Wild Card Playoff Games, 2029

Played in Indianapolis, IN, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Indianapolis won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) J.T. London kicked off 79 yards from the CLE30. Touchback.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Strahan is blitzing.
1-10-IND20 (1Q: 15:00) Preston Evers ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Jake Snyder, assisted by ILB Derek Tharp. Key block delivered by Albert Emerson.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Strahan is blitzing.
2-1-IND29 (1Q: 14:23) Joel Grzybowski pass completed to RB Shannon Bryant for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Cole Wheeler.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Strahan and Snyder are blitzing.
1-10-IND32 (1Q: 13:52) Big Grzybowski pass completed to RB Preston Evers for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Jared Mendes. Evers gained 2 yards after the catch.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-IND35 (1Q: 13:13) Joel Grzybowski pass was dropped by WR Emmitt Barba.
Indianapolis: 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. Wheeler is blitzing.
3-7-IND35 (1Q: 13:09) Joel Grzybowski sacked by ILB Cole Wheeler for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Vegas Reno.
4-13-IND29 (1Q: 12:29) Darrell Shepherd punted 48 yards. Ike Erhardt returned the kick 5 yards to the CLE28. Tackled by Leslie Bullock.
Cleveland: 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.
1-10-CLE28 (1Q: 12:20) Jack Peterson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nick Graham. DE Dixon Garrett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Eichhorst is blitzing.
2-10-CLE28 (1Q: 12:15) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Russell Garrison for 35 yards. Tackled by ILB Glen Wiggins. Garrison gained 24 yards after the catch.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND37 (1Q: 11:36) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Nick Graham for 37 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cleveland 6, Indianapolis 0
(1Q: 11:36) Extra point by J.T. London was good. Cleveland 7, Indianapolis 0
(1Q: 11:21) J.T. London kicked off 63 yards from the CLE30. Leonard Sherrill returned the ball 26 yards to the IND33. Tackled by Nick Graham. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND11 (1Q: 11:02) Preston Evers ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Howie Barrett, assisted by DT Gary Hines.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-IND10 (1Q: 10:29) PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for a False Start.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-16-IND05 (1Q: 10:25) Big Grzybowski pass completed to WR Tito McBeal for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Spencer Strahan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Wheeler is blitzing.
3-17-IND04 (1Q: 09:48) Joel Grzybowski pass completed to WR Emmitt Barba for 18 yards. Tackled by S Ted Carlson. Barba gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Indianapolis: Strong 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-IND22 (1Q: 09:23) Big Grzybowski pass completed to WR Tito McBeal for 6 yards. Tackled by S Juan Kaplan. McBeal gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Strahan is blitzing.
2-4-IND28 (1Q: 08:44) Preston Evers ran a draw inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Jared Mendes.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Noble is blitzing.
3-7-IND25 (1Q: 08:14) Shannon Bryant ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Alvin Noble, assisted by DT J.T. Salinas. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Noble is blitzing.
1-10-IND39 (1Q: 08:06) Presto Evers ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Ike Erhardt, assisted by DT Gary Hines.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-IND41 (1Q: 07:39) Joel Grzybowski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Emmitt Barba. DT J.T. Salinas drove right through Albert Emerson to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Cleveland's Jared Mendes was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Strahan and Wheeler are blitzing.
3-8-IND41 (1Q: 07:34) Joel Grzybowski pass completed to WR Clay Lincoln for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Gary Leitsch. Lincoln gained 14 yards after the catch.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE39 (1Q: 07:01) Preston Evers ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Strahan. Key block delivered by Vernon Reno.
Indianapolis: 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. Snyder is blitzing.
2-4-CLE33 (1Q: 06:35) Preston Evers ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Vince Reynolds. Key block delivered by Sammy Meier.
Indianapolis: Single-Back 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. Wheeler is blitzing.
