| Played in Cincinnati, OH, weather: 48 degrees, rain, 6 mph wind. |
| Cincinnati won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Greg Zuerlein kicked off 66 yards from the STL35. Reggie Nelson returned the ball 26 yards to the CIN25. Tackled by Wes Welker. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CIN25 (1Q: 14:20) Giovani Bernard ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson, assisted by DE Chris Long. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Offsides. |
| Cincinnati: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-5-CIN30 (1Q: 14:10) Jeremy Hill ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Alec Ogletree. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-2-CIN33 (1Q: 13:40) Giovani Bernard ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Janoris Jenkins, assisted by S T.J. McDonald. Key block delivered by Andrew Whitworth. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CIN35 (1Q: 13:04) Giovani Bernard ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Quinn. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Jenkins and McDonald are blitzing. 2-11-CIN34 (1Q: 12:38) Andy Dalton sacked by DE Eugene Sims for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by T.J. Johnson. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Irvin and Jenkins are blitzing. 3-18-CIN27 (1Q: 12:02) Giovani Bernard ran inside the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson, assisted by DE Chris Long. Key block delivered by Clint Boling. |
| 4-4-CIN41 (1Q: 11:27) Kevin Huber punted 49 yards. Kenny Britt returned the kick 2 yards to the STL12. Tackled by Emmanuel Walsh. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-STL12 (1Q: 11:16) Benny Cunningham ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Rey Maualuga, assisted by DT Domata Peko. |
| St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-STL15 (1Q: 10:53) Cam Newton scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Darqueze Dennard. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-STL24 (1Q: 10:18) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tavon Austin. CB Dre Kirkpatrick defended the pass. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Foster is blitzing. 2-10-STL24 (1Q: 10:08) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brian Quick. DT Domata Peko hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-10-STL24 (1Q: 10:03) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Lance Kendricks for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Vontaze Burfict. Kendricks gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-4-STL30 (1Q: 09:18) Johnny Hekker punted 47 yards. Dre Kirkpatrick called for a fair catch at the CIN23. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CIN23 (1Q: 09:10) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Marvin Jones for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson, assisted by CB Lamarcus Joyner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Irvin and Jenkins are blitzing. 1-10-CIN43 (1Q: 08:37) Giovani Bernard ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Matt Longacre, assisted by CB Janoris Jenkins. Key block delivered by Trevor Shaw. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-CIN48 (1Q: 08:16) Jeremy Hill ran around the left tackle for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S T.J. McDonald, assisted by ILB James Laurinaitis. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-2-STL49 (1Q: 07:35) Andy Dalton scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Janoris Jenkins and assisted by OLB Bruce Irvin. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-STL45 (1Q: 07:05) PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for a False Start. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-15-CIN50 (1Q: 06:56) Giovani Bernard ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Cristian Golson, assisted by CB Patrick Robinson. Key block delivered by T.J. Johnson. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-8-STL43 (1Q: 06:13) Giovani Bernard ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Rodney McLeod. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-6-STL41 (1Q: 05:48) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marvin Jones. OLB Alec Ogletree knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-6-STL41 (1Q: 05:42) Kevin Huber punted 38 yards. The ball was downed at the STL03. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-STL03 (1Q: 05:35) Tre Mason ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Vontaze Burfict. OLB Vontaze Burfict knocked down Lance Kendricks to break up the play. |
| St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-11-STL02 (1Q: 04:54) Benny Cunningham ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Rey Maualuga, assisted by DT Geno Atkins. DE Carlos Dunlap knocked down Jerome Felton to break up the play. |
| St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-8-STL05 (1Q: 04:14) Cam Newton pass completed to FB Jerome Felton for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Vontaze Burfict. Felton gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Burfict is blitzing. 1-10-STL17 (1Q: 03:31) Benny Cunningham ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Vontaze Burfict, assisted by DT Geno Atkins. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-14-STL13 (1Q: 02:52) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Tavon Austin for 23 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Pac Man Jones. Austin gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-STL36 (1Q: 02:41) Benny Cunningham ran around left end for -6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Darqueze Dennard. DT Geno Atkins crushed Rob Havenstein to wreck the play. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-16-STL30 (1Q: 02:11) Cam Newton sacked by DE Will Clarke and DE Carlos Dunlap for a loss of 9 yards. Clarke ran right past Garrett Reynolds and knocked down the quarterback. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Burfict is blitzing. 3-25-STL21 (1Q: 01:28) Cam Newton sacked by DE Carlos Dunlap for a loss of 9 yards. Dunlap ran right past Jamon Brown and knocked down the quarterback. |
