Wild Card Playoff Games, 2043

Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 26 degrees, fair, 5 mph wind.
Indianapolis won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Kaleb Francis kicked off 60 yards from the PIT35. Bo Lester returned the ball 18 yards to the IND23. Tackled by Tyrone Kreidler. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Indianapolis: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND10 (1Q: 14:30) Rickey Elias ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Scottie Borders, assisted by ILB Tyrone Clements.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-IND09 (1Q: 13:57) Cornelius Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Grant Washington. DT Caleb Raymond hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-IND05 (1Q: 13:51) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Grant Washington for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Raul Duran. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND22 (1Q: 13:19) Rickey Elias ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Johnnie Ellis. Key block delivered by Arnie Monaghan.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-IND28 (1Q: 12:54) Dizzy Gillespie pass completed to TE Caiden Poulsen for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Irv Corgan, assisted by CB Harold Riley. Poulsen gained 5 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
Indianapolis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Corgan, Briggs and Zinn are blitzing.
1-10-IND30 (1Q: 12:45) Rickey Elias ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Coles.
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.
2-7-IND33 (1Q: 12:13) Dizzy Gillespie pass completed to TE Caiden Poulsen for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Caleb Raymond. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Corgan, Clements and Zinn are blitzing.
3-1-IND39 (1Q: 11:30) Rickey Elias ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Charles Giacalone, assisted by OLB Grayson Briggs. Key block delivered by Earnest Beverly.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND42 (1Q: 10:54) Rickey Elias ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Vincent Zinn, assisted by DE Artie Macklin. Key block delivered by Lukas Bauer.
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, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-1-PIT49 (1Q: 10:32) Cornelius Gillespie pass was intended for WR Dennis Rubin and was intercepted by CB Johnnie Ellis at the PIT17. The interception was returned 13 yards. Tackled by Dennis Rubin. Indianapolis's Cornelius Gillespie was hurt on the play.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT30 (1Q: 10:21) Tyrone Kreidler ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Brock Donovan. Key block delivered by Grant Bernstein.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-PIT35 (1Q: 09:44) President Harding pass completed to TE David Mills for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Irving Horner, assisted by S Willie Wainright.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-PIT48 (1Q: 09:18) Tyrone Kreidler ran around the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by S Willie Wainright, assisted by ILB Iker Wiseman. Key block delivered by Hardy Coles.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND38 (1Q: 08:45) President Harding pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bob Johnston. DE Kerry Kerns hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-20-IND48 (1Q: 08:40) Jeffery Harding pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bob Johnston. DT Jeffrey Escamilla hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-20-IND48 (1Q: 08:33) President Harding pass completed to RB Bob Cortes for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Irving Horner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Pittsburgh: 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. Horner is blitzing.
3-14-IND42 (1Q: 08:05) Jeffery Harding sacked by OLB Irving Horner for a loss of 7 yards. Horner simply blew through Grant Bernstein to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
4-21-IND49 (1Q: 07:42) Quinn Beyer punted 42 yards. The ball was downed at the IND07.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Martinez, Clements and Riley are blitzing.
1-10-IND07 (1Q: 07:35) Rickey Elias ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Kaleb Jefferson. Key block delivered by Lukas Bauer.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Corgan, Briggs and Ellis are blitzing.
2-2-IND15 (1Q: 06:55) Rickey Elias ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Amos Azzoo, assisted by OLB Grayson Briggs.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-IND14 (1Q: 06:31) Adam Tubbs scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Johnnie Ellis.
Indianapolis: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND25 (1Q: 05:49) Rickey Elias ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Kaleb Jefferson.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-IND29 (1Q: 05:13) Adam Tubbs pass completed to WR Grant Washington for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Irv Corgan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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.
3-6-IND29 (1Q: 04:46) Adam Tubbs pass completed to WR Vincent Battle for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Irv Corgan. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND40 (1Q: 04:03) Rickey Elias ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Artie Macklin. OLB Grayson Briggs knocked down Miles Blackburn to break up the play.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-IND43 (1Q: 03:20) Rickey Elias ran a trap outside the left tackle for 10 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Vincent Zinn, assisted by DE Artie Macklin. Key block delivered by Arnie Monaghan. Monaghan ran over Johnnie Ellis to set up the play.
