis. Barnett gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-2-DEN02 (3Q: 09:14) Jackie Barber ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Jake Coffey, assisted by OLB Chris Humphries. |
| Houston: 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. 3-2-DEN02 (3Q: 08:28) Frankie Blincoe pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Scottie Walters. OLB Jake Coffey blocked the pass. |
| 4-2-DEN02 (3Q: 08:21) Darrin Borders attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Denver 17, Houston 10 |
| (3Q: 08:14) Richie Lake kicked off 55 yards from the HOU30. J.T. Parrella returned the ball 27 yards to the DEN42. Tackled by Kelly Madera. |
| Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Grier is blitzing. 1-10-DEN42 (3Q: 07:55) Christian Fargnoli ran around left end for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Tank Wilson. Key block delivered by Van Kelly. |
| Denver: 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, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU37 (3Q: 07:15) Howie de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jeremy Kirk. OLB Trent Prewett knocked the ball out of his grasp. |
| Denver: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Wilson is blitzing. 2-10-HOU37 (3Q: 07:09) Christian Fargnoli ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason, assisted by DT Keith Small. DT Keith Small knocked down Alonzo Perry to break up the play. |
| Denver: 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. 3-8-HOU35 (3Q: 06:43) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR Sherman Styles for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Trent Prewett, assisted by CB Andy Inthapany. Styles gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Winston Wilkins on the HOU21. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU21 (3Q: 06:00) Jeremy Kirk ran inside the left tackle for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox. Key block delivered by Tyrell Osgood. |
| Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-1-HOU01 (3Q: 05:26) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR Grady Roberson for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Denver 23, Houston 10 |
| (3Q: 05:26) Extra point by Antonio Hudson was good. Denver 24, Houston 10 |
| (3Q: 05:15) Antonio Hudson kicked off 64 yards from the DEN30. Jamal Lemke returned the ball 17 yards to the HOU23. Tackled by Jared Williams. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU23 (3Q: 04:46) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Richie Shapiro. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-HOU28 (3Q: 04:01) Brad Barnett ran inside the left guard for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Mickey Greenslade. Key block delivered by Alan Singleton. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Humphries is blitzing. 1-10-HOU39 (3Q: 03:35) Anytime Barnett ran a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Jared Williams. |
| Houston: 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. 2-8-HOU41 (3Q: 02:53) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Scottie Walters for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Richie Shapiro. Walters gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-DEN46 (3Q: 02:22) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Carlton Robinson for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Phil Soares. Robinson gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-6-DEN42 (3Q: 01:47) Brad Barnett ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Phil Soares. Key block delivered by Alan Singleton. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN36 (3Q: 01:08) Plan B Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tracy Wagner. OLB Jake Coffey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: 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. 2-10-DEN36 (3Q: 01:03) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Scottie Walters for 12 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines. Walters gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: 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-DEN24 (3Q: 00:26) Brad Barnett ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Phil Soares, assisted by DE Mickey Greenslade. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Houston: 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. 2-10-DEN24 (4Q: 15:00) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Mack Dennis. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hines is blitzing. 3-5-DEN19 (4Q: 14:21) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 7 yards. Tackled by S Rex Ramirez. Lemke gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN12 (4Q: 13:53) Brad Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Phil Soares. |
| Houston: 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. 2-10-DEN12 (4Q: 13:28) Anytime Barnett ran around right end for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Tyrus Parker, assisted by ILB Phil Soares. |
| Houston: 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. Humphries is blitzing. 3-3-DEN05 (4Q: 12:59) The Bulldozer Barber ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Dean Maniecki. Key block delivered by Darryl Akiyama. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-2-DEN02 (4Q: 12:36) Anytime Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Jake Coffey. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-2-DEN02 (4Q: 12:04) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Denver 24, Houston 16 |
| (4Q: 12:04) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Denver 24, Houston 17 |
| (4Q: 11:58) Richie Lake kicked off 61 yards from the HOU30. J.T. Parrella returned the ball 31 yards to the DEN40. Tackled by Michael Whitley. |
| Denver: 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, expecting the pass. 1-10-DEN40 (4Q: 11:35) Howie de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Christian Fargnoli. DE Terrell Fulkerson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-DEN40 (4Q: 11:28) Jeremy Kirk ran outside the right tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason. Key block delivered by Dwight George. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU42 (4Q: 10:57) Howie de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sherman Styles. ILB Raymond Wilcox knocked the ball out of his grasp. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-HOU42 (4Q: 10:52) Sherman Styles ran a reverse around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Bob Barker, assisted by ILB Raymond Wilcox. |
