Week 6, 2030

Played in Buffalo, NY, weather: 54 degrees, rain, 9 mph wind.
Buffalo won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Richie Lake kicked off 73 yards from the HOU30. Alvin Cockerham returned the ball 23 yards to the BUF20. Tackled by Alan Cutler.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Prewett is blitzing.
1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 14:41) Donald Loftus ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Biggie Small.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-BUF24 (1Q: 14:02) Donald Loftus ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Keith Small, assisted by DE Terrell Fulkerson. Key block delivered by Earnest Bailey.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF32 (1Q: 13:36) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 11 yards. Tackled by S Mace Mason, assisted by OLB Trent Prewett.
Buffalo: 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-BUF43 (1Q: 13:01) Ralph Maxwell pass was dropped by WR Jeremy Leupold.
Buffalo: Pro 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.
2-10-BUF43 (1Q: 12:54) Ralph Maxwell pass was intended for WR Jeremy Leupold and was intercepted by CB Fred Lemons at the BUF50. The interception was returned 14 yards. Tackled by Ben Hastings. 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 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF36 (1Q: 12:41) Anytime Barnett ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston, assisted by S Marlon Paswater.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-13-BUF39 (1Q: 12:17) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Fedolfi and Klotz are blitzing.
2-18-BUF44 (1Q: 12:10) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Long Ball Lemke for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Leon Walker. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Houston: 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.
3-13-BUF39 (1Q: 11:37) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale.
4-7-BUF33 (1Q: 11:07) Darrin Borders attempted a 50 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 3, Buffalo 0
(1Q: 11:02) Richie Lake kicked off 60 yards from the HOU30. Alvin Cockerham returned the ball 15 yards to the BUF25. Tackled by Kurt Snyder.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 10:35) Ralph Maxwell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Ben Hastings.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-BUF25 (1Q: 10:28) Ben Hastings ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Lamont Elliott. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Alvin Cockerham to the BUF22.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-BUF22 (1Q: 09:56) Donald Loftus ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Lamont Elliott. Houston's Trent Prewett was hurt on the play.
4-7-BUF28 (1Q: 09:33) Antonio Tubbs punted 42 yards. Harold Mason returned the kick 1 yard to the HOU31. Tackled by Bart Geib.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU31 (1Q: 09:23) Plan B Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jamal Lemke. DT Donovan Haddix hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU31 (1Q: 09:18) Brad Barnett ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale, assisted by DT Damon Towle.
Houston: Single-Back 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.
3-9-HOU32 (1Q: 08:40) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Adam Klotz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF50 (1Q: 07:52) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Leon Walker.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-BUF45 (1Q: 07:07) Michael Whitley ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale, assisted by DT Donovan Haddix.
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.
3-4-BUF44 (1Q: 06:42) Plan B Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jamal Lemke. S Mack Alston defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-BUF44 (1Q: 06:36) Richie Lake punted 44 yards. Touchback.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Morley and Kinney are blitzing.
1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 06:31) Richard Robertson ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox, assisted by S Bob Barker.
Buffalo: 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. Morley is blitzing.
2-10-BUF20 (1Q: 05:50) Ralph Maxwell kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Shawn Fazande.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-BUF21 (1Q: 05:08) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Nathan Mitchell for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-BUF26 (1Q: 04:35) Antonio Tubbs punted 55 yards. Harold Mason returned the kick 5 yards to the HOU24. Tackled by Ellis Bramlett. Ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Michael Whitley at the HOU24.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU24 (1Q: 04:28) Brad Barnett ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Wayne Lundy. Key block delivered by Alan Singleton. PENALTY: Houston was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. Houston's Darren Coles was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-19-HOU15 (1Q: 04:20) Michael Whitley ran a draw inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Damon Towle, assisted by CB Ellis Bramlett.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-HOU19 (1Q: 03:49) Plan B Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Long Ball Lemke. CB Ricky Conway defended the pass.
4-15-HOU19 (1Q: 03:40) Richie Lake punted 46 yards. Rusty Shapiro returned the kick 11 yards to the BUF46. Tackled by Alan Cutler.
