Week 4, 2035

Played in Houston, TX, weather: 78 degrees, fair, calm.
Houston won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Austin Richard kicked off 56 yards from the PIT35. Norman Pomeranz returned the ball 22 yards to the HOU31. Tackled by Brayden Castillo. PENALTY: Houston was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Hollas is blitzing.
1-10-HOU10 (1Q: 14:25) Darnell Bates ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Dominic Hollas, assisted by OLB Vinny Joseph. Key block delivered by Mo Dole.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Corgan and Hollas are blitzing.
2-5-HOU15 (1Q: 13:47) Darnell Bates ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Karl Sprout.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Corgan and Hollas are blitzing.
3-6-HOU14 (1Q: 13:20) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Cameron Bensen.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU22 (1Q: 12:36) Jackie Barber ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Vinny Joseph, assisted by OLB Irv Corgan.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Hollas is blitzing.
2-8-HOU24 (1Q: 12:01) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to WR Long Ball Lemke for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Bernard Gott. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back 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.
3-5-HOU27 (1Q: 11:20) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to RB The Bullet Bates for 8 yards. Tackled by S Quentin Stuart. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU35 (1Q: 10:55) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 65 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Lemke gained 55 yards after the catch. Houston 6, Pittsburgh 0
(1Q: 10:55) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Houston 7, Pittsburgh 0
(1Q: 10:41) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 65 yards from the HOU35. Ian Seelig returned the ball 27 yards to the PIT27. Tackled by Emmanuel Makovicka.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT27 (1Q: 10:13) Bob Dwight pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Tommie Carty. OLB Lorenzo Walton defended the pass.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-PIT27 (1Q: 10:06) T.J. Collins ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Mace Mason, assisted by DE Lance Garrison.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-PIT28 (1Q: 09:25) Bob Dwight pass was intended for WR Brayden Castillo and was intercepted by CB Lamar Timpson at the PIT40. The interception was returned 5 yards. Tackled by Brayden Castillo. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gott and Hollas are blitzing.
1-10-PIT35 (1Q: 09:17) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to RB Darnell Bates for 8 yards. Tackled by S Nicky Ortmeier.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Gott is blitzing.
2-2-PIT27 (1Q: 08:36) Darnell Bates ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Blaine Rogers. Key block delivered by Da Man Diaz.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT21 (1Q: 08:05) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to TE Pete Siders for 21 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Siders gained 10 yards after the catch. Houston 13, Pittsburgh 0
(1Q: 08:05) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Houston 14, Pittsburgh 0
(1Q: 07:52) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 07:52) Ross Dresslar ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Wendell Fletcher, assisted by DE Herman Engelke.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-PIT23 (1Q: 07:17) T.J. Collins ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Eric Sarfaty, assisted by ILB Floyd Juarez.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-5-PIT25 (1Q: 06:41) T.J. Collins ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by S Barry Durham.
4-7-PIT23 (1Q: 06:15) Dustin D'Herde punted 41 yards. Norman Pomeranz called for a fair catch at the HOU36.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 06:06) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Irv Corgan. Lemke gained 1 yard after the catch.
Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Corgan and Coons are blitzing.
2-1-HOU45 (1Q: 05:34) Darnell Bates ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Scottie Coons. Key block delivered by Cole Bennett.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Gott is blitzing.
1-10-PIT47 (1Q: 05:03) Darnell Bates ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Vince Burke, assisted by CB Blaine Rogers. Key block delivered by Corwin Hicks.
Houston: Pro 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.
2-2-PIT39 (1Q: 04:23) Darnell Bates ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Dominic Hollas. Key block delivered by Bernie Flowers.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Corgan is blitzing.
1-10-PIT36 (1Q: 03:47) The Bulldozer Barber ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Irv Corgan, assisted by S Nicky Ortmeier. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz. Pittsburgh's Vince Burke was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hollas is blitzing.
2-5-PIT31 (1Q: 03:11) The Bullet Bates ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Bernard Gott, assisted by S Vincent Zinn.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-PIT31 (1Q: 02:34) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kurt Snyder. OLB Ricardo Bodell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-5-PIT31 (1Q: 02:27) Darrin Borders attempted a 48 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT38 (1Q: 02:19) Ross Dresslar ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason, assisted by OLB Irving Bauer. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-20-PIT28 (1Q: 02:10) T.J. Collins ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Wendell Begay, assisted by S Mace Mason.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-19-PIT29 (1Q: 01:31) T.J. Collins ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB AFC North Begay.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-17-PIT31 (1Q: 00:46) Bob Dwight pass completed to WR Brayden Castillo for 16 yards. Tackled by CB AFC North Begay. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Castillo gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-PIT47 (1Q: 00:14) Dustin D'Herde punted 41 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU12.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Gott is blitzing.
