Conference Semifinals, 2030

Played in Houston, TX, weather: 73 degrees, fair, calm.
Cleveland won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Richie Lake kicked off 57 yards from the HOU30. Shifty Erhardt returned the ball 24 yards to the CLE37. Tackled by Earl Rader.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE37 (1Q: 14:42) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Bryan Tallent for 33 yards. Tackled by ILB Crusher Wilcox. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Tallent gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips 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-HOU30 (1Q: 14:10) Phillip West ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Keith Small, assisted by ILB Raymond Wilcox. Key block delivered by Marco Doyle.
Cleveland: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-HOU21 (1Q: 13:44) Jack Peterson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Russell Garrison. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-1-HOU21 (1Q: 13:35) Jack Peterson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Tallent. CB Joey Boose defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-1-HOU21 (1Q: 13:31) J.T. London attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 3, Houston 0
(1Q: 13:25) J.T. London kicked off 75 yards from the CLE30. Jamal Lemke returned the ball 19 yards to the HOU14. Tackled by Russell Garrison. PENALTY: Houston was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU03 (1Q: 12:48) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darth Rader. OLB Spencer Strahan defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU03 (1Q: 12:39) Bazooka Blincoe pass completed to WR Long Ball Lemke for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Teddy Battle, assisted by S Juan Kaplan. Lemke gained 5 yards after the catch.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU16 (1Q: 11:57) Anytime Barnett ran inside the right guard for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Dan Sorota. Key block delivered by Cole Bennett.
Houston: 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-HOU37 (1Q: 11:13) Bazooka Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Scottie Walters. CB Gary Leitsch defended the pass.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU37 (1Q: 11:06) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to TE Travis Irwin for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Roman Cassidy.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-HOU43 (1Q: 10:27) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 34 yards. Tackled by CB Lester Stephens. Barnett gained 29 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE23 (1Q: 09:39) Bazooka Blincoe pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Anytime Barnett. DE Jared Mendes blocked the pass.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CLE23 (1Q: 09:29) Jackie Barber ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Jared Mendes. Key block delivered by Darren Coles.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE13 (1Q: 09:03) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kurt Snyder. DE Leo Ervin drove right through Kendrick Stevenson to hurry the quarterback.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CLE13 (1Q: 08:53) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-15-CLE18 (1Q: 08:48) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to TE Travis Irwin for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Bobby Parker. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-12-CLE15 (1Q: 08:23) Brad Barnett ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Juan Kaplan, assisted by S Shifty Erhardt.
4-12-CLE15 (1Q: 07:56) Darrin Borders attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 3, Cleveland 3
(1Q: 07:48) Richie Lake kicked off 74 yards from the HOU30. Touchback.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE20 (1Q: 07:48) Jack Peterson pass completed to FB Zach Hayes for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Boose. Hayes gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: I formation with two tight ends, 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-CLE36 (1Q: 07:07) Jack Peterson sacked by OLB Trent Prewett for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Deon Springer.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-19-CLE27 (1Q: 06:33) PENALTY: Cleveland was called for a False Start.
Cleveland: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-24-CLE22 (1Q: 06:25) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Nick Graham for 38 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Shawn Fazande. Graham gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU40 (1Q: 05:38) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Russell Garrison for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons. Garrison gained 3 yards after the catch.
Cleveland: 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-HOU27 (1Q: 05:11) Jack Peterson pass completed to RB Phillip West for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Boose. 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 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-HOU20 (1Q: 04:49) Kerry Howe ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Norman Barker.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-HOU20 (1Q: 04:27) Jack Peterson pass was dropped by WR Russell Garrison. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-HOU20 (1Q: 04:22) J.T. London attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 6, Houston 3
(1Q: 04:17) J.T. London kicked off 62 yards from the CLE30. Jamal Lemke returned the ball 29 yards to the HOU37. Tackled by Russell Garrison.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU37 (1Q: 03:46) Brad Barnett ran outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Derek Tharp, assisted by S Juan Kaplan. Key block delivered by Cole Bennett.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU49 (1Q: 03:04) Bazooka Blincoe pass completed to WR Long Ball Lemke for 20 yards. Tackled by S Juan Kaplan. Lemke gained 15 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
Houston: 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.