Buffalo: 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-BUF46 (1Q: 03:33) Donald Loftus ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Stuffer Starling.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-BUF46 (1Q: 02:57) Ralph Maxwell pass was intended for WR Steve Monroe and was intercepted by ILB Shawn Fazande at the HOU39. The interception was returned 6 yards. Tackled by Zack Kelley. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Fedolfi is blitzing.
1-10-HOU45 (1Q: 02:49) The Bulldozer Barber ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Wayne Lundy.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-8-HOU47 (1Q: 02:06) Jackie Barber ran a trap outside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Wayne Lundy, assisted by DT Donovan Haddix.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-HOU47 (1Q: 01:32) The Bulldozer Barber ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale. Key block delivered by Darren Coles.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF43 (1Q: 00:46) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Adam Klotz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rader gained 3 yards after the catch.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-BUF34 (1Q: 00:04) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Long Ball Lemke. DE Amos Reagor hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Start of second quarter.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-1-BUF34 (2Q: 15:00) Michael Whitley ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett, assisted by DE Jessie Heath. 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, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF32 (2Q: 14:27) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Leon Walker, assisted by ILB Rod Ulufale. Rader gained 9 yards after the catch.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF15 (2Q: 13:45) Jackie Barber ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Leon Walker.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, 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.
2-14-BUF19 (2Q: 13:16) Michael Whitley ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Neil Fedolfi, assisted by ILB Rod Ulufale.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-BUF11 (2Q: 12:37) Plan B Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darth Rader. DE Amos Reagor hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-6-BUF11 (2Q: 12:33) Darrin Borders attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 6, Buffalo 0
(2Q: 12:26) Richie Lake kicked off 79 yards from the HOU30. Touchback.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF20 (2Q: 12:26) Ben Hastings ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Biggie Small.
Buffalo: 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.
2-13-BUF17 (2Q: 11:54) Donald Loftus ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Biggie Small, assisted by DE Oscar Battle.
Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-BUF16 (2Q: 11:13) Ralph Maxwell pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jeremy Leupold. DE The Force Garrison blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-14-BUF16 (2Q: 11:06) Antonio Tubbs punted 44 yards. Mace Mason called for a fair catch at the HOU40.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU40 (2Q: 10:59) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to FB Joey Crawford for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett. Crawford gained 20 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF29 (2Q: 10:20) Plan B Blincoe scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston and assisted by OLB Leon Walker.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-BUF25 (2Q: 09:51) Jackie Barber ran around right end for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Jessie Heath.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Walker is blitzing.
3-6-BUF25 (2Q: 09:15) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to RB Jackie Barber for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett, assisted by CB Adam Klotz. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-BUF21 (2Q: 08:29) Darrin Borders attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 9, Buffalo 0
(2Q: 08:22) Richie Lake kicked off 70 yards from the HOU30. Alvin Cockerham returned the ball 23 yards to the BUF23. Tackled by Darth Rader.
Buffalo: Pro 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-BUF23 (2Q: 07:54) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to FB Richard Robertson for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Boose, assisted by S Harold Mason. Robertson gained 12 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: Strong 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-BUF41 (2Q: 07:29) Donald Loftus ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by S Mace Mason. Key block delivered by Korey Fox.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU49 (2Q: 07:03) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Donald Loftus for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Kendrick Morley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Loftus gained 2 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Morley is blitzing.
2-2-HOU41 (2Q: 06:20) Ben Hastings ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Lamont Elliott, assisted by OLB Kendrick Morley.
Buffalo: 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 pass.
3-3-HOU42 (2Q: 05:34) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Alvin Cockerham for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Boose.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Morley and Wilcox are blitzing.
4-1-HOU40 (2Q: 05:15) Donald Loftus ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S D.J. Juckett. Key block delivered by Korey Fox.
Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, 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-HOU37 (2Q: 04:57) Ralph Maxwell scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-HOU33 (2Q: 04:37) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to TE Zack Kelley for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Lonnie Kinney.
Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, 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-HOU22 (2Q: 04:16) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Boose.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-4-HOU04 (2Q: 03:57) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Houston 9, Buffalo 6
(2Q: 03:57) Extra point by Ken Goldberg was good. Houston 9, Buffalo 7
(2Q: 03:48) Ken Goldberg kicked off 68 yards from the BUF30. Jamal Lemke returned the ball 24 yards to the HOU26. Tackled by Trevor Graham.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU26 (2Q: 03:26) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 9 yards. Tackled by S Marlon Paswater. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
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.
1-10-BUF50 (2Q: 03:15) Frankie Blincoe kept the ball, running around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston, assisted by S Ethan Devine. Key block delivered by Alan Singleton. PENALTY: Houston was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
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.
1-10-HOU46 (2Q: 03:06) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Adam Klotz, assisted by S Mack Alston. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-BUF45 (2Q: 02:25) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 19 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston. Snyder gained 1 yard after the catch.
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, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF26 (2Q: 02:00) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Neil Fedolfi.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-BUF20 (2Q: 01:27) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Long Ball Lemke. OLB Darryl Wallace defended the pass.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-BUF20 (2Q: 01:23) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to RB Jackie Barber for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham, assisted by OLB Leon Walker.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF16 (2Q: 00:49) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Leon Walker. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston called a time out.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, 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.
1-1-BUF01 (2Q: 00:42) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston 15, Buffalo 7
(2Q: 00:42) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Houston 16, Buffalo 7
(2Q: 00:31) Richie Lake kicked off 63 yards from the HOU30. Alvin Cockerham returned the ball 25 yards to the BUF32. Tackled by Leonard Strickland.
Buffalo: Weak 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-BUF32 (2Q: 00:26) Donald Loftus ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Donny Starling, assisted by ILB Raymond Wilcox. Key block delivered by Richard Robertson.
Buffalo: Strong 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.
2-5-BUF37 (2Q: 00:07) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Richard Robertson. S Norman Barker defended the pass.
Buffalo: Pro 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.
3-5-BUF37 (2Q: 00:03) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Donald Loftus for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Hunter Russell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Ken Goldberg kicked off 57 yards from the BUF30. Jamal Lemke returned the ball 30 yards to the HOU43. Tackled by Karl Strayhorn.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU43 (3Q: 14:44) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to FB Joey Crawford for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Amos Reagor.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-HOU49 (3Q: 13:58) Michael Whitley ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Damon Towle.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-HOU47 (3Q: 13:22) Frankie Blincoe pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Leonard Strickland. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-HOU47 (3Q: 13:17) Richie Lake punted 31 yards. Rusty Shapiro returned the kick 6 yards to the BUF28. Tackled by Kurt Snyder.
Buffalo: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF28 (3Q: 13:07) Ben Hastings ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Alan Cutler, assisted by DT Wendell Giefeke. Key block delivered by Trent Dircks.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Morley is blitzing.
2-4-BUF34 (3Q: 12:27) Donald Loftus ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Lonnie Kinney, assisted by S Norman Barker.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-BUF31 (3Q: 11:46) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Nathan Mitchell for 40 yards. Tackled by CB Hunter Russell. Mitchell gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Barker is blitzing.
1-10-HOU29 (3Q: 11:03) PENALTY: Buffalo was called for a False Start.
Buffalo: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-HOU34 (3Q: 10:59) PENALTY: Buffalo was called for a False Start.
Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-20-HOU39 (3Q: 10:55) Donald Loftus ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason, assisted by S Alan Cutler.
Buffalo: 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 pass.
2-18-HOU37 (3Q: 10:22) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Mitchell. DE The Force Garrison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-18-HOU37 (3Q: 10:10) Ralph Maxwell scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB R.J. Lissvall.
4-14-HOU33 (3Q: 09:38) Antonio Tubbs punted 33 yards. Touchback.
Houston: Single-Back 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 (3Q: 09:33) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jamal Lemke. OLB Leon Walker defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU20 (3Q: 09:26) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Darth Rader for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Leon Walker, assisted by CB Ricky Conway. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-1-HOU29 (3Q: 08:52) Frankie Blincoe sacked by DE Matthew Jones for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Alan Singleton.