1-10-HOU12 (1Q: 00:03) Darnell Bates ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Irv Corgan. Key block delivered by Corwin Hicks.
Start of second quarter.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Gott and Hollas are blitzing.
2-2-HOU20 (2Q: 15:00) Darnell Bates ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Vincent Zinn.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-HOU21 (2Q: 14:28) Darnell Bates ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Vincent Zinn.
4-1-HOU21 (2Q: 14:02) Shaun Kane punted 48 yards. Damon Hill called for a fair catch at the PIT31.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT31 (2Q: 13:55) T.J. Collins ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Carl Ingram, assisted by DE Herman Engelke. Key block delivered by Gilbert Stras.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-PIT37 (2Q: 13:19) Ross Dresslar ran a trap outside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-PIT36 (2Q: 12:40) Ross Dresslar ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Barry Durham, assisted by ILB Floyd Juarez. Key block delivered by Gilbert Stras.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT42 (2Q: 12:01) Ross Dresslar ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez, assisted by S Barry Durham.
Pittsburgh: 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.
2-13-PIT39 (2Q: 11:17) T.J. Collins ran a trap outside the left tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Carl Ingram. Key block delivered by Gilbert Stras. Stras flattened Barry Kamin to ensure the play's success.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU46 (2Q: 10:36) Bob Dwight pass completed to WR Brayden Castillo for 30 yards. Tackled by OLB Carl Ingram. Castillo gained 26 yards after the catch.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU16 (2Q: 09:49) Ross Dresslar ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Carl Ingram, assisted by OLB Lorenzo Walton. Key block delivered by Monty Woodfield. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-20-HOU26 (2Q: 09:40) Tommie Carty ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Wendell Begay, assisted by S Barry Durham.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-17-HOU23 (2Q: 09:02) Bob Dwight pass was intended for WR Wayne Bridges and was intercepted by S Barry Durham at the HOU13. Tackled by Wayne Bridges. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU13 (2Q: 08:51) Plan B Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kurt Snyder. DE Karl Sprout hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-HOU13 (2Q: 08:46) The Bulldozer Barber ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Irv Corgan.
Houston: 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. Bodell is blitzing.
3-4-HOU19 (2Q: 08:02) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 6 yards. Tackled by S Nicky Ortmeier, assisted by CB Ian Seelig. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Pro 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.
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 07:31) Jackie Barber ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Louie Coe, assisted by OLB Ricardo Bodell.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-HOU29 (2Q: 06:46) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Randal Posante. OLB Bernard Gott knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU34 (2Q: 06:42) Jackie Barber ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Bernard Gott, assisted by ILB Dominic Hollas.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-HOU33 (2Q: 05:58) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to TE Pete Siders for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Louie Coe. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT47 (2Q: 05:14) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Ian Seelig. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lemke gained 2 yards after the catch.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Hollas is blitzing.
1-10-PIT35 (2Q: 04:38) The Bulldozer Barber ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Dominic Hollas. Key block delivered by Da Man Diaz.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-PIT28 (2Q: 04:02) Darnell Bates ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Bernard Gott, assisted by DT Cameron Bensen.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-PIT29 (2Q: 03:29) Jackie Barber ran inside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Bodell, assisted by CB Kim Colinet. Key block delivered by Cole Bennett.
Houston: 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 pass. Gott is blitzing.
1-10-PIT16 (2Q: 03:07) Frankie Blincoe pass was intended for WR Long Ball Lemke and was intercepted by S Vincent Zinn in the end zone. Touchback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 02:54) Bob Dwight pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Peter Rizzo. DE Sammie Back hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-PIT20 (2Q: 02:46) Ross Dresslar ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Wendell Fletcher, assisted by S Mace Mason.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-PIT23 (2Q: 02:03) Willie Gray ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Barry Kamin, assisted by OLB Carl Ingram.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
4-6-PIT24 (2Q: 01:54) Dustin D'Herde punted 42 yards. Norman Pomeranz called for a fair catch at the HOU34.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, 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.