1-10-CLE26 (1Q: 05:55) Preston Evers ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Vince Reynolds. Key block delivered by Craig Meier.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-CLE19 (1Q: 05:20) Presto Evers ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Strahan, assisted by S Ted Carlson.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Wheeler is blitzing.
3-3-CLE19 (1Q: 04:35) Joel Grzybowski pass completed to WR Clay Lincoln for 19 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Lincoln gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Cleveland 7, Indianapolis 6
(1Q: 04:35) Extra point by Emmitt Savoie was good. Indianapolis 7, Cleveland 7
(1Q: 04:28) Emmitt Savoie kicked off 63 yards from the IND30. Bryan Fisher returned the ball 13 yards to the CLE20. Tackled by Tito McBeal.
Cleveland: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE20 (1Q: 04:03) Phillip West ran around right end for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Herb Denehey, assisted by CB Max Cousin. Key block delivered by Antonio Korzuk.
Cleveland: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-CLE27 (1Q: 03:37) Phillip West ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Surcon.
Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-3-CLE27 (1Q: 02:51) Jack Peterson pass completed to TE Rex Clark for 4 yards. Tackled by S Leonard Sherrill.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE31 (1Q: 02:06) Phillip West ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Warhorse Eichhorst, assisted by ILB Detlef Schrempf.
Cleveland: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-CLE32 (1Q: 01:22) Phillip West ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Wally Reed.
Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-4-CLE37 (1Q: 00:55) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Russell Garrison for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Charlie Eichhorst, assisted by CB Max Cousin. Garrison gained 2 yards after the catch.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE42 (1Q: 00:24) Phillip West ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Ethan Schrempf, assisted by OLB Charlie Eichhorst. Indianapolis's Louie Caldwell was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Start of second quarter.
Cleveland: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Eichhorst and Wiggins are blitzing.
2-7-CLE45 (2Q: 15:00) Kelly Cunningham ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Surcon, assisted by S Ed Reed. Key block delivered by Glen Hickey.
Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND48 (2Q: 14:21) Jack Peterson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Tallent. CB Giles Isle Giles defended the pass.
Cleveland: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-IND48 (2Q: 14:15) Phillip West ran inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Gus Strickland, assisted by DT Gary Caldwell. Key block delivered by Conrad Chandler.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND36 (2Q: 13:39) Kelly Cunningham ran around right end for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Ethan Schrempf, assisted by OLB Warhorse Eichhorst. Key block delivered by Marco Doyle.
Cleveland: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Eichhorst is blitzing.
1-10-IND25 (2Q: 13:02) Phillip West ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Dixon Garrett. Key block delivered by Hunter Delgado.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-IND18 (2Q: 12:16) Phillip West ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Wally Reed. Key block delivered by Rex Clark.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND15 (2Q: 11:42) Phillip West ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Kenneth Giles, assisted by S Allen Wooden. Key block delivered by Glen Hickey.
Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-IND10 (2Q: 11:09) Jack Peterson pass was dropped by WR Russell Garrison. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: 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. Eichhorst is blitzing.
3-5-IND10 (2Q: 11:02) Jack Peterson pass was intended for TE Rex Clark and was intercepted by CB Robert Cassidy at the IND01. Tackled by Rex Clark.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND01 (2Q: 10:53) Preston Evers ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Ted Carlson. Key block delivered by Stephen Kluge. Kluge ran over Dennis Zawilinski to set up the play. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for an Illegal Shift.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND01 (2Q: 10:45) Preston Evers ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Vince Reynolds, assisted by DT Gary Hines.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-IND02 (2Q: 10:10) Joel Grzybowski pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Clay Lincoln.
Indianapolis: 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. Noble is blitzing.
3-9-IND02 (2Q: 10:04) Big Grzybowski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Claymore Lincoln. CB Lester Stephens knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-9-IND02 (2Q: 09:56) Darrell Shepherd punted 33 yards. Shifty Erhardt called for a fair catch at the IND35.