Indianapolis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT47 (1Q: 02:45) Adam Tubbs pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Caiden Poulsen. CB Raul Duran defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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-PIT47 (1Q: 02:40) 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 weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-IND48 (1Q: 02:32) Rickey Elias ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Johnnie Ellis.
Indianapolis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-PIT49 (1Q: 02:08) Adam Tubbs pass completed to WR Dennis Rubin for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Mad Dog Corgan, assisted by S Ryan Coles. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-PIT41 (1Q: 01:25) Jeff Hemler punted 31 yards. Tyrone Kreidler called for a fair catch at the PIT10.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-PIT10 (1Q: 01:18) President Harding pass was dropped by WR Charlie Heffernan.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-PIT10 (1Q: 01:12) Jeffery Harding pass completed to RB Tyrone Kreidler for 37 yards. Tackled by OLB Roy Lyle. Kreidler gained 34 yards after the catch.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT47 (1Q: 00:31) PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Encroachment.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-5-IND48 (1Q: 00:25) Tyrone Kreidler ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Irving Horner.
Start of second quarter.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-PIT50 (2Q: 15:00) Tyrone Kreidler ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Brock Donovan. Key block delivered by Marvin Pierce.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-IND40 (2Q: 14:39) Jeffery Harding scrambled for 33 yards. Tackled by CB Roberto Dimick.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-7-IND07 (2Q: 14:05) Jeffery Harding pass completed to WR Charlie Heffernan for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 6, Indianapolis 0
(2Q: 14:05) Extra point by Kaleb Francis was good. Pittsburgh 7, Indianapolis 0
(2Q: 13:59) Kaleb Francis kicked off 51 yards from the PIT35. Mitch Lefebvre returned the ball 33 yards to the IND47. Tackled by Tyrone Kreidler.
Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND47 (2Q: 13:40) Earnest Beverly ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Irv Corgan.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Briggs, Zinn and Coles are blitzing.
2-7-PIT50 (2Q: 13:11) Derek Kleinecke ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Vincent Zinn, assisted by DT Caleb Raymond.
Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-PIT49 (2Q: 12:28) Adam Tubbs pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dennis Rubin. DE Artie Macklin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-6-PIT49 (2Q: 12:21) Jeff Hemler punted 33 yards. Tyrone Kreidler returned the kick 11 yards to the PIT27. Tackled by Teddy Caldwell.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT27 (2Q: 12:12) Jeffery Harding pass completed to WR Justics Lesky for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Roberto Dimick, assisted by ILB Iker Wiseman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Horner and Donovan are blitzing.
2-5-PIT32 (2Q: 11:40) Tyrone Kreidler ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Harrison Bridges, assisted by OLB Roy Lyle. Key block delivered by Grant Bernstein.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-PIT44 (2Q: 11:07) Tyrone Kreidler ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Bobby Patton. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for an Illegal Formation. Indianapolis's Roy Lyle was hurt on the play.
Pittsburgh: I 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.
1-15-PIT39 (2Q: 11:00) Jeffery Harding scrambled for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Orlando Stuart. Indianapolis's Brock Donovan was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-IND39 (2Q: 10:24) Tyrone Kreidler ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Brock Donovan, assisted by OLB Irving Horner. Key block delivered by Stan Neigebauer.
Pittsburgh: 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.
2-3-IND32 (2Q: 09:57) President Harding pass was dropped by WR Justics Lesky.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-IND32 (2Q: 09:50) Bob Cortes ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Bobby Patton, assisted by S Larry Walters. Key block delivered by Hardy Coles.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Horner is blitzing.
1-10-IND28 (2Q: 09:19) Tyrone Kreidler ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Brad Cochrane, assisted by DT Jeffrey Escamilla.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Horner is blitzing.
2-12-IND30 (2Q: 08:41) Jeffery Harding scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Harrison Bridges.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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.
3-1-IND19 (2Q: 07:55) President Harding pass completed to RB Tyrone Kreidler for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Brad Cochrane, assisted by OLB Irving Horner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Kreidler gained 9 yards after the catch.