1-10-HOU34 (2Q: 01:47) Darnell Bates ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Quentin Stuart, assisted by OLB Ricardo Bodell. Key block delivered by Cole Bennett.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-2-HOU42 (2Q: 01:27) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Long Ball Lemke. CB Ian Seelig defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-HOU42 (2Q: 01:21) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Artie Macklin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU48 (2Q: 00:46) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 22 yards. Tackled by ILB Dominic Hollas. Snyder gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston called a time out.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Gott is blitzing.
1-10-PIT30 (2Q: 00:35) Plan B Blincoe pass was dropped by RB The Bullet Bates.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-PIT30 (2Q: 00:29) Frankie Blincoe pass fell incomplete, intended for RB The Bullet Bates. DE Alfred Feldman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Pittsburgh's Quentin Stuart was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor neck injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bodell is blitzing.
3-10-PIT30 (2Q: 00:20) Frankie Blincoe pass completed to WR Jim Shea for 9 yards. Tackled by S Nicky Ortmeier. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston called a time out.
4-1-PIT21 (2Q: 00:03) Darrin Borders attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 17, Pittsburgh 0
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 59 yards from the HOU35. Ian Seelig returned the ball 75 yards to the HOU19. Tackled by Emmanuel Makovicka.
Pittsburgh: Weak 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. Ingram is blitzing.
1-10-HOU19 (3Q: 14:23) Bob Dwight scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Wendell Begay.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-HOU16 (3Q: 13:40) Ross Dresslar ran a trap outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Ingram, Juarez and Walton are blitzing.
3-2-HOU11 (3Q: 13:08) Bob Dwight pass completed to WR Brayden Castillo for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Timpson.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Walton is blitzing.
1-8-HOU08 (3Q: 12:36) T.J. Collins ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Wendell Begay.
Pittsburgh: Weak 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. Ingram is blitzing.
2-4-HOU04 (3Q: 11:51) Bob Dwight pass completed to WR Vernon Keith for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Houston's Emmanuel Makovicka was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out. Houston 17, Pittsburgh 6
(3Q: 11:51) Extra point by Austin Richard was good. Houston 17, Pittsburgh 7
(3Q: 11:45) Austin Richard kicked off 56 yards from the PIT35. Norman Pomeranz returned the ball 16 yards to the HOU25. Tackled by Brayden Castillo.
Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Gott and Corgan are blitzing.
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 11:25) Jackie Barber ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Cameron Bensen.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Hollas is blitzing.
2-7-HOU28 (3Q: 10:55) The Bullet Bates ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Bernard Gott.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-HOU31 (3Q: 10:17) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Louie Coe. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Hollas and Coons are blitzing.
1-10-HOU39 (3Q: 09:44) Darnell Bates ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Quentin Stuart. Key block delivered by Mo Dole.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Gott is blitzing.
2-3-HOU46 (3Q: 09:08) The Bullet Bates ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Bernard Gott. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz.
Houston: Strong 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-HOU49 (3Q: 08:24) The Bullet Bates ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Bodell.
Houston: I 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.
2-7-PIT48 (3Q: 07:40) Frankie Blincoe pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Rodney Burney.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-PIT48 (3Q: 07:32) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to RB Darnell Bates for 19 yards. Tackled by S Vincent Zinn. Bates gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gott is blitzing.
1-10-PIT29 (3Q: 07:02) Darnell Bates ran inside the left tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Bernard Gott. Key block delivered by Mo Dole.
Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Hollas is blitzing.
1-10-PIT14 (3Q: 06:27) Jackie Barber ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Cameron Bensen, assisted by S Nicky Ortmeier. Key block delivered by Corwin Hicks.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-PIT07 (3Q: 05:42) Darnell Bates ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Dominic Hollas, assisted by S Nicky Ortmeier. Key block delivered by Cole Bennett.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Corgan is blitzing.
1-4-PIT04 (3Q: 05:14) The Bullet Bates ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Karl Sprout, assisted by ILB Dominic Hollas.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-PIT03 (3Q: 04:35) Frankie Blincoe pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Pete Siders. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-3-PIT03 (3Q: 04:28) Darnell Bates ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Scottie Coons, assisted by OLB Bernard Gott.
4-4-PIT04 (3Q: 04:01) Darrin Borders attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 20, Pittsburgh 7
(3Q: 03:54) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 57 yards from the HOU35. Ian Seelig returned the ball 34 yards to the PIT42. Tackled by Cutty Cutler.