Cleveland: 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-IND35 (2Q: 09:46) Jack Peterson pass was dropped by WR Nick Graham. Cleveland's Rex Clark was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Cleveland: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-IND35 (2Q: 09:37) Phillip West ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Horace Busby. West made a great move on Max Cousin. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND30 (2Q: 09:28) Jack Peterson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Tallent. DE Julio Ferrett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-IND30 (2Q: 09:21) Phillip West ran around left end for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB Bill Gordon. Key block delivered by Conrad Chandler.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-5-IND05 (2Q: 08:37) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Bryan Tallent for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cleveland 13, Indianapolis 7
(2Q: 08:37) Extra point by J.T. London was good. Cleveland 14, Indianapolis 7
(2Q: 08:29) J.T. London kicked off 63 yards from the CLE30. Leonard Sherrill returned the ball 24 yards to the IND31. Tackled by Ted Carlson.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Strahan is blitzing.
1-10-IND31 (2Q: 07:56) Big Grzybowski pass completed to WR Clay Lincoln for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Derek Tharp. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
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.
2-5-IND36 (2Q: 07:13) Presto Evers ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Jake Snyder, assisted by DE Marshall Briggs.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Strahan is blitzing.
3-5-IND36 (2Q: 06:33) Joel Grzybowski pass completed to WR Clay Lincoln for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Gary Leitsch, assisted by ILB 18 Wheeler. Lincoln gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Indianapolis: 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 pass. Noble is blitzing.
1-10-CLE48 (2Q: 06:09) Preston Evers ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Vince Reynolds. Key block delivered by Clay Ellis.
Indianapolis: 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. Strahan is blitzing.
2-2-CLE40 (2Q: 05:23) Preston Evers ran around left end for 37 yards. Tackled by CB Lester Stephens. Key block delivered by Isaac Herzog.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-3-CLE03 (2Q: 04:48) Preston Evers ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Spencer Strahan.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-CLE02 (2Q: 04:20) Preston Evers ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Ted Carlson.
Indianapolis: 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. Wheeler is blitzing.
3-2-CLE02 (2Q: 03:43) Shannon Bryant ran inside the right guard for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Isaac Herzog. Herzog ran over Alvin Noble to set up the play. Indianapolis's Sammy Meier was hurt on the play. Cleveland 14, Indianapolis 13
(2Q: 03:43) Extra point by Emmitt Savoie was good. Indianapolis 14, Cleveland 14
(2Q: 03:36) Emmitt Savoie kicked off 57 yards from the IND30. Bryan Fisher returned the ball 19 yards to the CLE32. Tackled by Leslie Bullock.
Cleveland: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE32 (2Q: 03:00) Phillip West ran outside the right tackle for 32 yards. Tackled by CB Max Cousin. Key block delivered by Glen Hickey. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for an Illegal Formation.
Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Denehey is blitzing.
1-15-CLE27 (2Q: 02:43) Phillip West ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Ethan Schrempf, assisted by ILB Glen Wiggins.
Cleveland: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-CLE31 (2Q: 02:03) Kelly Cunningham ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Ethan Schrempf. Key block delivered by Glen Hickey.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-CLE39 (2Q: 01:57) Phillip West ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Ethan Schrempf, assisted by S Allen Wooden.
4-1-CLE41 (2Q: 01:15) Jay Wilkerson punted 51 yards. Jackie Griffin returned the kick 4 yards to the IND12. Tackled by Alvin Noble.
Indianapolis: Strong 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-IND12 (2Q: 01:05) Big Grzybowski pass completed to RB Presto Evers for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Gary Leitsch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: 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.
2-11-IND11 (2Q: 00:23) Big Grzybowski pass completed to WR Tito McBeal for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Dan Sorota. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland called a time out.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Snyder is blitzing.
3-8-IND14 (2Q: 00:14) Joel Grzybowski pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Blaine Kirk. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-IND14 (2Q: 00:05) Darrell Shepherd punted 50 yards. Ike Erhardt returned the kick 11 yards to the CLE47. Tackled by Jermaine Burton.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Emmitt Savoie kicked off 77 yards from the IND30. Touchback.