| Denver: Pro 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. 3-10-HOU42 (4Q: 10:22) Howie de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Winston Wilkins. DE Ronald Woodward hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-10-HOU42 (4Q: 10:15) Andre Chelius punted 42 yards. Touchback. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 10:08) Jackie Barber ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Rex Ramirez. |
| Houston: 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-HOU20 (4Q: 09:46) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 3 yards. Tackled by S Rex Ramirez. Lemke gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: 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. Humphries is blitzing. 3-7-HOU23 (4Q: 09:14) Plan B Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Scottie Walters. DE Winfred Welker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-7-HOU23 (4Q: 09:10) Richie Lake punted 36 yards. The ball was downed at the DEN41. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-DEN41 (4Q: 09:00) PENALTY: Denver was called for a False Start. |
| Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-15-DEN36 (4Q: 08:53) Christian Fargnoli ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Trent Prewett, assisted by ILB Raymond Wilcox. |
| Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-14-DEN37 (4Q: 08:19) Jeremy Kirk ran a draw inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Sherman Wilson, assisted by DE Terrell Fulkerson. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-16-DEN35 (4Q: 07:46) Howie de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Winston Wilkins. DT Wendell Giefeke hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-16-DEN35 (4Q: 07:40) Andre Chelius punted 44 yards. Jackie Barber returned the kick -1 yards to the HOU20. Tackled by Jared Williams. Ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Fred Lemons at the HOU20. |
| Houston: 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-HOU20 (4Q: 07:32) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Mack Dennis. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-HOU26 (4Q: 06:52) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-9-HOU21 (4Q: 06:45) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 10 yards. Tackled by S Harry Hines. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 06:00) Brad Barnett ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Phil Soares. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-HOU31 (4Q: 05:23) Plan B Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jamal Lemke. DE Winfred Welker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. Soares is blitzing. 3-10-HOU31 (4Q: 05:12) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Carlton Robinson for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Richie Shapiro, assisted by S Rex Ramirez. Robinson gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU45 (4Q: 04:32) Jackie Barber ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Tyrus Parker. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-6-HOU49 (4Q: 03:51) Frankie Blincoe pass was intended for WR Carlton Robinson and was intercepted by CB Norbert Dawson at the DEN36. The interception was returned 8 yards. Tackled by Carlton Robinson. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Prewett is blitzing. 1-10-DEN44 (4Q: 03:42) PENALTY: Denver was called for a False Start. |
| Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-15-DEN39 (4Q: 03:32) PENALTY: Denver was called for a False Start. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Prewett is blitzing. 1-20-DEN34 (4Q: 03:25) Howie de Marco scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox. |
| Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-18-DEN36 (4Q: 02:39) Howie de Marco pass completed to TE Jimmy Banks for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas. |
| (4Q: 02:39) Houston called a time out. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-12-DEN42 (4Q: 02:28) Howie de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sherman Styles. DT Wendell Giefeke hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-12-DEN42 (4Q: 02:21) Andre Chelius punted 42 yards. Jackie Barber returned the kick 4 yards to the HOU20. Tackled by Dwight George. |
| Houston: Weak 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-HOU20 (4Q: 02:10) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Carlton Robinson. DE Winfred Welker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: 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 run. 2-10-HOU20 (4Q: 02:03) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to WR Scottie Walters for 31 yards. Tackled by S Rex Ramirez. Walters gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Houston: Strong 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-DEN49 (4Q: 01:57) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Carlton Robinson. S Rex Ramirez defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-DEN49 (4Q: 01:49) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-15-HOU46 (4Q: 01:49) Frankie Blincoe pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Long Ball Lemke. DE Winfred Welker blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: 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. Humphries is blitzing. 3-15-HOU46 (4Q: 01:42) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Scottie Walters for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson, assisted by CB Richie Shapiro. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: 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. Dennis is blitzing. 4-16-HOU45 (4Q: 01:22) Frankie Blincoe pass was dropped by WR Carlton Robinson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs. |
| Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU45 (4Q: 01:13) Jeremy Kirk ran a trap outside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Tank Wilson, assisted by ILB Raymond Wilcox. |
| (4Q: 01:13) Houston called a time out. |
| Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Prewett, Wilcox and Barker are blitzing. 2-13-HOU48 (4Q: 01:01) Christian Fargnoli ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox. |
| (4Q: 01:01) Houston called a time out. |
| Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Prewett and Barker are blitzing. 3-13-HOU48 (4Q: 00:54) Howie de Marco dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| 4-14-HOU49 (4Q: 00:10) Andre Chelius punted 46 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU03. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU03 (4Q: 00:02) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Dawson. |
| Final Score: Denver Broncos 24, Houston Texans 17 |