| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 52 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Stephen Cole kicked off 68 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 15:00) Gino Bradley ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Donald Fortner. Key block delivered by Carl McGraw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | --- | | TE D.Sharber |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | --- | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | --- | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 14:35) Gino Bradley ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Orlando Bradford. Key block delivered by Dean Cochrane.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sharber |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-HOU42 (1Q: 14:05) Play-Action. Eddie Berner scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Myles Burkhart and assisted by S Donald Fortner.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sharber | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU48 (1Q: 13:34) Gino Bradley ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Myles Burkhart. Key block delivered by Gage Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | --- | | TE D.Sharber |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | --- | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | --- | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT42 (1Q: 12:57) Zach Meier ran a reverse around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Bill Socha, assisted by CB J.T. Steuart. Key block delivered by Carl McGraw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | --- | | TE D.Sharber |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley |
| +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-PIT33 (1Q: 12:19) Gino Bradley ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Bill Socha, assisted by DE Emmitt Sanderson. Key block delivered by Micah Bernard.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sharber |
| --- | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | --- | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT32 (1Q: 11:41) Eddie Berner pass completed to RB Gino Bradley for 15 yards. Tackled by S Hector Clements, assisted by S Donald Fortner. Bradley gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sharber | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT17 (1Q: 11:15) Gino Bradley ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Donald Fortner, assisted by ILB Conrad Copeland. ILB Bill Socha knocked down Micah Bernard to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sharber |
| --- | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Fitzgerald |
| --- | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| --- | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| --- | SS H.Clements | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-PIT19 (1Q: 10:33) Gino Bradley ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Norbert Cafferty, assisted by OLB Myles Burkhart.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sharber |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-PIT13 (1Q: 10:00) Eddie Berner pass completed to WR Brett Trapp for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Moe Dansby, assisted by S Hector Clements. PENALTY: DE Eugene Morton of Pittsburgh was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sharber | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) Z.Meier | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Newsome | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB D.Meacham | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB R.Tutjer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS M.Dansby | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-3-PIT03 (1Q: 09:51) Gino Bradley ran inside the left guard for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Micah Bernard. Houston 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sharber |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | --- | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 09:51) Extra point by Corey Shantz was good. Houston 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 09:40) Corey Shantz kicked off 70 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 09:40) Duane Semple ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Lenny Theisen. Key block delivered by Jeffery Shea.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Kurtz | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | RDE K.Howen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB L.Biekert | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Irwin |
| +++ | WILB L.Theisen | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Out of Box | --- | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | In Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-PIT31 (1Q: 09:11) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass completed to RB Jon Cerny for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Lenny Theisen. Cerny gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kurtz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Howen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | Short Zone | --- | | FB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Theisen | Short Zone | --- | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT45 (1Q: 08:31) Jon Cerny ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Brendan Tongue, assisted by CB Irv Detsch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Kurtz | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| --- | RDE K.Howen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB L.Biekert | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Semple |
| +++ | WILB L.Theisen | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-PIT46 (1Q: 07:50) Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alexander Ratliff. CB Nickolas Alston defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE F.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Szporluk | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB N.Alston | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-PIT46 (1Q: 07:43) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 13 yards. Tackled by S Darrell Whitehurst.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Howen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Pfaff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB L.Biekert | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB K.Hernandez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS L.Strader | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU41 (1Q: 07:04) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to RB Jon Cerny for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Irv Detsch. Cerny gained 10 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Duane Semple on the HOU20.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kurtz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Howen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB B.Tongue | Short Zone | --- | | FB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Theisen | Short Zone | --- | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 06:18) Jon Cerny ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Raul Samuels.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | RDE F.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB L.Biekert | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Szporluk | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB N.Alston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-HOU18 (1Q: 05:52) Dashawn Nelson scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Lenny Theisen and assisted by S Aaron Blackwell.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT K.Kurtz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE K.Howen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Milnes | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Theisen | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| --- | FS A.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-9-HOU09 (1Q: 05:09) Jon Cerny ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Lukas Biekert, assisted by ILB Lenny Theisen.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Kurtz | In Box | --- | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | RDE K.Howen | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB L.Biekert | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Semple |
