| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 64 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Melvin Downs kicked off 73 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
| 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-HOU20 (1Q: 15:00) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to RB Darnell Bates for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Iker Wiseman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Houston: Pro 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. 2-6-HOU24 (1Q: 14:24) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jon Moss. DE Luke Prior drove right through Frankie Hardy to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 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. 3-6-HOU24 (1Q: 14:14) Darnell Bates ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez. Key block delivered by Frankie Hardy. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU35 (1Q: 13:38) Darnell Bates ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez, assisted by S Larry Walters. |
| Houston: Strong 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. 2-7-HOU38 (1Q: 13:09) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jon Moss. ILB Iker Wiseman defended the pass. |
| 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, expecting the pass. 3-7-HOU38 (1Q: 13:02) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Pete Siders. CB Devante Braden defended the pass. |
| 4-7-HOU38 (1Q: 12:55) Mack Petry punted 39 yards. Kendrick Hill returned the kick 1 yard to the IND24. Tackled by Bart Geib. |
| Indianapolis: 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. 1-10-IND24 (1Q: 12:44) James Chustz ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Korey Fichialos, assisted by CB Winston Bensen. |
| Indianapolis: 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. 2-7-IND27 (1Q: 12:15) James Chustz ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB J.T. Phillips, assisted by DT Eric Sarfaty. Key block delivered by Nathaniel McQuaig. McQuaig ran over Gabe Hanks to set up the play. |
| Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-IND35 (1Q: 11:41) James Chustz ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Korey Fichialos. Key block delivered by Jerome Snee. |
| Indianapolis: 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. Phillips is blitzing. 2-5-IND40 (1Q: 11:05) Rickey Elias ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB J.T. Phillips. CB Lamar Timpson knocked down J.C. Stephan to break up the play. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Phillips is blitzing. 3-6-IND39 (1Q: 10:35) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Karl Boldin for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Scott Meier, assisted by CB Winston Bensen. Boldin gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-IND47 (1Q: 10:08) James Chustz ran a draw inside the left guard for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Korey Fichialos. Key block delivered by Nathaniel McQuaig. Houston's Rickey Loyd was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Indianapolis: I 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-HOU35 (1Q: 09:26) James Chustz ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Lorenzo Walton. Key block delivered by Nathaniel McQuaig. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-HOU28 (1Q: 08:58) James Chustz ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Renaldo Gonzalez, assisted by OLB Korey Fichialos. |
| Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-5-HOU30 (1Q: 08:14) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Dennis Rubin for 30 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Rubin gained 21 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Indianapolis 6, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 08:14) Extra point by Melvin Downs was good. Indianapolis 7, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 07:59) Melvin Downs kicked off 65 yards from the IND35. Wally Blanchard returned the ball 16 yards to the HOU16. Tackled by Archie Russell. |
| Houston: Weak 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. Johnson is blitzing. 1-10-HOU16 (1Q: 07:37) Darnell Bates ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez, assisted by ILB Brenden Johnson. |
| 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, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-12-HOU14 (1Q: 06:59) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to TE Pete Siders for 13 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez. Siders gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 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, keying aggressively on the pass. Donovan is blitzing. 1-10-HOU27 (1Q: 06:22) Darnell Bates ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Brenden Johnson, assisted by DE Kerry Kerns. Key block delivered by Mercury Newsome. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-1-HOU36 (1Q: 05:43) Darnell Bates ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Barry Austin. Key block delivered by Frankie Hardy. |
| 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, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU37 (1Q: 05:00) The Bullet Bates ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Russell, assisted by CB Kevin Dodge. Key block delivered by Mercury Newsome. |
| 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-HOU49 (1Q: 04:18) The Bullet Bates ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Brock Donovan. Key block delivered by Mercury Newsome. |
| 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. Donovan and Johnson are blitzing. 2-2-IND43 (1Q: 03:52) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Jon Moss for 43 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Moss gained 8 yards after the catch. Indianapolis 7, Houston 6 |
| (1Q: 03:52) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Houston 7, Indianapolis 7 |