4-8-HOU22 (3Q: 08:07) Richie Lake punted 46 yards. Rusty Shapiro returned the kick 21 yards to the HOU47. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF34 (3Q: 07:58) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to RB Donald Loftus for 37 yards. Tackled by OLB Kendrick Morley. Loftus gained 4 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: 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-HOU29 (3Q: 07:13) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Alvin Cockerham for 29 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cockerham gained 28 yards after the catch. Houston 16, Buffalo 13
(3Q: 07:13) Extra point by Ken Goldberg was good. Houston 16, Buffalo 14
(3Q: 06:57) Ken Goldberg kicked off 61 yards from the BUF30. Jamal Lemke returned the ball 13 yards to the HOU22. Tackled by Raymond Alexander.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU22 (3Q: 06:34) Jackie Barber ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Leon Walker.
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.
2-13-HOU19 (3Q: 06:03) Michael Whitley ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Sammy Jacobs, assisted by ILB Rod Ulufale. Houston's Earl Rader was hurt on the play.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-HOU24 (3Q: 05:31) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Carlton Robinson. DE Amos Reagor hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-8-HOU24 (3Q: 05:22) Richie Lake punted 41 yards. Rusty Shapiro returned the kick 13 yards to the BUF48. Tackled by Joseph Wooden.
Buffalo: 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.
1-10-BUF48 (3Q: 05:11) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Alvin Cockerham for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Crusher Wilcox. Cockerham gained 1 yard after the catch.
Buffalo: 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. Morley is blitzing.
2-4-HOU46 (3Q: 04:37) Donald Loftus ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by DE The Force Garrison.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-HOU49 (3Q: 04:03) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Nathan Mitchell for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Terry Jarvis, assisted by CB Hunter Russell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Morley is blitzing.
1-10-HOU40 (3Q: 03:15) Ralph Maxwell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Zack Kelley. PENALTY: Houston was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
Buffalo: 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-HOU36 (3Q: 03:08) Ralph Maxwell sacked by DT Donny Starling for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Earnest Bailey.
Buffalo: Single-Back 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.
2-17-HOU43 (3Q: 02:27) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Alvin Cockerham for 11 yards. Tackled by S Norman Barker.
Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-HOU32 (3Q: 01:51) Ralph Maxwell pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jeremy Leupold. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-6-HOU32 (3Q: 01:44) Ken Goldberg attempted a 49 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU39 (3Q: 01:39) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to TE Travis Irwin for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Neil Fedolfi. Irwin gained 4 yards after the catch.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF49 (3Q: 00:57) Michael Whitley ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Ricky Conway, assisted by S Mack Alston.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-BUF49 (3Q: 00:11) The Bulldozer Barber ran inside the left guard for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Matthew Jones. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz.
Start of fourth quarter.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ulufale is blitzing.
1-10-BUF35 (4Q: 15:00) The Bulldozer Barber ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Neil Fedolfi, assisted by DE Jessie Heath. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Kendrick Stevenson to the BUF34.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-BUF34 (4Q: 14:29) Jackie Barber ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Damon Towle, assisted by S Mack Alston.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-BUF33 (4Q: 13:57) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Leonard Strickland for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Neil Fedolfi.
4-2-BUF27 (4Q: 13:27) Darrin Borders attempted a 44 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF34 (4Q: 13:20) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to TE Zack Kelley for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Hunter Russell, assisted by CB Joey Boose. Kelley gained 12 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: 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-HOU48 (4Q: 12:47) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to TE Bart Geib for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Kendrick Morley, assisted by S Mace Mason.
Buffalo: I 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.
2-3-HOU41 (4Q: 12:11) Donald Loftus ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox, assisted by S Harold Mason.
Buffalo: I 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.
3-3-HOU41 (4Q: 11:47) Donald Loftus ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Kendrick Morley.
4-4-HOU42 (4Q: 11:11) Antonio Tubbs punted 42 yards. Touchback.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 11:06) Plan B Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tracy Wagner. DT Damon Towle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
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 (4Q: 11:00) Jackie Barber ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Leon Walker. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU39 (4Q: 10:54) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to RB Michael Whitley for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham, assisted by CB Ricky Conway. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Whitley 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 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-HOU48 (4Q: 10:10) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Leon Walker.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Ulufale is blitzing.