| +++ | WILB L.Theisen | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-HOU07 (1Q: 04:27) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Dana Hutt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Camarillo | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE F.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Szporluk | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Short Zone | --- | | LT L.Hemphill |
| --- | LCB D.Hickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB N.Alston | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| --- | FS A.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU04 (1Q: 03:58) Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Marty Camarillo. ILB Brendan Tongue hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Howen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Pfaff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hickey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB I.Detsch | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| --- | RCB K.Hernandez | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS L.Strader | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-HOU04 (1Q: 03:49) Stephen Cole attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 7, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (1Q: 03:43) Stephen Cole kicked off 70 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 03:43) Colin Gillman ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Stallworth, assisted by ILB Bill Socha. Key block delivered by Brendan Stevenson. Stevenson ran over Conrad Copeland to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Horn |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Newsome |
| +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Gillman | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | --- | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | --- | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-HOU32 (1Q: 03:00) Leonard Newsome ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Hector Clements. Key block delivered by Micah Bernard.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Schneggenburger |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Newsome | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Horn |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU35 (1Q: 02:24) Eddie Berner pass completed to WR Brett Trapp for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Deion Meacham. PENALTY: CB Rufus Tutjer of Pittsburgh was called for Too Many Men on the Field. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sharber | Protect | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT48 (1Q: 02:13) Gino Bradley ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Hector Clements, assisted by OLB Henry Cooper.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sharber |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-PIT47 (1Q: 01:30) Eddie Berner pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Zach Meier.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sharber | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| --- | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-PIT47 (1Q: 01:24) Eddie Berner pass completed to TE Dominique Sharber for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Henry Cooper.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sharber | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) Z.Meier | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Newsome | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB J.Steuart | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB R.Tutjer | Deep Zone | --- | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS M.Dansby | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-PIT48 (1Q: 00:59) Keith Witt punted 27 yards. Jon Cerny called for a fair catch at the PIT21. |
1-10-PIT21 (1Q: 00:48) Dashawn Nelson sacked by ILB Anthony Szporluk and OLB Dana Hutt for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Ralph Randall. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Dana Hutt on the PIT14.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Protect | +++ | RDE F.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Szporluk | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| --- | LCB D.Hickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB N.Alston | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| --- | FS A.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT14 (1Q: 00:36) Gino Bradley ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Conrad Copeland.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sharber |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | --- | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| --- | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-7-PIT11 (2Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Eddie Berner pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Zach Meier. CB J.T. Steuart defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Fitzgerald | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Gillman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| --- | FS C.Robbins | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT11 (2Q: 14:55) Eddie Berner pass completed to TE Dominique Sharber for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry Cooper, assisted by CB Rufus Tutjer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sharber | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Newsome | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Gillman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | --- | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS C.Robbins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-PIT11 (2Q: 14:20) Corey Shantz attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 10, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (2Q: 14:14) Corey Shantz kicked off 58 yards from the HOU35. Moe Dansby returned the ball 22 yards to the PIT29. Tackled by Dominique Sharber. PENALTY: S Hector Clements of Pittsburgh was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-PIT15 (2Q: 13:48) Duane Semple ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Darrell Whitehurst.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Ratliff |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Kurtz | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | RDE K.Howen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB L.Biekert | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Irwin |
| +++ | WILB L.Theisen | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Spy | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-PIT17 (2Q: 13:23) Jon Cerny ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Szporluk, assisted by OLB Dana Hutt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | RDE F.Phillips | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB L.Biekert | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Szporluk | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB N.Alston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-PIT19 (2Q: 12:38) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 29 yards. Tackled by ILB Brendan Tongue. Linquist gained 26 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Howen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Pfaff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB L.Biekert | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB K.Hernandez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS L.Strader | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT48 (2Q: 11:52) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Alexander Linquist.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE F.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Szporluk | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB D.Hutt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB N.Alston | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| --- | FS A.