| Played in Indianapolis, IN, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Indianapolis won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 55 yards from the HOU35. Clay Lincoln returned the ball 20 yards to the IND30. Tackled by Emmanuel Makovicka. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-IND30 (1Q: 14:23) Cornelius Gillespie scrambled for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez. |
| Indianapolis: Weak 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-IND50 (1Q: 13:38) Ken Roberson ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-11-IND49 (1Q: 13:03) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to FB Lamont Walek for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Sammie Back. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Indianapolis: 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. 3-12-IND48 (1Q: 12:36) James Chustz ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Marco Hardy, assisted by DT Fletch Fletcher. |
| 4-5-HOU45 (1Q: 12:03) Johnnie Carlson punted 45 yards. Touchback. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Austin is blitzing. 1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 11:56) Darnell Bates ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Luke Prior. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-11-HOU19 (1Q: 11:14) Todd Downs pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tommie Drake. DE Tyrus Beyer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 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. 3-11-HOU19 (1Q: 11:08) Darnell Bates ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Jessie Canas. |
| 4-5-HOU25 (1Q: 10:42) Darnell Briggs punted 62 yards. Kenny Giles returned the kick 10 yards to the IND23. Tackled by Cutty Cutler. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-IND23 (1Q: 10:35) James Chustz ran a draw inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Fletch Fletcher. Key block delivered by Kevin Mazrui. |
| Indianapolis: Strong 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. 2-2-IND31 (1Q: 10:01) James Chustz ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Phillip Burgraff, assisted by S Marco Hardy. Key block delivered by Max Sellers. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-IND34 (1Q: 09:39) Cornelius Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Karl Boldin. DE Scott Meier hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-IND34 (1Q: 09:32) Cornhole Gillespie pass completed to WR Grant Washington for 66 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Washington gained 55 yards after the catch. Indianapolis 6, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 09:32) Extra point by Melvin Downs was good. Indianapolis 7, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 09:14) Melvin Downs kicked off 57 yards from the IND35. Go Deep Fisher returned the ball 27 yards to the HOU35. Tackled by Clay Lincoln. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU35 (1Q: 08:52) Todd Downs pass completed to RB Earnest Stadtmauer for 8 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez, assisted by DE Tyrus Beyer. Stadtmauer gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Weak 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. 2-2-HOU43 (1Q: 08:19) The Bullet Bates ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Barry Austin. Key block delivered by Money Dole. Houston's Kent Niechniedowicz was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Howe is blitzing. 1-10-HOU48 (1Q: 07:45) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Pete Siders for 8 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-2-IND44 (1Q: 07:15) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Pete Siders for 3 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Howe is blitzing. 1-10-IND41 (1Q: 06:51) The Bullet Bates ran inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Brenden Johnson. Key block delivered by Arnie Reed. |
| Houston: Weak 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-IND31 (1Q: 06:23) Darnell Bates ran a trap outside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Gary Caldwell. Key block delivered by Arnie Reed. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-3-IND24 (1Q: 05:51) Darnell Bates ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Barry Austin. Key block delivered by Bernie Flowers. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Austin is blitzing. 1-10-IND21 (1Q: 05:29) Darnell Bates ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Diaz, assisted by CB Orlando Stuart. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Sweeney is blitzing. 2-7-IND18 (1Q: 04:52) Darnell Bates ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Jessie Canas. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-IND12 (1Q: 04:22) The Bullet Bates ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Tyrus Beyer, assisted by ILB Hunter Waugh. Key block delivered by Bernie Flowers. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-IND11 (1Q: 03:55) Darnell Bates ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez, assisted by DE Tyrus Beyer. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-9-IND10 (1Q: 03:12) Todd Downs pass completed to FB Trevor Davis for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Tyrone Russell. Davis gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-2-IND03 (1Q: 02:41) Darnell Bates ran inside the right guard for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Bernie Flowers. Indianapolis 7, Houston 6 |
| (1Q: 02:41) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Indianapolis 7, Houston 7 |