1-20-HOU39 (1Q: 02:49) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Carlton Robinson for 22 yards. Tackled by S Shifty Erhardt. Robinson gained 5 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 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE39 (1Q: 02:17) The Bulldozer Barber ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Shifty Erhardt. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-CLE32 (1Q: 01:45) Frankie Blincoe sacked by DT Horace McDonald and DE Leo Ervin for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Ernest Occean.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-10-CLE39 (1Q: 01:16) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Juan Kaplan. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Ernest Occean on the CLE34.
4-5-CLE34 (1Q: 00:29) Darrin Borders attempted a 51 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Prewett and Wilcox are blitzing.
1-10-CLE41 (1Q: 00:23) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Nick Graham for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Start of second quarter.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU47 (2Q: 15:00) Kerry Howe ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Trent Prewett, assisted by S Norman Barker.
Cleveland: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Prewett is blitzing.
2-12-HOU49 (2Q: 14:24) Phillip West ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Rufus Hodson.
Cleveland: 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.
3-7-HOU44 (2Q: 13:39) Phillip West ran a trap outside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Keith Small.
4-8-HOU45 (2Q: 13:11) Jorge Howe punted 31 yards. Earl Rader returned the kick 8 yards to the HOU22. Tackled by Zach Hayes.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU22 (2Q: 13:01) Jackie Barber ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Lester Stephens, assisted by DE Jared Mendes. Key block delivered by Cole Bennett.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-HOU30 (2Q: 12:27) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Lester Stephens and assisted by S Juan Kaplan.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU35 (2Q: 11:50) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 24 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Strahan, assisted by CB Gary Leitsch. Snyder gained 5 yards after the catch.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE41 (2Q: 11:06) Bazooka Blincoe pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Gary Leitsch. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Snyder gained 11 yards after the catch.
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, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE12 (2Q: 10:19) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Carlton Robinson for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Strahan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-CLE05 (2Q: 09:56) Brad Barnett ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Horace McDonald.
Houston: Pro 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.
3-1-CLE03 (2Q: 09:19) Frankie Blincoe sacked by ILB Roman Cassidy for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Kendrick Stevenson.
4-8-CLE10 (2Q: 08:50) Darrin Borders attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 6, Cleveland 6
(2Q: 08:45) Richie Lake kicked off 73 yards from the HOU30. Touchback.
Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE20 (2Q: 08:45) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Russell Garrison for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Lonnie Kinney, assisted by CB Fred Lemons. Garrison gained 1 yard after the catch.
Cleveland: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-CLE29 (2Q: 08:07) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Russell Garrison for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Trent Prewett. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE36 (2Q: 07:39) Phillip West ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Oscar Battle, assisted by S Norman Barker.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CLE36 (2Q: 07:05) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Mo Garrett for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Oscar Battle. Garrett gained 2 yards after the catch.
Cleveland: Single-Back 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.
3-7-CLE39 (2Q: 06:26) Jack Peterson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Kerry Howe. DT Keith Small hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-CLE39 (2Q: 06:19) Jorge Howe punted 44 yards. Darth Rader called for a fair catch at the HOU17.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU17 (2Q: 06:08) Jackie Barber ran around left end for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Bobby Parker.
Houston: Pro 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-HOU21 (2Q: 05:47) Jackie Barber ran around the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Vince Reynolds, assisted by ILB Derek Tharp. Key block delivered by Joey Crawford.
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-HOU33 (2Q: 05:11) Bazooka Blincoe pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 7 yards. Tackled by S Ike Erhardt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-HOU40 (2Q: 04:42) Anytime Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Teddy Battle.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-HOU40 (2Q: 04:17) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to FB Joey Crawford for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Strahan, assisted by ILB Derek Tharp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE49 (2Q: 03:31) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darth Rader. CB Lester Stephens defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CLE49 (2Q: 03:24) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Bobby Parker.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-CLE43 (2Q: 02:45) Bazooka Blincoe pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 37 yards. Tackled by CB Lester Stephens. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Snyder gained 26 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-6-CLE06 (2Q: 02:08) The Bulldozer Barber ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Teddy Battle.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Houston: 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.