| 4-34-STL12 (1Q: 00:43) Johnny Hekker punted 50 yards. Dre Kirkpatrick returned the kick 7 yards to the CIN45. Tackled by Wes Welker. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Ogletree, Ayers and McDonald are blitzing. 1-10-CIN45 (1Q: 00:32) Giovani Bernard ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Alec Ogletree, assisted by S T.J. McDonald. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-8-CIN47 (2Q: 15:00) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Marvin Jones for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Irvin, assisted by ILB James Laurinaitis. Jones gained 9 yards after the catch. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Joyner and McLeod are blitzing. 1-10-STL41 (2Q: 14:20) Giovani Bernard ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB James Laurinaitis, assisted by DT Aaron Donald. Key block delivered by Kevin Zeitler. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Jenkins is blitzing. 2-5-STL36 (2Q: 13:41) Jeremy Hill ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S T.J. McDonald, assisted by DT Aaron Donald. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-2-STL33 (2Q: 13:05) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Giovani Bernard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Akeem Ayers, assisted by S Rodney McLeod. Bernard gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-STL30 (2Q: 12:27) Andy Dalton scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB James Laurinaitis. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-STL23 (2Q: 11:41) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Jeremy Hill for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Quinn, assisted by OLB Bruce Irvin. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-STL20 (2Q: 11:19) PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for a False Start. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-15-STL25 (2Q: 11:14) Giovani Bernard ran a trap outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Mark Barron. Key block delivered by Kevin Zeitler. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-5-STL15 (2Q: 10:45) Giovani Bernard ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Chris Long. |
| Cincinnati: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Irvin and Joyner are blitzing. 3-1-STL11 (2Q: 10:18) PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for a False Start. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-6-STL16 (2Q: 10:08) Giovani Bernard ran around the left tackle for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Kevin Zeitler. Cincinnati 6, St. Louis 0 |
| (2Q: 10:08) Extra point by Mike Nugent was good. Cincinnati 7, St. Louis 0 |
| (2Q: 09:56) Mike Nugent kicked off 69 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-STL20 (2Q: 09:56) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tavon Austin. OLB A.J. Hawk defended the pass. |
| St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Foster is blitzing. 2-10-STL20 (2Q: 09:50) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Benny Cunningham. CB Darqueze Dennard defended the pass. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-STL20 (2Q: 09:44) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Kenny Britt for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Dre Kirkpatrick. |
| 4-7-STL23 (2Q: 09:12) Johnny Hekker punted 61 yards. The ball was downed at the CIN16. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CIN16 (2Q: 09:02) Jeremy Hill ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Michael Brockers. Key block delivered by Kevin Zeitler. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Irvin and McLeod are blitzing. 2-4-CIN22 (2Q: 08:29) Giovani Bernard ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Aaron Donald. Key block delivered by Cedric Ogbuehi. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Laurinaitis is blitzing. 1-10-CIN26 (2Q: 08:07) PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for a False Start. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-15-CIN21 (2Q: 08:00) Jeremy Hill ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Chris Long, assisted by ILB James Laurinaitis. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-11-CIN25 (2Q: 07:35) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Giovani Bernard for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S T.J. McDonald, assisted by OLB Bruce Irvin. Bernard gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. |
| Cincinnati: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-21-CIN15 (2Q: 07:26) Giovani Bernard ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB James Laurinaitis. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McLeod is blitzing. 3-14-CIN22 (2Q: 06:52) Jeremy Hill ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Eugene Sims. |
| 4-9-CIN27 (2Q: 06:26) Kevin Huber punted 44 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the STL29. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-STL29 (2Q: 06:15) Tre Mason ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Darqueze Dennard, assisted by ILB Rey Maualuga. |
| St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-11-STL28 (2Q: 05:51) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Tre Mason for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Pac Man Jones. |
| St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-4-STL35 (2Q: 05:18) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Brian Quick for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Rey Maualuga, assisted by CB Dre Kirkpatrick. Quick gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Foster is blitzing. 1-10-STL49 (2Q: 04:55) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Brian Quick for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Dre Kirkpatrick. |
| St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CIN32 (2Q: 04:26) Benny Cunningham ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Rey Maualuga, assisted by CB Adam Jones. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-6-CIN28 (2Q: 04:00) Tre Mason ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Geno Atkins. CB Pac Man Jones knocked down Jamon Brown to break up the play. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-8-CIN30 (2Q: 03:32) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Benny Cunningham for 23 yards. Tackled by S Reggie Nelson. Cunningham gained 25 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-7-CIN07 (2Q: 02:49) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Benny Cunningham for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Darqueze Dennard. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Illegal Contact. |