| (1Q: 02:33) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 72 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-IND20 (1Q: 02:33) Cornelius Gillespie pass was intended for WR Grant Washington and was intercepted by CB E-Mak Makovicka at the IND47. Tackled by Grant Washington. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Howe is blitzing. 1-10-IND47 (1Q: 02:25) Todd Downs pass completed to WR Tommie Drake for 17 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez. Drake gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-IND30 (1Q: 01:41) Darnell Bates ran inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Jessie Canas, assisted by OLB Ernie Howe. Key block delivered by Kent Niechniedowicz. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Howe is blitzing. 1-10-IND19 (1Q: 01:12) Todd Downs pass was dropped by TE Rodney Burney. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Howe is blitzing. 2-10-IND19 (1Q: 01:03) Todd Downs pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Trevor Davis. OLB Bruce Diaz hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-10-IND19 (1Q: 00:59) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Griffin Barton for 3 yards. Tackled by S Larry Walters. |
| 4-7-IND16 (1Q: 00:35) Darrin Borders attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 10, Indianapolis 7 |
| (1Q: 00:30) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 72 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
| Indianapolis: 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. 1-10-IND20 (1Q: 00:30) James Chustz ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Scott Meier. Key block delivered by Sedrick Shepherd. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Illegal Motion. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-15-IND15 (1Q: 00:22) Cornhole Gillespie scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| Indianapolis: 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. 2-3-IND27 (2Q: 15:00) Cornelius Gillespie sacked by DE Scott Meier and DT Eric Sarfaty for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Kevin Mazrui. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Lamar Timpson on the IND18. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-IND18 (2Q: 14:44) Darnell Bates ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Gary Caldwell. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Howe is blitzing. 2-7-IND15 (2Q: 14:11) Todd Downs pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Pete Siders. S Larry Walters defended the pass. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-7-IND15 (2Q: 14:03) Todd Downs pass completed to WR Tommie Drake for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Brenden Johnson, assisted by OLB Ted Humphries. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-3-IND11 (2Q: 13:37) Darrin Borders attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 13, Indianapolis 7 |
| (2Q: 13:30) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 71 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-IND20 (2Q: 13:30) Cornelius Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Caiden Poulsen. DT Wendell Fletcher hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-IND20 (2Q: 13:23) Cornhole Gillespie pass completed to TE Caiden Poulsen for 27 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Poulsen gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-IND47 (2Q: 12:40) James Chustz ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Scott Meier. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-IND48 (2Q: 12:00) Ken Roberson ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Mace Mason, assisted by OLB Phillip Burgraff. |
| Indianapolis: 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. 3-5-HOU48 (2Q: 11:29) Ken Roberson ran outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez, assisted by S Mace Mason. Key block delivered by Max Sellers. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU36 (2Q: 10:58) James Chustz ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-HOU35 (2Q: 10:28) Cornelius Gillespie scrambled for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez. |
| Indianapolis: 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. Ingram is blitzing. 1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 09:48) James Chustz ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason, assisted by S Marco Hardy. Key block delivered by Caiden Poulsen. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4-HOU14 (2Q: 09:05) Cornelius Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Grant Washington. DT Eric Sarfaty hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-4-HOU14 (2Q: 08:57) Cornhole Gillespie pass completed to WR Karl Boldin for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Boldin gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined. Indianapolis 13, Houston 13 |
| (2Q: 08:57) Extra point by Melvin Downs was good. Indianapolis 14, Houston 13 |
| (2Q: 08:51) Melvin Downs kicked off 62 yards from the IND35. Bryan Fisher returned the ball 18 yards to the HOU21. Tackled by Glenn Engelberger. |
| Houston: Strong 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-HOU21 (2Q: 08:23) The Bullet Bates ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Gary Caldwell. Key block delivered by Corwin Hicks. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4-HOU27 (2Q: 07:40) Todd Downs pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Pete Siders. CB Kenneth Giles defended the pass. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 3-4-HOU27 (2Q: 07:35) Todd Downs sacked by OLB Bruce Diaz for a loss of 10 yards. Sack allowed by Bernie Flowers. |
| 4-14-HOU17 (2Q: 06:53) Darnell Briggs punted 42 yards. Kenneth Giles returned the kick 7 yards to the IND48. Tackled by Cutty Cutler. |