Pittsburgh: 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.
1-10-PIT42 (3Q: 03:18) Ross Dresslar ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Mace Mason.
Pittsburgh: 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.
2-9-PIT43 (3Q: 02:41) Bob Dwight pass completed to WR Wayne Bridges for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-PIT42 (3Q: 02:04) Bob Dwight pass fell incomplete, intended for RB T.J. Collins. CB Wendell Begay defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-PIT42 (3Q: 01:54) Dustin D'Herde punted 51 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU07.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU07 (3Q: 01:47) Frankie Blincoe pass was dropped by TE Pete Siders.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Corgan is blitzing.
2-10-HOU07 (3Q: 01:42) Frankie Blincoe pass was intended for WR Long Ball Lemke and was intercepted by S Quentin Stuart at the HOU18. Tackled by Long Ball Lemke.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Walton is blitzing.
1-10-HOU18 (3Q: 01:34) Ross Dresslar ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Wendell Begay, assisted by ILB Floyd Juarez. Key block delivered by Gilbert Stras.
Pittsburgh: 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.
2-4-HOU12 (3Q: 01:06) Bob Dwight pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vernon Keith. DT Eric Sarfaty drove right through Ron Coles to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-HOU12 (3Q: 01:02) T.J. Collins ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Biggie Small.
4-1-HOU09 (3Q: 00:37) Austin Richard attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 20, Pittsburgh 10
(3Q: 00:31) Austin Richard kicked off 72 yards from the PIT35. Touchback.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Gott is blitzing.
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 00:31) Darnell Bates ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Bernard Gott.
Houston: I 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.
2-11-HOU19 (3Q: 00:07) Darnell Bates ran inside the right tackle for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Bodell. Key block delivered by Cole Bennett. Bennett ran over Quentin Stuart to set up the play.
Start of fourth quarter.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU41 (4Q: 15:00) Darnell Bates ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Dominic Hollas. Houston's Corwin Hicks was hurt on the play.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gott is blitzing.
2-6-HOU45 (4Q: 14:31) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to TE Pete Siders for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Artie Macklin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-HOU49 (4Q: 13:58) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bodell is blitzing.
3-7-HOU44 (4Q: 13:50) Plan B Blincoe pass was dropped by TE Pete Siders. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-HOU44 (4Q: 13:46) Shaun Kane punted 48 yards. Damon Hill returned the kick 8 yards to the PIT16. Tackled by Matthew Hatcher. Pittsburgh's Louie Coe was hurt on the play.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT16 (4Q: 13:37) Vernon Keith ran a reverse around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason, assisted by DT Eric Sarfaty.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-PIT18 (4Q: 12:53) T.J. Collins ran a draw inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Carl Ingram, assisted by S Mace Mason. Key block delivered by Kevin Burroughs.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT26 (4Q: 12:20) T.J. Collins ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Winston Bensen, assisted by DT Keith Small.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-PIT24 (4Q: 11:35) Bob Dwight pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brayden Castillo. DE Herman Engelke hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-PIT24 (4Q: 11:26) Bob Dwight pass completed to WR Wendell Herbst for 8 yards. Tackled by S Barry Durham. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-PIT32 (4Q: 10:57) Dustin D'Herde punted 49 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU19.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Gott and Hollas are blitzing.
1-10-HOU19 (4Q: 10:50) Frankie Blincoe pass was intended for TE Rodney Burney and was intercepted by S Quentin Stuart at the PIT43. The interception was returned 5 yards. Tackled by Rodney Burney.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT48 (4Q: 10:38) T.J. Collins ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez, assisted by OLB Carl Ingram.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-PIT49 (4Q: 09:54) Bob Dwight pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brayden Castillo. DE Herman Engelke hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: 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.
3-9-PIT49 (4Q: 09:45) Bob Dwight pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brayden Castillo. DE Herman Engelke hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-9-PIT49 (4Q: 09:39) Dustin D'Herde punted 34 yards. Norman Pomeranz called for a fair catch at the HOU17.
Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU17 (4Q: 09:30) Darnell Bates ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Artie Macklin, assisted by DT Chester Castillo. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Gott is blitzing.
1-10-HOU32 (4Q: 09:20) Darnell Bates ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Blaine Rogers. Key block delivered by Money Dole.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU42 (4Q: 08:37) Darnell Bates ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Chester Castillo, assisted by OLB Vinny Joseph.