| (1Q: 03:37) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 63 yards from the HOU35. Randal Posante returned the ball 23 yards to the IND25. Tackled by Lonnie Jackson. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-IND25 (1Q: 03:01) Cornelius Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dennis Rubin. OLB J.T. Phillips hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-IND25 (1Q: 02:54) James Chustz ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Howard Wallenbrock. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-5-IND30 (1Q: 02:22) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to TE Teddy Caldwell for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Winston Bensen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Caldwell gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Phillips is blitzing. 1-10-IND39 (1Q: 02:14) Dizzy Gillespie pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Dennis Rubin. OLB J.T. Phillips blocked the pass. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-IND39 (1Q: 02:09) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Randal Posante for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Gabe Hanks. Posante gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Houston was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU50 (1Q: 01:59) James Chustz ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Scott Meier, assisted by S Howard Wallenbrock. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offsides. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Phillips is blitzing. 1-5-HOU45 (1Q: 01:50) Rickey Elias ran around left end for 45 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Nathaniel McQuaig. Indianapolis 13, Houston 7 |
| (1Q: 01:50) Extra point by Melvin Downs was good. Indianapolis 14, Houston 7 |
| (1Q: 01:35) Melvin Downs kicked off 74 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 01:35) The Bullet Bates ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Iker Wiseman. Key block delivered by Frankie Hardy. |
| 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. 2-2-HOU28 (1Q: 01:11) Darnell Bates ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Iker Wiseman. Key block delivered by Trevor Davis. |
| Houston: Strong 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-HOU30 (1Q: 00:43) Darnell Bates ran around right end for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Brock Donovan, assisted by S Larry Walters. Key block delivered by Frankie Hardy. |
| 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. 1-10-HOU41 (1Q: 00:15) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to TE Pete Siders for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Russell. Siders gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-IND33 (2Q: 15:00) Dana Peyrouse pass was intended for TE Pete Siders and was intercepted by OLB Brock Donovan at the IND08. The interception was returned 92 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Indianapolis 20, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 15:00) Extra point by Melvin Downs was good. Indianapolis 21, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 14:50) Melvin Downs kicked off 67 yards from the IND35. Wally Blanchard returned the ball 19 yards to the HOU17. Tackled by Bo Lester. |
| 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-HOU17 (2Q: 14:27) Darnell Bates ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Williamson. |
| 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. 2-6-HOU21 (2Q: 13:58) Darnell Bates ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Jeffrey Escamilla, assisted by CB Tyrone Russell. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-4-HOU23 (2Q: 13:33) The Bullet Bates ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez, assisted by DT Bobby Patton. Key block delivered by Mercury Newsome. |
| 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. 1-10-HOU30 (2Q: 12:56) Darnell Bates ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez. |
| 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. 2-8-HOU32 (2Q: 12:21) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to RB Darnell Bates for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Brock Donovan, assisted by ILB Iker Wiseman. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-6-HOU34 (2Q: 11:35) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Darnell Bates. S Larry Walters defended the pass. |
| 4-6-HOU34 (2Q: 11:29) Mack Petry punted 66 yards. Touchback. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-IND20 (2Q: 11:22) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Dennis Rubin for 34 yards. Tackled by S Howard Wallenbrock. Rubin gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Indianapolis: 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. 1-10-HOU46 (2Q: 10:53) Rickey Elias ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Ed Demyan. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Phillips is blitzing. 2-7-HOU43 (2Q: 10:32) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Karl Boldin for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Timpson. Boldin gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 09:58) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Karl Boldin for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Boldin gained 9 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Indianapolis: 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. 1-20-HOU30 (2Q: 09:48) Dizzy Gillespie pass completed to TE Teddy Caldwell for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Winston Bensen. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-11-HOU21 (2Q: 09:03) James Chustz ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Rusty Ansara. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Phillips is blitzing. 3-15-HOU25 (2Q: 08:24) Ken Roberson ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by CB George Bolerjack. |