| Indianapolis: Weak 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-IND48 (2Q: 06:45) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Grant Washington for 8 yards. Tackled by S Marco Hardy, assisted by CB Lamar Timpson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-2-HOU44 (2Q: 06:16) James Chustz ran around right end for 21 yards. Tackled by CB AFC North Begay. Key block delivered by Ellis Tornberg. PENALTY: Houston was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. Indianapolis's Caiden Poulsen was hurt on the play. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU12 (2Q: 06:02) James Chustz ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Barry Kamin. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-8-HOU10 (2Q: 05:23) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Claymore Lincoln for 9 yards. Tackled by CB E-Mak Makovicka. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Nixon is blitzing. 1-1-HOU01 (2Q: 05:17) Cornhole Gillespie sacked by ILB Norman Nixon and DE Sammie Back for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Cris Scott. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-HOU10 (2Q: 04:37) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to TE Pat Collier for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Indianapolis 20, Houston 13 |
| (2Q: 04:37) Extra point by Melvin Downs was good. Indianapolis 21, Houston 13 |
| (2Q: 04:30) Melvin Downs kicked off 65 yards from the IND35. Bryan Fisher returned the ball 27 yards to the HOU27. Tackled by Kenneth Giles. |
| 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. Austin is blitzing. 1-10-HOU27 (2Q: 04:04) Earnest Stadtmauer ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Luke Prior. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Howe is blitzing. 2-9-HOU28 (2Q: 03:22) Todd Downs pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Earnest Stadtmauer. OLB Ernie Howe hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 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, expecting the pass. 3-9-HOU28 (2Q: 03:18) Todd Downs pass completed to WR Derrick Seaman for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Barry Austin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. 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 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU41 (2Q: 02:35) Earnest Stadtmauer ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Ernie Howe, assisted by OLB Bruce Diaz. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Houston: Single-Back 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. 2-9-HOU42 (2Q: 02:00) Todd Downs pass completed to RB The Bullet Bates for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Russell. Bates gained 13 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-IND42 (2Q: 01:19) Todd Downs sacked by DE Tyrus Beyer for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Bernie Flowers. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Rodney Burney on the IND47. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Howe is blitzing. 2-15-IND47 (2Q: 00:45) Todd Downs scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Kenneth Giles. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Howe is blitzing. 3-9-IND41 (2Q: 00:34) Todd Downs sacked by OLB Ernie Howe for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Money Dole. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for an Intentional Face Mask. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Howe is blitzing. 1-10-IND28 (2Q: 00:21) Todd Downs pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Griffin Barton. DE Tyrus Beyer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 2-10-IND28 (2Q: 00:09) Darrin Borders attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 21, Houston 16 |
| (2Q: 00:01) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 60 yards from the HOU35. Clay Lincoln returned the ball 27 yards to the IND32. Tackled by Tommie Drake. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Melvin Downs kicked off 66 yards from the IND35. Norman Pomeranz returned the ball 16 yards to the HOU15. Tackled by Lamont Walek. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU15 (3Q: 14:23) Earnest Stadtmauer ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Hunter Waugh. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-9-HOU16 (3Q: 13:40) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Pete Siders for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ernie Howe. |
| Houston: Pro 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. 3-6-HOU19 (3Q: 12:56) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Pete Siders for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Diaz. |
| 4-3-HOU22 (3Q: 12:15) Darnell Briggs punted 52 yards. Kenny Giles returned the kick 4 yards to the IND30. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-IND16 (3Q: 12:06) Ken Roberson ran around left end for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Wendell Begay. |
| Indianapolis: Five-Receiver Spread 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. 2-8-IND18 (3Q: 11:28) Cornelius Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Claymore Lincoln. ILB Floyd Juarez defended the pass. |
| Indianapolis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-8-IND18 (3Q: 11:18) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Phil Hanks for 21 yards. Tackled by S Marco Hardy. Hanks gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Indianapolis: Weak 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-IND39 (3Q: 10:45) James Chustz ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason. Key block delivered by Sedrick Shepherd. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-1-IND48 (3Q: 10:10) James Chustz ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Xavier Terry. Key block delivered by Sedrick Shepherd. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU47 (3Q: 09:40) James Chustz ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Lorenzo Walton. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-6-HOU43 (3Q: 09:06) James Chustz ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason, assisted by DE Rusty Ansara. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-3-HOU40 (3Q: 08:33) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Karl Boldin for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Timpson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Boldin gained 11 yards after the catch. |
| Indianapolis: 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. 1-10-HOU24 (3Q: 08:01) James Chustz ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Phillip Burgraff. |