Houston: Pro 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.
2-6-HOU46 (4Q: 08:05) Darnell Bates ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Chester Castillo, assisted by OLB Ricardo Bodell.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Gott and Hollas are blitzing.
3-8-HOU44 (4Q: 07:24) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to TE Pete Siders for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ian Seelig. Siders gained 2 yards after the catch.
Houston: 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. Gott and Hollas are blitzing.
1-10-PIT46 (4Q: 06:57) Darnell Bates ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Bodell.
Houston: I 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. Gott and Corgan are blitzing.
2-7-PIT43 (4Q: 06:10) Frankie Blincoe scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ian Seelig.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-PIT40 (4Q: 05:26) Darnell Bates ran inside the right tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Dominic Hollas, assisted by S Nicky Ortmeier. Key block delivered by Darren Coles.
Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-PIT21 (4Q: 04:42) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-15-PIT26 (4Q: 04:35) Plan B Blincoe pass completed to TE Rodney Burney for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Karl Sprout, assisted by OLB Bernard Gott. Burney gained 6 yards after the catch.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-PIT14 (4Q: 03:51) Darnell Bates ran around left end for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Darren Coles. Houston 26, Pittsburgh 10
(4Q: 03:51) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Houston 27, Pittsburgh 10
(4Q: 03:43) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 65 yards from the HOU35. Ian Seelig returned the ball 23 yards to the PIT23. Tackled by Kurt Snyder.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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.
1-10-PIT23 (4Q: 03:36) Bob Dwight pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vernon Keith. OLB Carl Ingram defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-PIT23 (4Q: 03:30) Bob Dwight pass completed to WR Wayne Bridges for 13 yards. Tackled by S Barry Durham. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Weak 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.
1-10-PIT36 (4Q: 03:06) Ted Stephens pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Damon Hill. DE Sammie Back blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-PIT36 (4Q: 02:58) Ted Stephens pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Peter Rizzo. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-PIT36 (4Q: 02:48) PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for a False Start.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-PIT31 (4Q: 02:48) Ted Stephens pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wayne Bridges. S Cutty Cutler defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-15-PIT31 (4Q: 02:38) Ted Stephens pass was dropped by WR Vernon Keith. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-PIT31 (4Q: 02:30) Jackie Barber ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Cameron Bensen, assisted by DT Chester Castillo.
Pittsburgh called a time out.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-9-PIT30 (4Q: 02:21) Darnell Bates ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Cameron Bensen.
Pittsburgh called a time out.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-PIT28 (4Q: 02:09) The Bulldozer Barber ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Irv Corgan.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
4-4-PIT25 (4Q: 02:00) Darrin Borders attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 30, Pittsburgh 10
(4Q: 01:52) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cutler is blitzing.
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 01:52) Ted Stephens pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Wendell Herbst. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cutler is blitzing.
2-10-PIT20 (4Q: 01:44) Ted Stephens sacked by OLB Carl Ingram and S Alan Cutler for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Kevin Burroughs. The defense looked very familiar with that play. Houston's Wendell Begay was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cutler is blitzing.
3-14-PIT16 (4Q: 01:22) Ted Stephens pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wendell Herbst. CB Lamar Timpson defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ingram is blitzing.
4-14-PIT16 (4Q: 01:15) Ted Stephens pass was intended for WR Wendell Herbst and was intercepted by S Harold Mason at the PIT29. The interception was returned 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Pittsburgh's Wayne Bridges was hurt on the play. Houston 36, Pittsburgh 10
(4Q: 01:15) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Houston 37, Pittsburgh 10
(4Q: 01:07) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 61 yards from the HOU35. Ian Seelig returned the ball 22 yards to the PIT26. Tackled by Cutty Cutler.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cutler is blitzing.
1-10-PIT26 (4Q: 00:59) Ross Dresslar ran around right end for 14 yards. Tackled by CB C.J. Stewart, assisted by DE Herman Engelke. Key block delivered by Gilbert Stras.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Cutler is blitzing.
1-10-PIT40 (4Q: 00:18) Ted Stephens pass completed to WR Damon Hill for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Wendell Begay. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Walton is blitzing.
1-10-HOU50 (4Q: 00:11) T.J. Collins ran around right end for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Sammie Back. Key block delivered by Grant Bernstein.
Final Score: Houston Texans 37, Pittsburgh Steelers 10