| St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-4-CIN04 (2Q: 02:38) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Lance Kendricks for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Kendricks gained 3 yards after the catch. Cincinnati 7, St. Louis 6 |
| (2Q: 02:38) Extra point by Greg Zuerlein was good. Cincinnati 7, St. Louis 7 |
| (2Q: 02:30) Greg Zuerlein kicked off 74 yards from the STL35. Touchback. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CIN20 (2Q: 02:30) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Giovani Bernard for 16 yards. Tackled by S T.J. McDonald, assisted by S Rodney McLeod. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bernard gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. St. Louis's Robert Quinn was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Irvin is blitzing. 1-10-CIN36 (2Q: 02:04) Giovani Bernard ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Chris Long. Key block delivered by Kevin Zeitler. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-4-CIN42 (2Q: 01:55) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR A.J. Green for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Green gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-STL43 (2Q: 01:15) Andy Dalton scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by S T.J. McDonald and assisted by CB Curtis Banks. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-STL32 (2Q: 00:39) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Jeremy Hill for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Irvin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Defensive Holding. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-STL27 (2Q: 00:32) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Marvin Jones for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Lamarcus Joyner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Jones gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cincinnati called a time out. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-6-STL06 (2Q: 00:23) Andy Dalton pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Tyler Eifert. DE Robert Quinn blocked the pass. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-6-STL06 (2Q: 00:19) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Giovani Bernard for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Cincinnati 13, St. Louis 7 |
| (2Q: 00:19) Extra point by Mike Nugent was good. Cincinnati 14, St. Louis 7 |
| (2Q: 00:12) Mike Nugent kicked off 61 yards from the CIN35. Tavon Austin returned the ball 29 yards to the STL33. Tackled by Marvin Jones. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Burfict is blitzing. 1-10-STL33 (2Q: 00:06) Benny Cunningham ran inside the left tackle for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Adam Jones. Key block delivered by Rob Havenstein. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Mike Nugent kicked off 71 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
| St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-STL20 (3Q: 15:00) Benny Cunningham ran around left end for 13 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Wallace Gilberry. Key block delivered by Rob Havenstein. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-STL33 (3Q: 14:20) Benny Cunningham ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Wallace Gilberry, assisted by S Reggie Nelson. |
| St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Foster is blitzing. 2-11-STL32 (3Q: 13:39) Cam Newton pass completed to RB Benny Cunningham for 30 yards. Tackled by S George Iloka. Cunningham gained 23 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. |
| St. Louis: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Maualuga is blitzing. 1-10-CIN38 (3Q: 13:28) Benny Cunningham ran around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by DT Geno Atkins, assisted by ILB Rey Maualuga. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Burfict is blitzing. 2-15-CIN43 (3Q: 12:51) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Kenny Britt for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Darqueze Dennard. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-9-CIN37 (3Q: 12:05) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Benny Cunningham. CB Leon Hall defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for an Illegal Shift. The penalty was declined. |
| 4-9-CIN37 (3Q: 11:58) The Leg Zuerlein attempted a 54 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 14, St. Louis 10 |
| (3Q: 11:50) Greg Zuerlein kicked off 57 yards from the STL35. Reggie Nelson returned the ball 25 yards to the CIN33. Tackled by Wes Welker. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CIN33 (3Q: 11:20) Jeremy Hill ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S T.J. McDonald. Key block delivered by Clint Boling. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Cincinnati: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-20-CIN23 (3Q: 11:11) Giovani Bernard ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S T.J. McDonald, assisted by DT Aaron Donald. |
| Cincinnati: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-17-CIN26 (3Q: 10:41) PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Encroachment. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McDonald is blitzing. 2-12-CIN31 (3Q: 10:31) Giovani Bernard ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Irvin. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Laurinaitis is blitzing. 3-13-CIN30 (3Q: 09:47) Giovani Bernard ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB James Laurinaitis. |
| 4-16-CIN27 (3Q: 09:05) Kevin Huber punted 42 yards. Kenny Britt returned the kick 5 yards to the STL36. Tackled by A.J. Hawk. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-STL36 (3Q: 08:58) Benny Cunningham ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Geno Atkins. Key block delivered by Jamon Brown. |
| St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-1-STL45 (3Q: 08:36) Cam Newton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Wes Welker. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-STL45 (3Q: 08:29) Tre Mason ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Geno Atkins, assisted by CB Dre Kirkpatrick. |