Pittsburgh: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-2-IND02 (2Q: 07:13) Tyrone Kreidler ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Jeffrey Escamilla.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, 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.
2-1-IND01 (2Q: 06:38) Jeffery Harding pass completed to RB Brendan Brisman for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 13, Indianapolis 0
(2Q: 06:38) Extra point by Kaleb Francis was good. Pittsburgh 14, Indianapolis 0
(2Q: 06:32) Kaleb Francis kicked off 52 yards from the PIT35. Bo Lester returned the ball 30 yards to the IND43. Tackled by Mitchell Crumpton.
Indianapolis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND43 (2Q: 06:11) Rickey Elias ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Caleb Raymond.
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, keying aggressively on the run. Corgan, Clements and Riley are blitzing.
2-7-IND46 (2Q: 05:45) Adam Tubbs pass completed to WR Vincent Battle for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Grayson Briggs.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT39 (2Q: 05:22) PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for a False Start.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-PIT44 (2Q: 05:14) Adam Tubbs sacked by DE Artie Macklin and DT Kaleb Jefferson for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Nathaniel McQuaig.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-18-PIT47 (2Q: 04:48) Adam Tubbs pass completed to WR Vincent Battle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Vincent Zinn, assisted by ILB Tyrone Clements. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-PIT44 (2Q: 04:23) Adam Tubbs pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Grant Washington. ILB Tyrone Clements defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Indianapolis's Derek Kleinecke was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor foot injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
4-15-PIT44 (2Q: 04:17) Jeff Hemler punted 44 yards. Touchback.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Horner is blitzing.
1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 04:12) Jeffery Harding pass completed to WR Charlie Heffernan for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Brock Donovan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Pittsburgh: 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-PIT30 (2Q: 03:44) Tyrone Kreidler ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Irving Horner, assisted by ILB Brock Donovan.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Donovan is blitzing.
2-8-PIT32 (2Q: 03:14) Tyrone Kreidler ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Iker Wiseman.
Pittsburgh: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Horner is blitzing.
3-4-PIT36 (2Q: 02:30) Jeffery Harding pass completed to WR Mitchell Crumpton for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Roberto Dimick. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Pittsburgh: 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.
1-10-PIT44 (2Q: 02:00) Jeffery Harding pass completed to WR Charlie Heffernan for 4 yards. Tackled by S Willie Wainright. Heffernan gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Horner is blitzing.
1-20-PIT34 (2Q: 01:52) Jeffery Harding pass completed to RB Tyrone Kreidler for 54 yards. Tackled by S Larry Walters. Kreidler gained 43 yards after the catch.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND12 (2Q: 01:09) President Harding pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE David Mills. DE Emmett Caldwell blocked the pass.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-IND12 (2Q: 01:01) Jeffery Harding pass completed to RB Tyrone Kreidler for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 20, Indianapolis 0
(2Q: 01:01) Extra point by Kaleb Francis was good. Pittsburgh 21, Indianapolis 0
(2Q: 00:53) Kaleb Francis kicked off 66 yards from the PIT35. Mitch Lefebvre returned the ball 17 yards to the IND16. Tackled by Brendan Brisman. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND04 (2Q: 00:43) Rickey Elias ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Kaleb Jefferson, assisted by OLB Irv Corgan.
Indianapolis: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-12-IND02 (2Q: 00:14) Rickey Elias ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Carl Westbrook. Key block delivered by Earnest Beverly.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Melvin Downs kicked off 74 yards from the IND35. Touchback. Pittsburgh's Devon O'Donnell was hurt on the play. This appears to be a very serious knee injury.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT20 (3Q: 15:00) Jeffery Harding pass completed to WR Justics Lesky for 12 yards. Tackled by S Larry Walters. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lesky gained 3 yards after the catch.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-PIT32 (3Q: 14:29) Jeffery Harding pass completed to WR Bob Johnston for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Brock Donovan.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT42 (3Q: 13:54) Jeffery Harding pass completed to WR Charlie Heffernan for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Brock Donovan.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-PIT42 (3Q: 13:29) President Harding sacked by DE Kerry Kerns and OLB Brad Cochrane for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Hardy Coles.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-13-PIT39 (3Q: 12:57) President Harding scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Willie Wainright.