Cleveland: 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE20 (3Q: 15:00) Kelly Cunningham ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Ethan Schrempf, assisted by DE Dixon Garrett.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-CLE23 (3Q: 14:26) Jack Peterson pass completed to TE Rex Clark for 8 yards. Tackled by S Leonard Sherrill.
Cleveland: 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-CLE31 (3Q: 13:53) Jack Peterson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nick Graham. DE Joey Medrano hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CLE31 (3Q: 13:47) Phillip West ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Dixon Garrett.
Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-6-CLE35 (3Q: 13:05) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Bryan Tallent for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Glen Wiggins, assisted by ILB Ethan Schrempf.
4-3-CLE38 (3Q: 12:38) Jay Wilkerson punted 52 yards. Jackie Griffin returned the kick 13 yards to the IND23. Tackled by Antonio Korzuk. Ball was fumbled and recovered by CLE Zach Hayes for 6 yards to the IND17.. Tackled by Captain Kirk.
Cleveland: 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 pass.
1-10-IND17 (3Q: 12:28) Phillip West ran around left end for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Ethan Schrempf. Key block delivered by Marco Doyle.
Cleveland: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-3-IND03 (3Q: 11:42) Phillip West ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Bill Gordon, assisted by ILB Glen Wiggins.
Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-IND02 (3Q: 11:13) Phillip West ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Ed Reed, assisted by ILB Ethan Schrempf.
Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-IND01 (3Q: 10:37) Jack Peterson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Tallent. ILB Glen Wiggins defended the pass.
4-1-IND01 (3Q: 10:30) J.T. London attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 17, Indianapolis 14
(3Q: 10:25) J.T. London kicked off 72 yards from the CLE30. Touchback.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND20 (3Q: 10:25) Joel Grzybowski pass completed to WR Jermaine Burton for 45 yards. Tackled by S Ted Carlson. 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 bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Strahan is blitzing.
1-10-CLE35 (3Q: 09:42) Presto Evers ran around right end for -1 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Spencer Strahan, assisted by ILB Derek Tharp.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-CLE36 (3Q: 09:01) Joel Grzybowski pass completed to WR Clay Lincoln for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Derek Tharp.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Strahan and Wheeler are blitzing.
3-12-CLE37 (3Q: 08:32) Preston Evers ran a trap outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Howie Barrett, assisted by S Juan Kaplan.
4-7-CLE32 (3Q: 07:56) Emmitt Savoie attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 17, Cleveland 17
(3Q: 07:48) Emmitt Savoie kicked off 60 yards from the IND30. Go Deep Fisher returned the ball 20 yards to the CLE30. Tackled by Amos Norris.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Gordon is blitzing.
1-10-CLE30 (3Q: 07:26) Jack Peterson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nick Graham. OLB Flash Gordon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Cleveland: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CLE30 (3Q: 07:19) Kelly Cunningham ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Gary Caldwell, assisted by OLB Charlie Eichhorst. DE Joey Medrano knocked down Adam Moss to break up the play.
Cleveland: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-CLE28 (3Q: 06:34) Phillip West ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Bill Gordon, assisted by ILB Ethan Schrempf.
4-6-CLE34 (3Q: 06:03) Jay Wilkerson punted 61 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the IND05.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Snyder is blitzing.
1-10-IND05 (3Q: 05:54) Preston Evers ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT J.T. Salinas, assisted by S Juan Kaplan.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-IND07 (3Q: 05:19) Preston Evers ran a trap outside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Ike Erhardt, assisted by CB Bobby Parker.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Strahan and Wheeler are blitzing.
3-7-IND08 (3Q: 04:54) Big Grzybowski sacked by DE Howie Barrett and DT J.T. Salinas for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Albert Emerson.