| 4-5-HOU15 (2Q: 07:46) Melvin Downs attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 24, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 07:39) Melvin Downs kicked off 69 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
| 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, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 07:39) The Bullet Bates ran outside the right tackle for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Devante Braden. Key block delivered by Cole Bennett. PENALTY: Houston was called for an Illegal Shift. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-15-HOU15 (2Q: 07:24) Darnell Bates ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Kevin Dodge. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-12-HOU18 (2Q: 06:39) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to RB Darnell Bates for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Bobby Patton. Bates gained 1 yard 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. 1-10-HOU30 (2Q: 06:14) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Jon Moss for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Russell. |
| 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. Donovan and Johnson are blitzing. 2-5-HOU35 (2Q: 05:56) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to TE Griffin Barton for 45 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Russell. Barton gained 35 yards after the catch. |
| 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. 1-10-IND20 (2Q: 05:29) Dana Peyrouse sacked by DE Luke Prior for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Arnie Reed. |
| 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. 2-12-IND22 (2Q: 05:11) Dana Peyrouse pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jon Moss. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| 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. Diaz is blitzing. 3-12-IND22 (2Q: 05:04) Dana Peyrouse pass was dropped by TE Griffin Barton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-12-IND22 (2Q: 04:54) Darrin Borders attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 24, Houston 10 |
| (2Q: 04:46) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 60 yards from the HOU35. Bo Lester returned the ball 23 yards to the IND28. Tackled by Lonnie Jackson. Ball was fumbled and recovered by IND Teddy Caldwell on the IND28. |
| Indianapolis: 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. 1-10-IND28 (2Q: 04:06) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to TE Caiden Poulsen for 31 yards. Tackled by CB George Bolerjack. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Poulsen gained 23 yards after the catch. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU41 (2Q: 03:37) James Chustz ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Eric Sarfaty, assisted by ILB Ed Demyan. |
| Indianapolis: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-HOU37 (2Q: 02:55) James Chustz ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Eric Sarfaty, assisted by DE Scott Meier. |
| Indianapolis: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Fichialos is blitzing. 3-2-HOU33 (2Q: 02:11) Rickey Elias ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Fletch Fletcher, assisted by ILB Lorenzo Walton. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-1-HOU32 (2Q: 02:00) Melvin Downs attempted a 49 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
| 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. 1-10-HOU39 (2Q: 01:54) Dana Peyrouse pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Pete Siders. |
| Houston: Strong 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. 2-10-HOU39 (2Q: 01:49) Dana Peyrouse pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jon Moss. DE Luke Prior blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Strong 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. Diaz is blitzing. 3-10-HOU39 (2Q: 01:42) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Darnell Bates. CB Kevin Dodge defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-10-HOU39 (2Q: 01:35) Mack Petry punted 39 yards. Kendrick Hill called for a fair catch at the IND22. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Phillips is blitzing. 1-10-IND22 (2Q: 01:24) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Dennis Rubin for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Winston Bensen. Rubin gained 5 yards after the catch. Houston's Howard Wallenbrock was hurt on the play. |
| Indianapolis: Pro 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. Phillips is blitzing. 1-10-IND45 (2Q: 00:53) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to TE Caiden Poulsen for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Timpson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Poulsen gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| Indianapolis called a time out. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU32 (2Q: 00:42) Dizzy Gillespie pass completed to RB Rickey Elias for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Korey Fichialos. |
| Indianapolis called a time out. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Phillips is blitzing. 2-14-HOU36 (2Q: 00:32) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Randal Posante for 19 yards. Tackled by S Marco Hardy. |
| Indianapolis called a time out. |
| 1-10-HOU17 (2Q: 00:23) Melvin Downs attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 27, Houston 10 |
| (2Q: 00:16) Melvin Downs kicked off 51 yards from the IND35. Jon Moss returned the ball 20 yards to the HOU34. Tackled by Bo Lester. |
| 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. Donovan is blitzing. 1-10-HOU34 (2Q: 00:08) Earnest Stadtmauer ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Luke Prior, assisted by CB Devante Braden. Key block delivered by Griffin Barton. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-IND20 (3Q: 15:00) Cornelius Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Caiden Poulsen. DE Scott Meier hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Indianapolis: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-IND20 (3Q: 14:52) Rickey Elias ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Hanks. |