4-6-PIT46 (3Q: 12:12) Quinn Beyer punted 49 yards. The ball was downed at the IND05.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND05 (3Q: 12:01) Rickey Elias ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Vincent Zinn, assisted by CB Scottie Borders. Key block delivered by Lukas Bauer.
Indianapolis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-IND11 (3Q: 11:27) Rickey Elias ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Amos Azzoo.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-1-IND14 (3Q: 10:50) Adam Tubbs pass completed to WR Bo Lester for -1 yards. Tackled by S Vincent Zinn, assisted by CB Harold Riley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-IND13 (3Q: 10:04) Jeff Hemler punted 52 yards. Tyrone Kreidler returned the kick 18 yards to the IND47. Tackled by Bo Lester.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND47 (3Q: 09:53) Jeffery Harding pass completed to RB Tyrone Kreidler for 3 yards. Tackled by S Willie Wainright. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-IND44 (3Q: 09:18) Tyrone Kreidler ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Brad Cochrane.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-6-IND43 (3Q: 08:39) Jeffery Harding pass completed to RB Bob Cortes for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Iker Wiseman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cortes gained 1 yard after the catch.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND37 (3Q: 08:03) Tyrone Kreidler ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Brad Cochrane. Key block delivered by Stan Neigebauer.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-IND27 (3Q: 07:18) Tyrone Kreidler ran outside the right tackle for 23 yards. Tackled by OLB Brad Cochrane. Key block delivered by Stan Neigebauer.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-4-IND04 (3Q: 06:40) Tyrone Kreidler ran around right end for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Marvin Pierce. Pittsburgh 27, Indianapolis 0
(3Q: 06:40) Extra point by Kaleb Francis was good. Pittsburgh 28, Indianapolis 0
(3Q: 06:31) Kaleb Francis kicked off 62 yards from the PIT35. Mitch Lefebvre returned the ball 16 yards to the IND19. Tackled by The Black Mamba Brisman.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND19 (3Q: 06:04) Earnest Beverly ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Dominic Mealey.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-IND21 (3Q: 05:37) Earnest Beverly ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Harold Riley.
Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-IND21 (3Q: 05:13) Adam Tubbs pass completed to WR Grant Washington for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Harold Riley, assisted by S Javier Teller. Washington gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND38 (3Q: 04:27) Adam Tubbs pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Grant Washington. DE Ramos McDaniel defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-IND38 (3Q: 04:20) Adam Tubbs scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Javier Teller.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-IND41 (3Q: 03:51) Adam Tubbs pass completed to WR Vincent Battle for 17 yards. Tackled by S Javier Teller. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Battle gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-PIT42 (3Q: 03:10) Earnest Beverly ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Erik Martinez. Key block delivered by Bart Ferreira.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-PIT30 (3Q: 02:36) Earnest Beverly ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by S Dominic Mealey, assisted by CB Scottie Borders.
Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-PIT34 (3Q: 02:11) Adam Tubbs pass completed to WR Grant Washington for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Scottie Borders, assisted by OLB Erik Martinez. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-PIT30 (3Q: 01:42) Adam Tubbs pass completed to WR Vincent Battle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Javier Teller, assisted by CB Johnnie Ellis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-5-PIT25 (3Q: 01:23) Melvin Downs attempted a 42 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT32 (3Q: 01:15) Bob Cortes ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Iker Wiseman. Key block delivered by Grant Bernstein.
Pittsburgh: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Williamson is blitzing.
2-3-PIT39 (3Q: 00:47) Jeffery Harding pass completed to RB Bob Cortes for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Emmett Caldwell.
Pittsburgh: Goal-Line formation with three 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-PIT44 (3Q: 00:12) The Black Mamba Brisman ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Roberto Dimick, assisted by S Dana Mauricia.