| Indianapolis: 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. 2-8-HOU22 (3Q: 07:20) James Chustz ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Burgraff is blitzing. 3-2-HOU16 (3Q: 06:48) Ken Roberson ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Mace Mason, assisted by ILB Floyd Juarez. Key block delivered by Kevin Mazrui. |
| Indianapolis: Weak 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-HOU14 (3Q: 06:12) Cornelius Gillespie scrambled for 0 yards. Tackled by CB E-Mak Makovicka and assisted by CB Lamar Timpson. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-HOU14 (3Q: 05:40) Cornhole Gillespie pass completed to TE Pat Collier for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Collier gained 4 yards after the catch. Indianapolis 27, Houston 16 |
| (3Q: 05:40) Extra point by Melvin Downs was good. Indianapolis 28, Houston 16 |
| (3Q: 05:32) Melvin Downs kicked off 71 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Howe is blitzing. 1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 05:32) Todd Downs pass completed to RB Darnell Bates for 4 yards. Tackled by S Corwin Hicks. |
| Houston: Pro 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. 2-6-HOU24 (3Q: 04:48) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Pete Siders for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Orlando Stuart, assisted by OLB Ted Humphries. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Howe is blitzing. 1-10-HOU35 (3Q: 04:08) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Griffin Barton for 9 yards. Tackled by S Larry Walters, assisted by DE Jessie Canas. Barton gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Strong 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. 2-1-HOU44 (3Q: 03:44) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Griffin Barton for 4 yards. Tackled by S Larry Walters. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU48 (3Q: 03:02) Darnell Bates ran inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Barry Austin, assisted by DE Jessie Canas. Key block delivered by Bernie Flowers. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-IND42 (3Q: 02:26) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Griffin Barton for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Ernie Howe. Barton gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-IND28 (3Q: 01:42) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Pete Siders for 26 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Tyrone Russell. Siders gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 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. 1-2-IND02 (3Q: 01:13) Todd Downs pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Trevor Davis. DE Jessie Canas hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 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. 2-2-IND02 (3Q: 01:06) Darnell Bates ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Kent Niechniedowicz. Indianapolis 28, Houston 22 |
| (3Q: 01:06) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Indianapolis 28, Houston 23 |
| (3Q: 01:00) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
| Indianapolis: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-IND20 (3Q: 01:00) Ken Roberson ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Fletch Fletcher, assisted by OLB Lorenzo Walton. Key block delivered by Glenn Engelberger. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-IND27 (3Q: 00:18) Cornelius Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Glenn Engelberger. ILB Floyd Juarez defended the pass. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-3-IND27 (3Q: 00:10) Cornhole Gillespie pass completed to WR Phil Hanks for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Phillip Burgraff, assisted by CB Winston Bensen. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 4-1-IND29 (4Q: 15:00) Johnnie Carlson punted 43 yards. Derrick Seaman returned the kick 6 yards to the HOU34. Tackled by James Chustz. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU34 (4Q: 14:49) PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Encroachment. |
| Houston: I 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. 1-5-HOU39 (4Q: 14:43) The Bullet Bates ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by S Ronald Sweeney. |
| Houston: Strong 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. 2-8-HOU36 (4Q: 14:02) Todd Downs pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Trevor Davis. S Larry Walters knocked the ball out of his grasp. |
| Houston: Pro 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. 3-8-HOU36 (4Q: 13:56) Todd Downs pass completed to RB Earnest Stadtmauer for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Russell. Stadtmauer gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Pro 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-IND43 (4Q: 13:19) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Griffin Barton for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ernie Howe. 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 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-6-IND39 (4Q: 12:44) Earnest Stadtmauer ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez, assisted by ILB Barry Austin. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-1-IND34 (4Q: 12:03) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Rodney Burney for 9 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez. Burney gained 9 yards after the catch. |
| 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-IND25 (4Q: 11:38) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Austin is blitzing. 1-15-IND30 (4Q: 11:29) Todd Downs pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Griffin Barton. OLB Bruce Diaz defended the pass. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-15-IND30 (4Q: 11:24) Darnell Bates ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Larry Walters. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-15-IND30 (4Q: 10:40) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Griffin Barton for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Kenneth Giles. |