2-6-CLE06 (2Q: 02:00) Jackie Barber ran around right end for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Alan Singleton. Houston 12, Cleveland 6
(2Q: 02:00) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Houston 13, Cleveland 6
(2Q: 01:54) Richie Lake kicked off 56 yards from the HOU30. Shifty Erhardt returned the ball 38 yards to the HOU48. Tackled by Joey Boose.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU48 (2Q: 01:44) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Bryan Tallent for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Trent Prewett. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Cleveland: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-HOU43 (2Q: 01:25) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Russell Garrison for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Garrison gained 11 yards after the catch.
Cleveland: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 01:09) Jack Peterson pass completed to RB Phillip West for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Trent Prewett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-HOU12 (2Q: 00:52) Jack Peterson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Rex Clark. ILB Shawn Fazande defended the pass.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Prewett is blitzing.
3-2-HOU12 (2Q: 00:44) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Russell Garrison for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Rufus Hodson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Cleveland called a time out.
Cleveland: 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.
1-2-HOU02 (2Q: 00:32) Jack Peterson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Phillip West. ILB Crusher Wilcox defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: 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.
2-2-HOU02 (2Q: 00:25) Jack Peterson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Kerry Howe. S Alan Cutler defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-HOU02 (2Q: 00:19) Jack Peterson pass was dropped by WR Russell Garrison.
4-2-HOU02 (2Q: 00:13) J.T. London attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 13, Cleveland 9
(2Q: 00:06) J.T. London kicked off 65 yards from the CLE30. Jamal Lemke returned the ball 33 yards to the HOU38. Tackled by Mo Garrett.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) J.T. London kicked off 61 yards from the CLE30. Long Ball Lemke returned the ball 23 yards to the HOU32. Tackled by Kerry Howe.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU32 (3Q: 14:41) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Juan Kaplan.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-HOU36 (3Q: 14:01) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to FB Joey Crawford for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Strahan.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU42 (3Q: 13:27) Jackie Barber ran around left end for 14 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dan Sorota, assisted by CB Bobby Parker. Key block delivered by Ernest Occean.
Houston: 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.
1-10-CLE44 (3Q: 13:01) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Long Ball Lemke for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Derek Tharp, assisted by CB Dan Sorota. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-CLE41 (3Q: 12:14) Jackie Barber ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Jake Snyder, assisted by S Ike Erhardt.
Houston: Strong 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.
3-1-CLE35 (3Q: 11:47) Jackie Barber ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Derek Tharp. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE32 (3Q: 11:16) Frankie Blincoe sacked by DE Leo Ervin for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Kendrick Stevenson.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-15-CLE37 (3Q: 10:48) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to TE Travis Irwin for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Dan Sorota, assisted by S Juan Kaplan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-9-CLE31 (3Q: 10:20) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darth Rader. DE Jared Mendes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-9-CLE31 (3Q: 10:11) Darrin Borders attempted a 48 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
Cleveland: 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.
1-10-CLE38 (3Q: 10:04) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Bryan Tallent for 12 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Tallent gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips 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-HOU50 (3Q: 09:38) Phillip West ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Trent Prewett, assisted by ILB Raymond Wilcox.
Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Prewett is blitzing.
2-6-HOU46 (3Q: 09:05) Kerry Howe ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Lonnie Kinney.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips 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.
3-2-HOU42 (3Q: 08:40) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Nick Graham for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Rufus Hodson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU23 (3Q: 08:15) Phillip West ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Lonnie Kinney.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-HOU22 (3Q: 07:44) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Russell Garrison for 14 yards. Tackled by S Norman Barker, assisted by CB Rufus Hodson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Prewett and Wilcox are blitzing.