1-10-BUF46 (4Q: 09:30) Plan B Blincoe kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Donovan Haddix.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-BUF44 (4Q: 08:55) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Mack Alston and assisted by CB Adam Klotz.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-BUF39 (4Q: 08:25) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ellis Bramlett and assisted by S Sammy Jacobs.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF34 (4Q: 07:46) Jackie Barber ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale.
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.
2-9-BUF33 (4Q: 07:00) Frankie Blincoe pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Kurt Snyder.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Walker, Conway and Paswater are blitzing.
3-9-BUF33 (4Q: 06:52) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to WR Carlton Robinson for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Graham, assisted by CB Adam Klotz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
4-5-BUF29 (4Q: 06:06) Darrin Borders attempted a 46 yard field goal and it was blocked by Matthew Jones. HOU Darrin Borders recovered the ball at the BUF34.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF34 (4Q: 05:59) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Jeremy Leupold for 9 yards. Tackled by S Mace Mason. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-BUF43 (4Q: 05:26) Donald Loftus ran around right end for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Norman Barker, assisted by OLB Kendrick Morley. Key block delivered by Melvin Bryant.
Buffalo: 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-BUF48 (4Q: 04:47) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeremy Leupold. S Harold Mason knocked the ball out of his grasp.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-BUF48 (4Q: 04:42) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeremy Leupold. S Bob Barker defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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.
3-10-BUF48 (4Q: 04:34) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeremy Leupold. CB Rufus Hodson defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-BUF48 (4Q: 04:25) Antonio Tubbs punted 45 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU07.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU07 (4Q: 04:15) Jackie Barber ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Amos Reagor. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Kurt Snyder to the HOU09.
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 man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-HOU09 (4Q: 03:31) Plan B Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kurt Snyder. DE Jessie Heath drove right through Kendrick Stevenson to hurry the quarterback. 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 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-HOU09 (4Q: 03:27) Plan B Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kurt Snyder. DT Wayne Lundy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-8-HOU09 (4Q: 03:20) Richie Lake punted 42 yards. Rusty Shapiro returned the kick 13 yards to the HOU38. Tackled by Michael Whitley.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU38 (4Q: 03:12) Ralph Maxwell pass completed to WR Steve Monroe for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Crusher Wilcox, assisted by OLB Lonnie Kinney.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-HOU36 (4Q: 02:52) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeremy Leupold. DE Terry Jarvis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-HOU36 (4Q: 02:44) Ralph Maxwell sacked by DE Oscar Battle for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Melvin Bryant.
4-14-HOU42 (4Q: 02:22) Ken Goldberg attempted a 59 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU49 (4Q: 02:16) Plan B Blincoe pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Tracy Wagner. DE Jessie Heath blocked the pass. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU49 (4Q: 02:11) Jackie Barber ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Rod Ulufale, assisted by DE Amos Reagor.
(4Q: 02:11) Buffalo called a time out.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-HOU48 (4Q: 02:02) Plan B Blincoe pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Kurt Snyder. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
4-11-HOU48 (4Q: 01:56) Richie Lake punted 42 yards. Rusty Shapiro returned the kick 9 yards to the BUF19. Tackled by Da Man Diaz.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Morley, Wilcox and Barker are blitzing.
1-10-BUF19 (4Q: 01:46) Ralph Maxwell scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Shawn Fazande.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-BUF24 (4Q: 01:25) Ralph Maxwell pass was intended for WR Steve Monroe and was intercepted by CB Hunter Russell at the BUF39. Tackled by Steve Monroe.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF39 (4Q: 01:17) Michael Whitley ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Matthew Jones, assisted by S Mack Alston.
(4Q: 01:17) Buffalo called a time out.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-BUF36 (4Q: 01:08) Michael Whitley ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Leon Walker, assisted by DT Deron Sharman.
(4Q: 01:08) Buffalo called a time out.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-6-BUF35 (4Q: 00:58) Frankie Blincoe dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
4-7-BUF36 (4Q: 00:14) Darrin Borders attempted a 53 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF43 (4Q: 00:07) Ralph Maxwell pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nathan Mitchell. CB Joey Boose defended the pass.
Final Score: Houston Texans 16, Buffalo Bills 14