| Indianapolis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Phillips is blitzing. 3-7-IND23 (3Q: 14:24) Cornelius Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dennis Rubin. DE Rusty Ansara hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-7-IND23 (3Q: 14:17) Jeff Hemler punted 38 yards. Derrick Seaman called for a fair catch at the HOU39. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU39 (3Q: 14:06) The Bullet Bates ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Donovan is blitzing. 2-6-HOU43 (3Q: 13:37) Earnest Stadtmauer ran outside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Luke Prior, assisted by S Cornelius Montanez. Key block delivered by Mercury Newsome. |
| 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. 1-10-IND44 (3Q: 12:53) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to TE Pete Siders for 16 yards. Tackled by S Corwin Hicks, assisted by CB Devante Braden. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Houston: Weak 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. 1-10-IND28 (3Q: 12:28) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Jon Moss for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Kevin Dodge. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4-IND22 (3Q: 11:59) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Trevor Davis. S Cornelius Montanez defended the pass. 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 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-4-IND22 (3Q: 11:52) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to TE Pete Siders for 18 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Siders gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: I 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. 1-4-IND04 (3Q: 11:15) Darnell Bates ran around the left tackle for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Mercury Newsome. Indianapolis 27, Houston 16 |
| (3Q: 11:15) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Indianapolis 27, Houston 17 |
| (3Q: 11:06) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 58 yards from the HOU35. Randal Posante returned the ball 29 yards to the IND36. Tackled by Bart Geib. |
| Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-IND36 (3Q: 10:33) Cornelius Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Caiden Poulsen. ILB Ed Demyan defended the pass. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-IND36 (3Q: 10:26) Dizzy Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dennis Rubin. OLB Korey Fichialos defended the pass. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Phillips is blitzing. 3-10-IND36 (3Q: 10:15) Ken Roberson ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Hanks. |
| 4-11-IND35 (3Q: 09:49) Jeff Hemler punted 55 yards. Derrick Seaman returned the kick 4 yards to the HOU14. Tackled by Archie Russell. |
| 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. 1-10-HOU14 (3Q: 09:42) The Bullet Bates ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez. The ball was fumbled and recovered by IND DT Jeffrey Escamilla for 8 yards to the HOU09. Tackled by Darnell Bates. |
| Indianapolis: 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. 1-9-HOU09 (3Q: 09:35) James Chustz ran around the left tackle for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Gabe Hanks, assisted by CB Lamar Timpson. Key block delivered by Nathaniel McQuaig. |
| Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4-HOU04 (3Q: 08:53) James Chustz ran a draw inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB J.T. Phillips. |
| Indianapolis: 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. 3-6-HOU06 (3Q: 08:29) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Randal Posante for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Timpson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-8-HOU08 (3Q: 07:51) Melvin Downs attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 30, Houston 17 |
| (3Q: 07:43) Melvin Downs kicked off 74 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Austin is blitzing. 1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 07:43) Dana Peyrouse sacked by ILB Barry Austin for a loss of 10 yards. Sack allowed by Mercury Newsome. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-20-HOU10 (3Q: 07:18) Darnell Bates ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Iker Wiseman. |
| Houston: I 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. 3-17-HOU13 (3Q: 06:41) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start. |
| Houston: I 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. 3-22-HOU08 (3Q: 06:33) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Griffin Barton. CB Tyrone Russell simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for an Intentional Face Mask. |
| 4-26-HOU04 (3Q: 06:27) Mack Petry punted 42 yards. Kendrick Hill returned the kick -5 yards to the IND49. Tackled by Marco Hardy. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-IND49 (3Q: 06:16) James Chustz ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Lorenzo Walton. Key block delivered by Vernon Zimmerman. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-HOU44 (3Q: 05:31) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Dennis Rubin for 22 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Hanks. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rubin gained 11 yards after the catch. |
| Indianapolis: 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. 1-10-HOU22 (3Q: 04:50) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to TE Teddy Caldwell for 22 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Indianapolis 36, Houston 17 |
| (3Q: 04:50) Extra point by Melvin Downs was good. Indianapolis 37, Houston 17 |