1-8-HOU08 (3Q: 07:14) Kerry Howe ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Keith Small, assisted by OLB Trent Prewett.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-HOU05 (3Q: 06:44) Phillip West ran around right end for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Stuffer Starling.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-1-HOU01 (3Q: 06:06) Jack Peterson pass completed to TE Rex Clark for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Cleveland 15, Houston 13
(3Q: 06:06) Extra point by J.T. London was good. Cleveland 16, Houston 13
(3Q: 05:57) J.T. London kicked off 67 yards from the CLE30. Michael Whitley returned the ball 33 yards to the HOU36. Tackled by Roman Cassidy. Cleveland's Roman Cassidy was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Houston: 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.
1-10-HOU36 (3Q: 05:22) The Bulldozer Barber ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Jared Mendes, assisted by CB Lester Stephens. Key block delivered by Da Man Diaz.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-HOU42 (3Q: 04:53) Bazooka Blincoe pass completed to WR Long Ball Lemke for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Jake Snyder. Lemke gained 1 yard after the catch.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE48 (3Q: 04:08) Jackie Barber ran a draw inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Ike Erhardt, assisted by OLB Jake Snyder. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz.
Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-CLE43 (3Q: 03:42) Frankie Blincoe kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Gary Hines.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-CLE42 (3Q: 03:05) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Rader. DE Jared Mendes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
4-4-CLE42 (3Q: 02:58) Richie Lake punted 41 yards. The ball was downed at the CLE01.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Prewett is blitzing.
1-10-CLE01 (3Q: 02:48) Phillip West ran around the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Blaine Buckner. Key block delivered by Mickey Edwards.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE14 (3Q: 02:04) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Bryan Tallent for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE30 (3Q: 01:18) Phillip West ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Lamont Elliott. Key block delivered by Marco Doyle.
Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-CLE35 (3Q: 00:43) Phillip West ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason. Key block delivered by Edgar Stevely.
Start of fourth quarter.
Cleveland: 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.
1-10-CLE44 (4Q: 15:00) Kerry Howe ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox. Key block delivered by Edgar Stevely.
Cleveland: 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-HOU45 (4Q: 14:36) Phillip West ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox.
Cleveland: 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.
2-11-HOU46 (4Q: 14:12) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Bryan Tallent for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Boose. Tallent gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-HOU37 (4Q: 13:30) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Bryan Tallent for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding. Cleveland's Jack Peterson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor groin injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Cleveland: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-HOU47 (4Q: 13:20) Jack Peterson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Rusty Buckner. CB Rufus Hodson defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-12-HOU47 (4Q: 13:12) Jorge Howe punted 47 yards. Touchback.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 13:05) The Bulldozer Barber ran a trap outside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Horace McDonald, assisted by DE Leo Ervin. Key block delivered by Cole Bennett.
Houston: 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.
2-5-HOU25 (4Q: 12:20) Frankie Blincoe pass was dropped by WR Kurt Snyder.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-HOU25 (4Q: 12:14) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Juan Kaplan.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU32 (4Q: 11:47) Jackie Barber ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Juan Kaplan, assisted by DT Horace McDonald.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-HOU35 (4Q: 11:02) Jackie Barber ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by S Ike Erhardt, assisted by CB Dan Sorota.
Houston: 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.
3-10-HOU32 (4Q: 10:19) Bazooka Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brad Barnett. DE Curtis Robertson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-HOU32 (4Q: 10:15) Richie Lake punted 47 yards. Gabe Garrison returned the kick -3 yards to the CLE18. Tackled by Cutty Cutler.
Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE18 (4Q: 10:08) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Bryan Tallent for 36 yards. Tackled by CB Rufus Hodson. Tallent gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Prewett is blitzing.
1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 09:52) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Nick Graham for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Hunter Russell. Graham gained 13 yards after the catch.
Cleveland: 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU18 (4Q: 09:07) Jack Peterson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Tallent. DE Lance Garrison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-HOU18 (4Q: 09:00) Jack Peterson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Russell Garrison. ILB Raymond Wilcox defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Offensive Pass Interference.
Cleveland: 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.