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT48 (2Q: 11:46) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Charles Palmer for 30 yards. Tackled by CB Nickolas Alston. Palmer gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Morton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Szporluk | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB N.Alston | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU22 (2Q: 11:04) Jon Cerny ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Hickey. Key block delivered by Lamont Hemphill.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | RDE F.Phillips | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB L.Biekert | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Szporluk | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB N.Alston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU12 (2Q: 10:23) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Hickey. PENALTY: QB Dashawn Nelson of Pittsburgh was called for an Illegal Shift.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE G.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Stargell | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE K.Howen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB J.Pfaff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Milnes | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Palmer | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | NB K.Hernandez | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | DB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS L.Strader | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-15-HOU17 (2Q: 10:12) Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alexander Linquist. OLB Lukas Biekert defended the pass. PENALTY: G Eduardo Martin of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Protect | --- | WILB L.Theisen | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| --- | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-25-HOU27 (2Q: 10:07) Dashawn Nelson sacked by DE Alfredo Barton for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Ralph Randall. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Lukas Biekert on the HOU32.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Howen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | Double TE | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Theisen | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| --- | LCB D.Hickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| --- | FS A.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU32 (2Q: 09:52) Eddie Berner pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Reginald Spencer. DT Orlando Bradford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Spencer | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Schneggenburger | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | --- | | RB G.Bradley | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Gillman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU32 (2Q: 09:48) Eddie Berner sacked by DE Emmitt Sanderson and DE Timothy Benton for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Carl McGraw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sharber | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Spencer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| --- | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| --- | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-13-HOU29 (2Q: 09:13) Eddie Berner pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Reginald Spencer. CB Rufus Tutjer defended the pass. Houston's Dean Cochrane was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sharber | Protect | +++ | RDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Spencer | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Newsome | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Z.Meier | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB J.Steuart | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB R.Tutjer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| --- | SS M.Dansby | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-13-HOU29 (2Q: 09:04) Keith Witt punted 49 yards. Jon Cerny returned the kick 23 yards to the PIT45. Tackled by Jacob Pfaff. |
1-10-PIT45 (2Q: 08:53) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to RB Jon Cerny for 12 yards. Tackled by S Aaron Blackwell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE F.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Szporluk | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Bump and Run | --- | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB N.Alston | Bump and Run | --- | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU43 (2Q: 08:14) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Lukas Biekert.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Szporluk | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB K.Hernandez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-HOU40 (2Q: 07:49) Alexander Linquist ran a reverse around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Brendan Tongue, assisted by CB Irv Detsch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Kurtz | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | RDE K.Howen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Biekert | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny |
| +++ | SILB B.Tongue | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Semple |
| +++ | WILB L.Theisen | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| --- | RCB I.Detsch | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-HOU42 (2Q: 07:17) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Brendan Tongue.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Howen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB J.Pfaff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB L.Biekert | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB K.Hernandez | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS L.Strader | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU28 (2Q: 06:49) Jon Cerny ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Raul Samuels. DT Raul Samuels knocked down Broderick Logan to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | RDE G.Morton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB L.Biekert | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Szporluk | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| --- | RCB I.Detsch | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| --- | NB N.Alston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-HOU28 (2Q: 06:15) Dashawn Nelson pass was dropped by WR Alexander Linquist. Houston's Floyd Phillips was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kurtz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Howen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB F.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB L.Theisen | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-HOU28 (2Q: 06:11) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass completed to RB Jon Cerny for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Irv Detsch. Cerny gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Howen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Pfaff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB S.Milnes | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hickey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB I.Detsch | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB K.Hernandez | Bump and Run | --- | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS L.Strader | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-HOU22 (2Q: 05:49) Stephen Cole attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 10, Pittsburgh 6 |
| (2Q: 05:42) Stephen Cole kicked off 68 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 05:42) Gino Bradley ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Bill Socha.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sharber |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Spencer |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| --- | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-HOU28 (2Q: 05:08) Gino Bradley ran a draw inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Orlando Bradford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sharber |