| (3Q: 04:37) Melvin Downs kicked off 74 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
| 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. Donovan is blitzing. 1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 04:37) Dana Peyrouse pass was dropped by WR Jon Moss. |
| 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. 2-10-HOU20 (3Q: 04:33) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Griffin Barton. CB Kevin Dodge defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 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. 3-10-HOU20 (3Q: 04:29) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to WR Wally Blanchard for 23 yards. Tackled by OLB Brock Donovan. Blanchard gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: Weak 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-HOU43 (3Q: 03:43) Darnell Bates ran a draw inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Brock Donovan. Key block delivered by Mercury Newsome. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4-HOU49 (3Q: 03:10) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to RB The Bullet Bates for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Russell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 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. Donovan is blitzing. 1-10-IND40 (3Q: 02:45) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to TE Griffin Barton for 8 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: I 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. 2-2-IND32 (3Q: 02:04) Darnell Bates ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Luke Prior, assisted by OLB Brock Donovan. Key block delivered by Arnie Reed. Houston's Arnie Reed was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee 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 nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-IND27 (3Q: 01:44) Dana Peyrouse pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jon Moss. DT Ronnie Humphrey blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 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, expecting the pass. 2-10-IND27 (3Q: 01:40) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Darnell Bates. S Corwin Hicks defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-10-IND27 (3Q: 01:35) Dana Peyrouse scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Corwin Hicks. |
| 4-3-IND20 (3Q: 01:00) Darrin Borders attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 37, Houston 20 |
| (3Q: 00:54) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
| Indianapolis: I 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-IND20 (3Q: 00:54) James Chustz ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Dana McCarroll, assisted by OLB J.T. Phillips. Key block delivered by Nathaniel McQuaig. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-IND26 (3Q: 00:10) James Chustz ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Lorenzo Walton, assisted by OLB Korey Fichialos. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Indianapolis: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Fichialos is blitzing. 3-1-IND29 (4Q: 15:00) Rickey Elias ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Ed Demyan, assisted by DT Wendell Fletcher. |
| 4-1-IND29 (4Q: 14:28) Jeff Hemler punted 47 yards. Derrick Seaman returned the kick 5 yards to the HOU29. Tackled by Archie Russell. |
| Houston: I 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. 1-10-HOU29 (4Q: 14:21) Dana Peyrouse pass was dropped by RB Darnell Bates. 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, keying aggressively on the run. 2-10-HOU29 (4Q: 14:17) Earnest Stadtmauer ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Barry Austin. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-9-HOU30 (4Q: 13:33) Dana Peyrouse scrambled for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Iker Wiseman. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 12:49) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to TE Pete Siders for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Devante Braden, assisted by OLB Brock Donovan. Siders gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Indianapolis's Iker Wiseman was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| 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. 2-3-HOU50 (4Q: 12:07) Dana Peyrouse sacked by DE Luke Prior for a loss of 6 yards. Prior ran right past Trevor Davis and knocked down the quarterback. |
| Houston: I 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. 3-9-HOU44 (4Q: 11:35) Dana Peyrouse sacked by DE Harrison Bridges for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Arnie Reed. |
| 4-17-HOU36 (4Q: 11:12) Mack Petry punted 54 yards. Kendrick Hill returned the kick 4 yards to the IND14. Tackled by Bart Geib. |
| Indianapolis: 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-IND14 (4Q: 11:03) James Chustz ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by CB George Bolerjack, assisted by OLB J.T. Phillips. Key block delivered by Bart Ferreira. |
| Indianapolis: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-IND19 (4Q: 10:42) James Chustz ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Wendell Fletcher, assisted by OLB J.T. Phillips. |
| Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Fichialos is blitzing. 3-2-IND22 (4Q: 10:14) Dizzy Gillespie pass completed to TE Caiden Poulsen for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Scott Meier, assisted by ILB Dana McCarroll. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-IND26 (4Q: 09:34) James Chustz ran a draw inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Renaldo Gonzalez. Key block delivered by Vernon Zimmerman. |
| Indianapolis: I 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. 2-2-IND34 (4Q: 08:56) Rickey Elias ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB George Bolerjack, assisted by S Barry Durham. |