2-20-HOU28 (4Q: 08:52) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Nick Graham for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Rufus Hodson, assisted by S D.J. Juckett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Barker is blitzing.
1-8-HOU08 (4Q: 08:13) Jack Peterson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Russell Garrison. S Bob Barker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Cleveland: 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 run.
2-8-HOU08 (4Q: 08:03) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Bryan Fisher for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cleveland 22, Houston 13
(4Q: 08:03) Extra point by J.T. London was good. Cleveland 23, Houston 13
(4Q: 07:55) J.T. London kicked off 79 yards from the CLE30. Touchback.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 07:55) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Carlton Robinson for 12 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Garrison, assisted by CB Bobby Parker. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Robinson 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 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU32 (4Q: 07:15) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to TE Tracy Wagner for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Spencer Strahan, assisted by S Juan Kaplan.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-HOU39 (4Q: 06:31) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 31 yards. Tackled by S Juan Kaplan. Snyder gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: 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.
1-10-CLE30 (4Q: 05:49) Frankie Blincoe sacked by DE Howie Barrett for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Ernest Occean.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-18-CLE38 (4Q: 05:33) Bazooka Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kurt Snyder. DE Jared Mendes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-18-CLE38 (4Q: 05:25) Bazooka Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kurt Snyder. CB Lester Stephens defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
4-18-CLE38 (4Q: 05:18) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Long Ball Lemke for 38 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Lemke gained 16 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Cleveland 23, Houston 19
(4Q: 05:18) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Cleveland 23, Houston 20
(4Q: 05:00) Richie Lake kicked off 59 yards from the HOU30. Ike Erhardt returned the ball 29 yards to the CLE40. Tackled by Cutty Cutler. Houston's Hunter Russell was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE40 (4Q: 04:43) Jack Peterson pass completed to RB Phillip West for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Shawn Fazande.
Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-CLE41 (4Q: 04:37) Phillip West ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Crusher Wilcox. Key block delivered by Mickey Edwards.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU48 (4Q: 03:50) Phillip West ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Lamont Elliott.
Cleveland: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Prewett is blitzing.
2-10-HOU48 (4Q: 03:06) Phillip West ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Blaine Buckner, assisted by S Norman Barker.
Cleveland: Single-Back 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.
3-9-HOU47 (4Q: 02:21) Jack Peterson pass completed to WR Bryan Tallent for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons, assisted by OLB Trent Prewett. Tallent gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
(4Q: 02:21) Houston called a time out.
Cleveland: 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 run. Barker is blitzing.
1-10-HOU26 (4Q: 02:14) Phillip West ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Boose.
(4Q: 02:14) Houston called a time out.
Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-HOU26 (4Q: 02:04) Jack Peterson pass was dropped by WR Nick Graham. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Prewett, Wilcox and Barker are blitzing.
3-10-HOU26 (4Q: 01:55) Phillip West ran around the left tackle for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Keith Small.
4-8-HOU24 (4Q: 01:48) J.T. London attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 26, Houston 20
(4Q: 01:42) J.T. London kicked off 60 yards from the CLE30. Long Ball Lemke returned the ball 22 yards to the HOU32. Tackled by Mo Garrett.
Houston: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU32 (4Q: 01:32) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 5 yards. Tackled by S Ike Erhardt. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-HOU37 (4Q: 01:10) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Long Ball Lemke for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Lester Stephens. Lemke gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
(4Q: 01:10) Houston called a time out.
Houston: 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-CLE40 (4Q: 01:01) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darth Rader. DE Leo Ervin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CLE40 (4Q: 00:55) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Leo Ervin. Barnett gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: 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.
3-4-CLE34 (4Q: 00:34) Frankie Blincoe spiked the ball to stop the clock.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-4-CLE34 (4Q: 00:30) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to FB Joey Crawford for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dan Sorota, assisted by CB Lester Stephens. Crawford gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Cleveland: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Morley is blitzing.
1-10-CLE31 (4Q: 00:23) Jack Peterson dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Cleveland Browns 26, Houston Texans 20