| --- | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| --- | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB M.Dansby | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| --- | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| --- | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-HOU24 (2Q: 04:24) Eddie Berner pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dominique Sharber. ILB Conrad Copeland knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sharber | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Newsome | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| --- | LCB C.Robbins | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB J.Steuart | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB R.Tutjer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS M.Dansby | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-HOU24 (2Q: 04:14) Keith Witt punted 36 yards. Jon Cerny called for a fair catch at the PIT40. |
1-10-PIT40 (2Q: 04:07) Duane Semple ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Lenny Theisen, assisted by S Darrell Whitehurst.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | RDE G.Morton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB L.Biekert | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | Spy | +++ | | TE L.Irwin |
| --- | WILB L.Theisen | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| --- | LCB D.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| --- | FS A.Blackwell | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-PIT38 (2Q: 03:31) Jon Cerny ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dennis Hickey. Key block delivered by Jeffery Shea.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | RDE K.Howen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB L.Biekert | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Milnes |
| +++ | WILB L.Theisen | In Box | --- | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 3-1-PIT49 (2Q: 03:09) PENALTY: G Eduardo Martin of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
3-6-PIT44 (2Q: 03:02) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to RB Jon Cerny for 25 yards. Tackled by ILB Brendan Tongue. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cerny gained 24 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Howen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Pfaff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | Short Zone | --- | | FB S.Milnes | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Biekert | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hickey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB I.Detsch | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB K.Hernandez | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS L.Strader | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU31 (2Q: 02:19) Jon Cerny ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Alfredo Barton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| --- | RDE F.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB L.Biekert | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Szporluk | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB N.Alston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-9-HOU30 (2Q: 02:00) Jon Cerny ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Kendall Kurtz, assisted by S Darrell Whitehurst.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Kurtz | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | RDE G.Morton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB L.Biekert | In Box | --- | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Milnes |
| +++ | WILB L.Theisen | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| --- | LCB D.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| --- | FS A.Blackwell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-HOU26 (2Q: 01:32) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to TE Marty Camarillo for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Kyle Howen. PENALTY: DE Kyle Howen of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Camarillo | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Howen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Pfaff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hickey | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB I.Detsch | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB K.Hernandez | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS L.Strader | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU21 (2Q: 01:32) Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alexander Ratliff. DE Alfredo Barton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Protect | +++ | RDE G.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Szporluk | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB N.Alston | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU21 (2Q: 01:23) Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jon Cerny. DE Alfredo Barton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE F.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Szporluk | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB N.Alston | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU21 (2Q: 01:17) Dashawn Nelson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Jon Cerny.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Howen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Pfaff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Biekert | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hickey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| --- | LCB I.Detsch | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB K.Hernandez | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| --- | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS L.Strader | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU21 (2Q: 01:10) Stephen Cole attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 10, Pittsburgh 9 |
| (2Q: 01:02) Stephen Cole kicked off 65 yards from the PIT35. Richie Schneggenburger returned the ball 18 yards to the HOU18. Tackled by Donald Fortner. |
1-10-HOU18 (2Q: 00:55) Gino Bradley ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Timothy Benton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sharber |
| --- | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB M.Dansby | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| --- | SS H.Clements | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU19 (2Q: 00:28) Eddie Berner pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dominique Sharber. DE Timothy Benton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sharber | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Spencer | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Z.Meier | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Fitzgerald | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU19 (2Q: 00:23) Eddie Berner pass completed to WR Brett Trapp for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Rufus Tutjer.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Bryson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Newsome | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Spencer | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB D.Meacham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | RCB M.Dansby | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | NB R.Tutjer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | DB J.Steuart | Deep Zone | --- | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS C.Robbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU30 (2Q: 00:12) Gino Bradley ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry Cooper.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sharber |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Gillman |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| --- | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| --- | NB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Corey Shantz kicked off 59 yards from the HOU35. Moe Dansby returned the ball 18 yards to the PIT24. Tackled by Kurt Fitzgerald. PENALTY: ILB Conrad Copeland of Pittsburgh was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return. |