4-12-IND03 (3Q: 04:13) Darrell Shepherd punted 29 yards. Ike Erhardt called for a fair catch at the IND32.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND32 (3Q: 04:05) Phillip West ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Allen Wooden, assisted by S Wally Reed.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-IND29 (3Q: 03:19) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Russell Garrison for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Surcon. Garrison gained 2 yards after the catch.
Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Denehey and Reed are blitzing.
1-3-IND03 (3Q: 02:37) Phillip West ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Detlef Schrempf, assisted by S Wally Reed.
Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-IND01 (3Q: 02:11) Jack Peterson pass was dropped by WR Nick Graham.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-1-IND01 (3Q: 02:07) Jack Peterson pass was dropped by WR Go Deep Fisher. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-1-IND01 (3Q: 02:03) J.T. London attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 20, Indianapolis 17
(3Q: 01:56) J.T. London kicked off 64 yards from the CLE30. The Sheriff Sherrill returned the ball 32 yards to the IND38. Tackled by Dan Sorota.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND38 (3Q: 01:19) Big Grzybowski pass completed to WR Jermaine Burton for 32 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Strahan. Burton gained 2 yards after the catch.
Indianapolis: Strong 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.
1-10-CLE30 (3Q: 00:34) Joel Grzybowski pass completed to TE Leland Flannery for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Strahan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-CLE28 (4Q: 15:00) Joel Grzybowski pass completed to WR Clay Lincoln for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jake Snyder. Indianapolis's Blaine Kirk was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor facial injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Strahan is blitzing.
3-5-CLE25 (4Q: 14:29) PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for a False Start.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Wheeler and Noble are blitzing.
3-10-CLE30 (4Q: 14:24) Joel Grzybowski pass completed to WR Amos Norris for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Bobby Parker. Norris gained 5 yards after the catch.
Indianapolis: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE19 (4Q: 13:36) Presto Evers ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Cole Wheeler. Key block delivered by Vernon Reno.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-CLE10 (4Q: 12:59) Preston Evers ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Strahan, assisted by CB Lester Stephens.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Wheeler is blitzing.
3-2-CLE11 (4Q: 12:29) Shannon Bryant ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Gary Leitsch, assisted by DT Vince Reynolds. Key block delivered by Vernon Reno. Reno ran over Ike Erhardt to set up the play.
Indianapolis: 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.
1-2-CLE02 (4Q: 11:57) Preston Evers ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Ted Carlson.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-CLE01 (4Q: 11:17) Presto Evers ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Vernon Reno. Indianapolis 23, Cleveland 20
(4Q: 11:17) Extra point by Emmitt Savoie was good. Indianapolis 24, Cleveland 20
(4Q: 11:07) Emmitt Savoie kicked off 64 yards from the IND30. Bryan Fisher returned the ball 17 yards to the CLE23. Tackled by Jermaine Burton.
Cleveland: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE23 (4Q: 10:41) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Nick Graham for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Charlie Eichhorst, assisted by S The Sheriff Sherrill.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-CLE28 (4Q: 10:05) Kelly Cunningham ran a trap outside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Ed Reed, assisted by OLB Warhorse Eichhorst. Key block delivered by Conrad Chandler.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE35 (4Q: 09:22) Phillip West ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Dixon Garrett, assisted by S Wally Reed. Key block delivered by Glen Hickey. Hickey ran over Gus Strickland to set up the play.
Cleveland: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-CLE42 (4Q: 08:36) Jack Peterson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Russell Garrison. ILB Ethan Schrempf defended the pass.
Cleveland: Strong 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.
3-3-CLE42 (4Q: 08:30) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Nick Graham for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Giles Isle Giles, assisted by OLB Charlie Eichhorst. Graham gained 8 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for an Illegal Formation. Indianapolis's Ethan Schrempf was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hamstring injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-8-CLE37 (4Q: 08:24) Kelly Cunningham ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Wally Reed.