Start of fourth quarter.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-PIT47 (4Q: 15:00) Bob Cortes ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Bobby Patton.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-5-PIT49 (4Q: 14:20) Brendan Brisman ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Tim Stokes, assisted by DE Emmett Caldwell. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Spencer Green to the IND49.
4-3-IND49 (4Q: 13:43) Quinn Beyer punted 49 yards. Touchback.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND20 (4Q: 13:37) Adam Tubbs pass completed to WR Grant Washington for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Dominic Mealey. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-IND19 (4Q: 12:55) Adam Tubbs pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Vincent Battle. DE Ramos McDaniel blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-IND19 (4Q: 12:51) Adam Tubbs pass completed to TE Caiden Poulsen for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Javier Teller. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND35 (4Q: 12:23) Earnest Beverly ran a draw inside the left guard for 24 yards. Tackled by S Dominic Mealey. Key block delivered by Lukas Bauer.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT41 (4Q: 11:52) 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 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-PIT46 (4Q: 11:46) Adam Tubbs pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Earnest Beverly. DT Charles Giacalone hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-PIT46 (4Q: 11:42) Adam Tubbs pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vincent Battle. DE Ramos McDaniel hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-PIT46 (4Q: 11:34) Adam Tubbs pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Grant Washington. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-15-PIT46 (4Q: 11:26) Jeff Hemler punted 46 yards. Touchback.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 11:21) Brendan Brisman ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Williamson.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-9-PIT21 (4Q: 10:53) Bob Cortes ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dashawn Godfrey.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-6-PIT24 (4Q: 10:12) PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for a False Start.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-11-PIT19 (4Q: 10:03) Bob Cortes ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Brock Donovan.
4-9-PIT21 (4Q: 09:39) Quinn Beyer punted 58 yards. Chad Riley returned the kick 12 yards to the IND33. Tackled by Mitchell Crumpton.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND33 (4Q: 09:29) Earnest Beverly ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Mad Dog Corgan.
Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-IND31 (4Q: 08:50) Earnest Beverly ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Charles Giacalone.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-IND33 (4Q: 08:06) Adam Tubbs pass completed to WR Bo Lester for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Erik Martinez, assisted by CB Scottie Borders. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND48 (4Q: 07:32) Adam Tubbs pass completed to WR Mitch Lefebvre for 5 yards. Tackled by S Javier Teller, assisted by OLB Erik Martinez. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-PIT47 (4Q: 07:07) Earnest Beverly ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Harold Riley, assisted by S Ryan Coles. The ball was fumbled and recovered by IND Nathaniel McQuaig to the PIT39.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT39 (4Q: 06:23) Adam Tubbs pass completed to WR Grant Washington for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Artie Macklin. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-PIT36 (4Q: 05:45) Earnest Beverly ran around right end for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Javier Teller.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-PIT34 (4Q: 05:07) Adam Tubbs pass completed to FB Earnest Beverly for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Kaleb Jefferson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-PIT30 (4Q: 04:28) Melvin Downs attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 28, Indianapolis 3
(4Q: 04:20) Melvin Downs kicked off 65 yards from the IND35. Mitchell Crumpton returned the ball 16 yards to the PIT16. Tackled by Bo Lester.
Pittsburgh: Strong 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-PIT16 (4Q: 04:12) Bob Cortes ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Tim Stokes, assisted by ILB Iker Wiseman.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-PIT19 (4Q: 03:25) Bob Cortes ran inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Brock Donovan, assisted by S Dashawn Godfrey. Key block delivered by Robert Mitchell.
Pittsburgh: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-PIT30 (4Q: 02:42) The Black Mamba Brisman ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Brock Donovan, assisted by DE Emmett Caldwell. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-PIT30 (4Q: 02:00) Bob Cortes ran around left end for 22 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Dana Mauricia. Key block delivered by Hardy Coles.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-IND48 (4Q: 01:45) Spencer Green ran a reverse around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Dana Mauricia, assisted by S Dashawn Godfrey.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-IND48 (4Q: 01:01) Bob Cortes ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Williamson, assisted by ILB Tim Stokes.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-8-IND46 (4Q: 00:14) Jesse Chaney kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Williamson.
Final Score: Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Indianapolis Colts 3