1-10-PIT07 (3Q: 14:15) Jon Cerny ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Szporluk.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Palmer |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | RDE F.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB L.Biekert | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Szporluk | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB N.Alston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| --- | SS D.Whitehurst | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-PIT06 (3Q: 13:44) Jon Cerny ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Dana Hutt, assisted by CB Kim Hernandez.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | RDE F.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB L.Biekert | Spy | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Szporluk | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Irwin |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB K.Hernandez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT13 (3Q: 13:20) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alexander Linquist. DE Gabe Morton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: QB Dashawn Nelson of Pittsburgh was called for Intentional Grounding.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE G.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Stargell | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE K.Howen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Pfaff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Palmer | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | NB K.Hernandez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | DB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS L.Strader | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-PIT03 (3Q: 13:15) Nick Levine punted 45 yards. Richie Schneggenburger called for a fair catch at the PIT48. |
| 1-10-PIT48 (3Q: 13:06) PENALTY: DE Emmitt Sanderson of Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-PIT43 (3Q: 13:01) Gino Bradley ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Bill Socha.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sharber |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Spencer |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| --- | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-PIT46 (3Q: 12:41) Eddie Berner pass completed to RB Leonard Newsome for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Timothy Benton, assisted by S Hector Clements.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Fitzgerald | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Alexander | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Horn | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Newsome | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Gillman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT42 (3Q: 12:02) Eddie Berner pass completed to TE Dominique Sharber for 15 yards. Tackled by CB J.T. Steuart. Sharber gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sharber | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Newsome | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Gillman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS M.Dansby | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT27 (3Q: 11:33) Gino Bradley ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Norbert Cafferty, assisted by DE Timothy Benton. Key block delivered by Brendan Stevenson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sharber |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | --- | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | --- | | TE K.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT21 (3Q: 10:58) Zach Meier ran a reverse around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Hector Clements, assisted by ILB Bill Socha. Key block delivered by Gage Bennett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | --- | | TE D.Sharber |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley |
| +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | --- | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT16 (3Q: 10:27) Eddie Berner pass completed to RB Leonard Newsome for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Myles Burkhart.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Fitzgerald | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Hooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Alexander | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Horn | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Newsome | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Gillman | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT10 (3Q: 09:41) Eddie Berner pass completed to WR Reginald Spencer for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Spencer gained 8 yards after the catch. Houston 16, Pittsburgh 9
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Spencer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Schneggenburger | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Newsome | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Gillman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 09:41) Extra point by Corey Shantz was good. Houston 17, Pittsburgh 9 |
| (3Q: 09:34) Corey Shantz kicked off 63 yards from the HOU35. Moe Dansby returned the ball 24 yards to the PIT26. Tackled by Bennett Hjelmar. |
1-10-PIT26 (3Q: 09:03) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to RB Duane Semple for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Hickey.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kurtz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Howen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Henry | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB L.Theisen | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-PIT25 (3Q: 08:23) Jon Cerny ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Lukas Biekert, assisted by CB Dennis Hickey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | RDE F.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB L.Biekert | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Szporluk | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| --- | RCB I.Detsch | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB N.Alston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-9-PIT27 (3Q: 07:56) PENALTY: WR Charles Palmer of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
3-14-PIT22 (3Q: 07:48) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Brendan Tongue. PENALTY: C Jeffery Shea of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB J.Pfaff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Semple | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Biekert | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB I.Detsch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB K.Hernandez | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS L.Strader | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-PIT31 (3Q: 07:35) Nick Levine punted 47 yards. Richie Schneggenburger called for a fair catch at the HOU22. |
1-10-HOU22 (3Q: 07:25) Leonard Newsome ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Myles Burkhart, assisted by DE Timothy Benton. Key block delivered by Carl McGraw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | NT L.Hooper | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Schneggenburger |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Newsome | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | --- | | TE P.Horn |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | In Box | --- | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU32 (3Q: 06:57) Gino Bradley ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry Cooper, assisted by DE Timothy Benton. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Dominique Sharber for 4 yards to the HOU42. Tackled by Timothy Benton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sharber |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU42 (3Q: 06:15) Gino Bradley ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Cedric Robbins. ILB Conrad Copeland knocked down Carl McGraw to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT L.Hooper | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sharber |