4-5-CLE40 (4Q: 07:45) Jay Wilkerson punted 37 yards. Jackie Griffin called for a fair catch at the IND23.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND23 (4Q: 07:37) Shannon Bryant ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Strahan.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-IND26 (4Q: 06:50) Presto Evers ran a draw inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Ted Carlson. Key block delivered by Craig Meier.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND36 (4Q: 06:06) Shannon Bryant ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Strahan.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Strahan and Wheeler are blitzing.
2-11-IND35 (4Q: 05:21) Big Grzybowski pass completed to RB Presto Evers for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Lester Stephens.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Strahan is blitzing.
3-8-IND38 (4Q: 04:36) Joel Grzybowski pass was intended for WR Emmitt Barba and was intercepted by CB Dan Sorota at the CLE46. Tackled by Emmitt Barba. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Eichhorst is blitzing.
1-10-CLE46 (4Q: 04:23) PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Encroachment.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-5-IND49 (4Q: 04:19) Jack Peterson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Tallent. CB Stan Surcon defended the pass. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding.
Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-CLE41 (4Q: 04:10) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Russell Garrison for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Glen Wiggins. Garrison gained 2 yards after the catch.
Cleveland: Pro 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.
2-6-IND50 (4Q: 03:27) Phillip West ran around left end for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Robert Cassidy. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-10-CLE46 (4Q: 03:07) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Bryan Tallent for 30 yards. Tackled by S Ed Reed. Tallent gained 7 yards after the catch.
Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND24 (4Q: 02:49) Jack Peterson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nick Graham. DT Horace Busby hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Cleveland: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Reed is blitzing.
2-10-IND24 (4Q: 02:42) Jack Peterson pass was dropped by WR Russell Garrison.
Cleveland: 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. Strickland and Reed are blitzing.
3-10-IND24 (4Q: 02:36) Jack Peterson sacked by OLB Gus Strickland for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Glen Hickey.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
4-17-IND31 (4Q: 02:19) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Russell Garrison for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Max Cousin.
Cleveland: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND11 (4Q: 02:02) Jack Peterson pass completed to TE Rusty Buckner for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Smoke Denehey. Buckner gained 2 yards after the catch.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-IND03 (4Q: 01:54) Jack Peterson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Rex Clark. CB Giles Isle Giles simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-IND03 (4Q: 01:49) Jack Peterson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Russell Garrison. DE Dixon Garrett drove right through Conrad Chandler to hurry the quarterback. Cleveland's Bryan Tallent was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor groin injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
4-2-IND03 (4Q: 01:43) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Nick Graham for 1 yard. Tackled by S Allen Wooden. The ball goes over on downs.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-IND02 (4Q: 01:37) Preston Evers ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Strahan, assisted by DT Vince Reynolds.
Cleveland called a time out.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-IND02 (4Q: 01:27) Presto Evers ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Derek Tharp.
Cleveland called a time out.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-9-IND03 (4Q: 01:15) Preston Evers ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Gary Hines.
Cleveland called a time out.
4-8-IND04 (4Q: 01:06) Darrell Shepherd punted 53 yards. Ike Erhardt returned the kick -6 yards to the CLE37. Tackled by Jackie Griffin.
Cleveland: Pro 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.
1-10-CLE37 (4Q: 00:59) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Nick Graham for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Max Cousin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CLE47 (4Q: 00:41) Jack Peterson spiked the ball to stop the clock.
Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CLE47 (4Q: 00:38) Jack Peterson pass completed to TE Rex Clark for 21 yards. Tackled by S Leonard Sherrill. Clark gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Indianapolis's Dixon Garrett was hurt on the play.
Cleveland: Pro 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-IND32 (4Q: 00:21) Jack Peterson spiked the ball to stop the clock.
Cleveland: 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.
2-10-IND32 (4Q: 00:16) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Nick Graham for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Bill Gordon.
Cleveland: 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-IND25 (4Q: 00:07) Jack Peterson scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Weasel Ferrett.
Final Score: Indianapolis Colts 24, Cleveland Browns 20