| 4-3-STL43 (3Q: 08:08) Johnny Hekker punted 49 yards. Dre Kirkpatrick returned the kick 3 yards to the CIN11. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CIN06 (3Q: 07:57) Jeremy Hill ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Irvin. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-8-CIN08 (3Q: 07:21) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Marvin Jones for 47 yards. Tackled by S T.J. McDonald. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Jones gained 24 yards after the catch. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-STL45 (3Q: 06:40) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR A.J. Green for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB James Laurinaitis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Green gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-STL29 (3Q: 06:14) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Marvin Jones for 29 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Jones gained 19 yards after the catch. Cincinnati 20, St. Louis 10 |
| (3Q: 06:14) Extra point by Mike Nugent was good. Cincinnati 21, St. Louis 10 |
| (3Q: 06:02) Mike Nugent kicked off 60 yards from the CIN35. Tavon Austin returned the ball 27 yards to the STL32. Tackled by A.J. Hawk. |
| St. Louis: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-STL32 (3Q: 05:40) Benny Cunningham ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Dre Kirkpatrick, assisted by S George Iloka. |
| St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-8-STL34 (3Q: 05:02) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Kenny Britt for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Rey Maualuga. Britt gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-STL41 (3Q: 04:36) PENALTY: St. Louis was called for a False Start. |
| St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-6-STL36 (3Q: 04:32) Cam Newton scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Rey Maualuga. |
| St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-STL46 (3Q: 03:46) Tre Mason ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Rey Maualuga, assisted by CB Darqueze Dennard. OLB Vontaze Burfict knocked down Garrett Reynolds to break up the play. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-12-STL44 (3Q: 03:10) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Lance Kendricks for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Vontaze Burfict. Kendricks gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-3-CIN47 (3Q: 02:29) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Brian Quick for 33 yards. Tackled by CB Dre Kirkpatrick. Quick gained 22 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CIN14 (3Q: 01:48) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tavon Austin. DE Will Clarke hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-CIN14 (3Q: 01:38) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Lance Kendricks. DT Geno Atkins simply tossed Garrett Reynolds aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-CIN14 (3Q: 01:32) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Kenny Britt for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Dre Kirkpatrick, assisted by S Reggie Nelson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-5-CIN09 (3Q: 01:07) Greg Zuerlein attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 21, St. Louis 13 |
| (3Q: 00:59) Greg Zuerlein kicked off 69 yards from the STL35. Touchback. Cincinnati's Giovani Bernard was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CIN20 (3Q: 00:59) Jeremy Hill ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Akeem Ayers, assisted by S Rodney McLeod. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Joyner is blitzing. 2-9-CIN21 (3Q: 00:38) Giovani Bernard ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Quinn, assisted by OLB Akeem Ayers. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-CIN20 (3Q: 00:03) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jeremy Hill. DE Chris Long hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 4-10-CIN20 (4Q: 15:00) Kevin Huber punted 33 yards. Kenny Britt returned the kick 8 yards to the CIN45. Tackled by A.J. Hawk. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CIN45 (4Q: 14:49) PENALTY: St. Louis was called for a False Start. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-15-CIN50 (4Q: 14:40) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brian Quick. DE Michael Johnson defended the pass. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Burfict is blitzing. 2-15-CIN50 (4Q: 14:33) Tre Mason ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Geno Atkins. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Burfict is blitzing. 3-13-CIN48 (4Q: 13:49) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Benny Cunningham. DT Geno Atkins simply tossed Rob Havenstein aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-13-CIN48 (4Q: 13:42) Johnny Hekker punted 48 yards. Touchback. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Irvin is blitzing. 1-10-CIN20 (4Q: 13:35) Giovani Bernard ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Aaron Donald. Key block delivered by T.J. Johnson. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-1-CIN29 (4Q: 12:56) Giovani Bernard ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Robert Quinn. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-3-CIN27 (4Q: 12:11) Giovani Bernard ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Aaron Donald. Key block delivered by Kevin Zeitler. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CIN31 (4Q: 11:33) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Marvin Jones for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Alec Ogletree. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-CIN34 (4Q: 10:52) Giovani Bernard ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Aaron Donald. |
| Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-3-CIN38 (4Q: 10:10) Giovani Bernard ran a trap outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Aaron Donald, assisted by OLB Bruce Irvin. Key block delivered by Cedric Ogbuehi. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. McLeod is blitzing. 1-10-CIN45 (4Q: 09:28) Andy Dalton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR A.J. Green. DT Aaron Donald blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-CIN45 (4Q: 09:18) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jeremy Hill. CB Lamarcus Joyner defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. McLeod is blitzing. 3-10-CIN45 (4Q: 09:12) Giovani Bernard ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Lamarcus Joyner. |