| 4-15-IND30 (4Q: 10:07) Darrin Borders attempted a 47 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
| Indianapolis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-IND37 (4Q: 09:59) PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for a False Start. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-15-IND32 (4Q: 09:50) Cornhole Gillespie scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Alan Cutler. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-12-IND35 (4Q: 09:10) Cornelius Gillespie pass was intended for WR Claymore Lincoln and was intercepted by CB Wendell Begay at the IND38. The interception was returned 17 yards. Tackled by Clay Lincoln. 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 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-IND21 (4Q: 08:58) Darnell Bates ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Ted Humphries. Key block delivered by Kent Niechniedowicz. |
| Houston: Weak 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. 2-3-IND14 (4Q: 08:22) Earnest Stadtmauer ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Orlando Stuart. Key block delivered by Bernie Flowers. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Austin is blitzing. 2-13-IND24 (4Q: 08:14) Todd Downs pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Pete Siders. DE Jessie Canas hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: Pro 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. 3-13-IND24 (4Q: 08:07) Todd Downs pass completed to WR Tommie Drake for 12 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-1-IND12 (4Q: 07:35) Darrin Borders attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis's Cornelius Montanez was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor leg injury. He should be able to remain in the game. Indianapolis 28, Houston 26 |
| (4Q: 07:30) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-IND20 (4Q: 07:30) James Chustz ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Fletch Fletcher. Key block delivered by Sedrick Shepherd. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4-IND26 (4Q: 06:46) James Chustz ran inside the right guard for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Phillip Burgraff. Key block delivered by Kevin Mazrui. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-IND37 (4Q: 06:01) Cornelius Gillespie scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez and assisted by CB Wendell Begay. PENALTY: Houston was called for Defensive Holding. |
| Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-IND42 (4Q: 05:53) James Chustz ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Phillip Burgraff. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-IND46 (4Q: 05:09) James Chustz ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Timpson. |
| Indianapolis: 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-IND42 (4Q: 04:25) Cornhole Gillespie pass completed to WR Karl Boldin for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Phillip Burgraff. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-3-IND49 (4Q: 03:42) Johnnie Carlson punted 43 yards. Derrick Seaman called for a fair catch at the HOU08. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Howe is blitzing. 1-10-HOU08 (4Q: 03:31) Todd Downs pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tommie Drake. CB Kenny Giles defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Howe is blitzing. 2-10-HOU08 (4Q: 03:23) Darnell Bates ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Ernie Howe. Key block delivered by Money Dole. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Howe is blitzing. 1-10-HOU18 (4Q: 02:50) Darnell Bates ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez, assisted by S Corwin Hicks. Key block delivered by Arnie Reed. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Howe is blitzing. 2-5-HOU23 (4Q: 02:06) Darnell Bates ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Luke Prior, assisted by S Corwin Hicks. Key block delivered by Griffin Barton. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU29 (4Q: 02:00) Darnell Bates ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Ronald Sweeney, assisted by S Larry Walters. Key block delivered by Bernie Flowers. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Howe is blitzing. 2-1-HOU38 (4Q: 01:37) Todd Downs pass completed to WR Tommie Drake for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Barry Austin, assisted by CB Tyrone Russell. Drake gained 8 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Howe is blitzing. 1-10-IND44 (4Q: 01:29) Todd Downs pass completed to WR Tommie Drake for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Kenneth Giles, assisted by DE Tyrus Beyer. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Howe is blitzing. 2-3-IND37 (4Q: 01:08) Todd Downs pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Darnell Bates. DE Luke Prior hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-3-IND37 (4Q: 01:01) Todd Downs pass completed to TE Griffin Barton for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Russell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-IND30 (4Q: 00:54) Todd Downs pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Pete Siders. CB Orlando Stuart defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Howe is blitzing. 2-10-IND30 (4Q: 00:45) Todd Downs pass completed to WR Tommie Drake for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Kenneth Giles. Drake gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-9-IND09 (4Q: 00:32) Darnell Bates ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Luke Prior. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| 2-5-IND05 (4Q: 00:04) Darrin Borders attempted a 22 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 29, Indianapolis 28 |
| Final Score: Houston Texans 29, Indianapolis Colts 28 |