| Indianapolis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Fichialos is blitzing. 3-1-IND35 (4Q: 08:34) Rickey Elias ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Ed Demyan, assisted by ILB Lorenzo Walton. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| 4-1-IND35 (4Q: 08:03) Jeff Hemler punted 55 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU10. |
| 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. Donovan is blitzing. 1-10-HOU10 (4Q: 07:54) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to RB Darnell Bates for 28 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Russell. Bates gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Weak 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-HOU38 (4Q: 07:26) Dana Peyrouse pass completed to RB The Bullet Bates for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Barry Austin. Bates gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| 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. Donovan is blitzing. 2-6-HOU42 (4Q: 07:04) Dana Peyrouse pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Pete Siders. OLB Brock Donovan blocked the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. 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, expecting the pass. 3-6-HOU42 (4Q: 06:58) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jon Moss. DE Harrison Bridges drove right through Arnie Reed to hurry the quarterback. 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 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 4-6-HOU42 (4Q: 06:50) Dana Peyrouse pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Griffin Barton. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Offsides. |
| 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. 4-1-HOU47 (4Q: 06:45) Dana Peyrouse pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Darnell Bates. DE Luke Prior hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The ball goes over on downs. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined. Houston's Jon Moss was hurt on the play. |
| Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU47 (4Q: 06:41) James Chustz ran inside the left guard for 24 yards. Tackled by ILB Ed Demyan. Key block delivered by Vernon Zimmerman. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU23 (4Q: 05:58) James Chustz ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Lorenzo Walton. Key block delivered by J.C. Stephan. |
| Indianapolis: I 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-HOU13 (4Q: 05:14) James Chustz ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB George Bolerjack, assisted by S Gabe Hanks. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Burgraff is blitzing. 2-7-HOU10 (4Q: 04:31) Rickey Elias ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Scott Meier, assisted by ILB Ed Demyan. |
| Indianapolis: 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. 3-7-HOU10 (4Q: 03:47) Rickey Elias ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Barry Durham. |
| 4-1-HOU04 (4Q: 03:04) Melvin Downs attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 40, Houston 20 |
| (4Q: 02:56) Melvin Downs kicked off 68 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
| 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. 1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 02:56) Archie Duffy pass was intended for TE Griffin Barton and was intercepted by CB Tyrone Russell at the IND45. Tackled by Griffin Barton. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Burgraff is blitzing. 1-10-IND45 (4Q: 02:48) Ken Roberson ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Phillip Burgraff, assisted by ILB Ed Demyan. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Burgraff is blitzing. 2-10-IND45 (4Q: 02:41) Rickey Elias ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Renaldo Gonzalez, assisted by ILB Lorenzo Walton. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| Indianapolis: 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. Fichialos is blitzing. 3-12-IND43 (4Q: 02:34) Rickey Elias ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Eric Sarfaty, assisted by S Gabe Hanks. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-11-IND44 (4Q: 02:25) Jeff Hemler punted 35 yards. Derrick Seaman returned the kick 13 yards to the HOU34. Tackled by Randal Posante. |
| 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. Diaz is blitzing. 1-10-HOU34 (4Q: 02:14) Archie Duffy pass completed to WR Wally Blanchard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Larry Walters. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Donovan is blitzing. 2-11-HOU33 (4Q: 02:00) Archie Duffy pass was dropped by TE Pete Siders. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. |
| 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. 3-26-HOU18 (4Q: 01:51) Archie Duffy pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Griffin Barton. DE Kerry Kerns hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 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. 4-26-HOU18 (4Q: 01:45) Archie Duffy pass was dropped by WR Wally Blanchard. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs. |
| Indianapolis: Strong 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. Burgraff is blitzing. 1-10-HOU18 (4Q: 01:34) Rickey Elias ran a trap outside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB J.T. Phillips, assisted by ILB Ed Demyan. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Fichialos is blitzing. 2-26-HOU34 (4Q: 01:24) Ken Roberson ran outside the right tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Bryce Bullock. Key block delivered by Teddy Caldwell. Indianapolis's Bo Lester was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Indianapolis: Strong 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. Fichialos is blitzing. 3-11-HOU19 (4Q: 00:41) Adam Tubbs dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Indianapolis Colts 40, Houston Texans 20 |