| 4-8-CIN47 (4Q: 08:31) Kevin Huber punted 44 yards. Kenny Britt returned the kick 12 yards to the STL21. Tackled by Andre Smith. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-STL21 (4Q: 08:20) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tavon Austin. OLB P.J. Dawson defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-STL21 (4Q: 08:07) Cam Newton scrambled for 13 yards. Tackled by S Reggie Nelson. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-STL34 (4Q: 07:33) Tre Mason ran around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by ILB Rey Maualuga, assisted by S Reggie Nelson. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Burfict is blitzing. 2-16-STL28 (4Q: 07:03) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kenny Britt. DE Will Clarke hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-16-STL28 (4Q: 06:56) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Brian Quick for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Vontaze Burfict. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| 4-10-STL34 (4Q: 06:10) Johnny Hekker punted 46 yards. Dre Kirkpatrick returned the kick 2 yards to the CIN22. Tackled by Jared Cook. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CIN22 (4Q: 06:00) Giovani Bernard ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB James Laurinaitis. Cincinnati's Giovani Bernard was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out. |
| Cincinnati: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-8-CIN24 (4Q: 05:13) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Jeremy Hill for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Patrick Robinson, assisted by S Rodney McLeod. Hill gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cincinnati: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CIN33 (4Q: 04:32) Giovani Bernard ran a trap outside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Matt Longacre, assisted by DE Robert Quinn. |
| Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-8-CIN35 (4Q: 03:46) Andy Dalton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Marvin Jones. PENALTY: St. Louis was called for Illegal Contact. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CIN40 (4Q: 03:40) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Jeremy Hill for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Irvin. Cincinnati's Marvin Jones was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-11-CIN39 (4Q: 02:56) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Tyler Eifert for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Matt Longacre, assisted by OLB Bruce Irvin. |
| St. Louis called a time out. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-10-CIN40 (4Q: 02:48) Giovani Bernard ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB James Laurinaitis. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| St. Louis called a time out. |
| 4-10-CIN40 (4Q: 02:41) Kevin Huber punted 58 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the STL02. |
| St. Louis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-STL02 (4Q: 02:30) Cam Newton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Tavon Austin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| St. Louis: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Burfict is blitzing. 2-10-STL02 (4Q: 02:21) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Cory Harkey. CB Darqueze Dennard defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-STL02 (4Q: 02:15) PENALTY: St. Louis was called for a False Start. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-11-STL01 (4Q: 02:15) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kenny Britt. CB Dre Kirkpatrick defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Burfict is blitzing. 4-11-STL01 (4Q: 02:06) Cam Newton pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Tavon Austin. DT Geno Atkins blocked the pass. The ball goes over on downs. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Burfict is blitzing. 1-10-STL06 (4Q: 01:57) Cam Newton scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Dre Kirkpatrick and assisted by CB Darqueze Dennard. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Burfict is blitzing. 2-2-STL14 (4Q: 01:35) Cam Newton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kenny Britt. CB Dre Kirkpatrick simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| St. Louis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-2-STL14 (4Q: 01:29) PENALTY: St. Louis was called for a False Start. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-7-STL09 (4Q: 01:29) Cam Newton sacked by DE Carlos Dunlap for a loss of 3 yards. Dunlap simply blew through Garrett Reynolds to reach the quarterback and knock him down. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN Geno Atkins on the STL06. |
| Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-6-STL06 (4Q: 01:19) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Jeremy Hill for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cincinnati 27, St. Louis 13 |
| (4Q: 01:19) Extra point by Mike Nugent was good. Cincinnati 28, St. Louis 13 |
| (4Q: 01:11) Mike Nugent kicked off 62 yards from the CIN35. Janoris Jenkins returned the ball 20 yards to the STL23. Tackled by Adam Jones. |
| St. Louis: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-STL23 (4Q: 01:04) Cam Newton pass completed to TE Lance Kendricks for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Leon Hall. |
| St. Louis called a time out. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-11-STL22 (4Q: 00:57) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Kenny Britt for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Darqueze Dennard. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-1-STL32 (4Q: 00:38) Cam Newton spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
| St. Louis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 4-1-STL32 (4Q: 00:35) Cam Newton pass completed to WR Kenny Britt for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Carlos Dunlap, assisted by S Emmanuel Walsh. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| St. Louis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-STL34 (4Q: 00:14) Cam Newton spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
| St. Louis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-STL34 (4Q: 00:11) Cam Newton scrambled for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Dre Kirkpatrick and assisted by CB Adam Jones. |
| Final Score: Cincinnati Bengals 28, St. Louis Rams 13 |