| --- | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| --- | FS C.Robbins | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-HOU44 (3Q: 05:51) Eddie Berner pass completed to WR Reginald Spencer for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Bill Socha. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Spencer | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Schneggenburger | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Gillman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Copeland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Short Zone | --- | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT45 (3Q: 05:17) Colin Gillman ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Stallworth, assisted by ILB Bill Socha.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Horn |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Newsome |
| +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Gillman | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| --- | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-PIT43 (3Q: 04:46) Eddie Berner pass completed to WR Zach Meier for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Conrad Copeland, assisted by OLB Myles Burkhart.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Sharber | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Gillman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | --- | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS C.Robbins | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT34 (3Q: 03:59) Leonard Newsome ran a trap outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Orlando Bradford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sharber |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Newsome | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| --- | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| --- | NB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-PIT37 (3Q: 03:32) Eddie Berner scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB J.T. Steuart.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sharber | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Spencer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| --- | NB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| --- | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT28 (3Q: 02:47) Eddie Berner pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dominique Sharber. CB J.T. Steuart defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sharber | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Newsome | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| --- | LCB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB J.Steuart | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB R.Tutjer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| --- | SS M.Dansby | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-PIT28 (3Q: 02:39) Corey Shantz attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 20, Pittsburgh 9 |
| (3Q: 02:32) Corey Shantz kicked off 63 yards from the HOU35. Moe Dansby returned the ball 20 yards to the PIT22. Tackled by Dominique Sharber. |
1-10-PIT22 (3Q: 02:00) Jon Cerny ran inside the right tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by S Aaron Blackwell. Key block delivered by Eduardo Martin.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Irwin |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Kurtz | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | RDE G.Morton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB L.Biekert | Spy | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Henry |
| +++ | WILB L.Theisen | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT39 (3Q: 01:18) Jon Cerny ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Lenny Theisen.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | RDE K.Howen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB L.Biekert | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Milnes |
| +++ | WILB L.Theisen | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| --- | RCB I.Detsch | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-PIT37 (3Q: 00:56) Dashawn Nelson scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Irv Detsch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE F.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Szporluk | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB N.Alston | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-PIT40 (3Q: 00:31) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to RB Jon Cerny for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Raul Samuels, assisted by S Darrell Whitehurst.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Howen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Pfaff | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Cerny | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB S.Milnes | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hickey | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB I.Detsch | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB K.Hernandez | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS L.Strader | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT49 (3Q: 00:06) Jon Cerny ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Dana Hutt.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | RDE F.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB L.Biekert | Spy | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Szporluk | In Box | +++ | | FB L.Irwin |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| --- | NB N.Alston | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-9-HOU50 (4Q: 15:00) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Zachary Noel for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Hickey, assisted by CB Irv Detsch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kurtz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Howen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Theisen | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Deep Zone | --- |
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3-5-HOU46 (4Q: 14:13) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Brendan Tongue. Linquist gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Howen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Pfaff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Irwin | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Biekert | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hickey | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | LCB I.Detsch | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | RCB K.Hernandez | Deep Zone | --- | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS L.Strader | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-1-HOU42 (4Q: 13:49) Jon Cerny ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Brendan Tongue, assisted by DE Alfredo Barton. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Kurtz | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Howen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | RDE L.Biekert | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB B.Tongue | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | SILB L.Theisen | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WILB D.Hutt | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | WLB D.Hickey | In Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | LCB I.Detsch | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | RCB D.Whitehurst | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | SS A.Blackwell | In Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU42 (4Q: 13:41) Leonard Newsome ran around right end for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Lenny Hooper, assisted by S Hector Clements. ILB Bill Socha crushed Carl McGraw to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | NT L.Hooper | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Schneggenburger |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Newsome | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Gillman |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| --- | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| --- | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU44 (4Q: 13:05) Eddie Berner pass completed to RB Gino Bradley for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Rufus Tutjer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Sharber | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Gillman | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-HOU40 (4Q: 12:26) Eddie Berner pass completed to WR Richie Schneggenburger for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Moe Dansby. Schneggenburger gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sharber | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Newsome | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB J.Steuart | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB R.Tutjer | Deep Zone | --- | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS M.Dansby | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-PIT44 (4Q: 11:55) Eddie Berner scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by S Donald Fortner.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sharber | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Spencer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Gillman | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT32 (4Q: 11:12) Gino Bradley ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Timothy Benton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT L.Hooper | In Box | --- | | TE D.Sharber |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB M.Dansby | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-PIT32 (4Q: 10:32) Eddie Berner pass completed to TE Dominique Sharber for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Eugene Morton. Sharber gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Sharber | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Spencer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | --- | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB M.Dansby | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-PIT26 (4Q: 09:58) Eddie Berner pass completed to WR Reginald Spencer for 9 yards. Tackled by CB J.T. Steuart. Spencer gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT L.Hooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Spencer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Schneggenburger | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Newsome | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Gillman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB D.Meacham | Short Zone | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB J.Steuart | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB R.Tutjer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS C.Robbins | Short Zone | --- | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT17 (4Q: 09:27) Gino Bradley ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Hector Clements, assisted by DT Lenny Hooper. Key block delivered by Carl McGraw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Spencer |
| +++ | NT L.Hooper | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sharber |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | --- | | FB C.Gillman |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | --- | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-PIT12 (4Q: 08:47) Play-Action. Eddie Berner pass completed to TE Dominique Sharber for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Conrad Copeland.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Sharber | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| --- | WLB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | --- | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-PIT09 (4Q: 08:25) Gino Bradley ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Myles Burkhart. Key block delivered by Micah Bernard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sharber |
| +++ | RDE H.Bryson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | --- | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger |
| +++ | WLB M.Mathews | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB K.Stallworth | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB M.Dansby | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS P.Shaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS C.Robbins | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-3-PIT03 (4Q: 08:02) Eddie Berner pass completed to WR Zach Meier for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 26, Pittsburgh 9
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Trapp | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Sharber | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | --- | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 08:02) Extra point by Corey Shantz was good. Houston 27, Pittsburgh 9 |
| (4Q: 07:53) Corey Shantz kicked off 57 yards from the HOU35. Moe Dansby returned the ball 28 yards to the PIT36. Tackled by Spencer Campbell. |
1-10-PIT36 (4Q: 07:26) Jon Cerny ran around right end for -5 yards. Tackled by ILB Brendan Tongue.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Irwin |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Kurtz | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | RDE K.Howen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB L.Biekert | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Tongue | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Milnes |
| +++ | WILB L.Theisen | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Hutt | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| --- | LCB D.Hickey | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| --- | RCB I.Detsch | Out of Box | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| --- | SS D.Whitehurst | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| --- | FS A.Blackwell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-15-PIT31 (4Q: 06:48) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Charles Palmer for 10 yards. Tackled by S Darrell Whitehurst, assisted by CB Dennis Hickey. Palmer gained 10 yards after the catch. PENALTY: QB Dashawn Nelson of Pittsburgh was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE F.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Szporluk | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB N.Alston | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-20-PIT26 (4Q: 06:38) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Gabe Morton. Linquist gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE G.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Stargell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Howen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB J.Pfaff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Palmer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| --- | RCB I.Detsch | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | NB K.Hernandez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | DB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS L.Strader | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-PIT37 (4Q: 06:07) Nick Levine punted 48 yards. Richie Schneggenburger returned the kick 10 yards to the HOU25. Tackled by Myles Burkhart. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 06:00) Gino Bradley ran around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by DE Emmitt Sanderson, assisted by OLB Henry Cooper.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT L.Hooper | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sharber |
| --- | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| --- | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| --- | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-16-HOU19 (4Q: 05:13) Leonard Newsome ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Bill Socha, assisted by S Hector Clements.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | --- | | TE H.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Schneggenburger |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Newsome | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Horn |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| --- | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU28 (4Q: 04:30) Leonard Newsome ran inside the right guard for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Eugene Morton, assisted by ILB Conrad Copeland. Key block delivered by Brendan Stevenson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | --- | | TE D.Sharber |
| +++ | RDE E.Morton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB H.Cooper | In Box | --- | | RB L.Newsome | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | WILB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB D.Meacham | In Box | --- | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | --- | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS M.Dansby | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU39 (4Q: 03:47) Gino Bradley ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Eugene Morton, assisted by ILB Bill Socha.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Spencer |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sharber |
| +++ | RDE E.Morton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU41 (4Q: 03:03) Leonard Newsome ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Conrad Copeland, assisted by DE Timothy Benton.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Alexander |
| +++ | RDE E.Morton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Schneggenburger |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | --- | | RB L.Newsome | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Horn |
| +++ | WILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | In Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | --- |
|
3-2-HOU47 (4Q: 02:16) Leonard Newsome ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Timothy Benton.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Alexander |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Morton | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Horn |
| +++ | RDE M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Newsome | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Gillman |
| +++ | SILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WILB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | WLB J.Steuart | In Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | LCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | RCB H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | SS D.Fortner | In Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 4-2-HOU47 (4Q: 02:08) Keith Witt punted 43 yards. Jon Cerny returned the kick 11 yards to the PIT21. Tackled by Kurt Fitzgerald. |
1-10-PIT21 (4Q: 02:01) Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Charles Palmer. CB Dennis Hickey defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE F.Phillips | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Szporluk | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | NB N.Alston | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS A.Blackwell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-10-PIT21 (4Q: 01:54) Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Charles Palmer. DE Gabe Morton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE G.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Ratliff | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Howen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Pfaff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Palmer | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | NB K.Hernandez | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | DB L.Biekert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS L.Strader | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT21 (4Q: 01:48) Dashawn Nelson pass was dropped by RB Jon Cerny.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Palmer | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Howen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Pfaff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB D.Hutt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | NB K.Hernandez | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | DB L.Biekert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS L.Strader | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-10-PIT21 (4Q: 01:44) Dashawn Nelson pass was dropped by RB Jon Cerny. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Z.Noel | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Pfaff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB D.Hutt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | NB K.Hernandez | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | DB L.Biekert | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS L.Strader | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT21 (4Q: 01:39) Gino Bradley ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Lenny Hooper, assisted by S Hector Clements.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT L.Hooper | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sharber |
| --- | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| --- | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| --- | NB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-14-PIT25 (4Q: 01:29) Gino Bradley ran outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Timothy Benton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Trapp |
| +++ | NT L.Hooper | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sharber |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Schneggenburger |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
3-2-PIT13 (4Q: 01:19) Gino Bradley ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Phil Shaw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Berner |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Spencer |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Sharber |
| +++ | RDE H.Bryson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) Z.Meier |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Bradley | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Fitzgerald |
| +++ | WILB M.Mathews | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Cochrane |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LG G.Bennett |
| +++ | LCB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Stevenson |
| +++ | RCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Bernard |
| +++ | SS P.Shaw | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.McGraw |
| +++ | FS M.Dansby | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-2-PIT13 (4Q: 00:32) Corey Shantz attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 30, Pittsburgh 9 |
| (4Q: 00:26) Corey Shantz kicked off 66 yards from the HOU35. Moe Dansby returned the ball 101 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 30, Pittsburgh 15 |
| (4Q: 00:26) Extra point by Stephen Cole was good. Houston 30, Pittsburgh 16 |
| (4Q: 00:09) Stephen Cole kicked off (onside) from the PIT35. PIT Ralph Randall recovered the kick. |
1-10-PIT45 (4Q: 00:04) Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alexander Linquist. DE Sauce Barton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Barton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Stargell | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Samuels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE K.Howen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB J.Pfaff | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB D.Hutt | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Palmer | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB D.Hickey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | RCB I.Detsch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Logan |
| +++ | NB K.Hernandez | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Shea |
| +++ | DB L.Biekert | Short Zone | +++ | | RG E.Martin |
| +++ | SS D.Whitehurst | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS L.Strader | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Final Score: Houston Texans 30, Pittsburgh Steelers 16 |