| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 67 degrees, fair, 3 mph wind. |
| Cleveland won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Preston Kaplan kicked off 69 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE25 (1Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Ernie Hawks pass completed to RB DeAndre Nordstrom for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Luke Kuechly. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Nordstrom gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE A.Bontrager | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | WLB M.Golden | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-CLE34 (1Q: 14:36) Frank Schrock ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Luke Kuechly.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Maticic |
| +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Schrock | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski |
| +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| --- | LCB R.Glaros | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-CLE34 (1Q: 13:58) DeAndre Nordstrom ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Xavier Rhodes, assisted by ILB Akeem Dent. Key block delivered by Zachary Schroeder.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Vanderpool | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Maticic |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Boyer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer |
| +++ | RDE M.Golden | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Bontrager |
| +++ | MLB A.Dent | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | WLB D.Salari | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | LCB D.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | RCB L.Reese | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CLE38 (1Q: 13:14) Ernie Hawks pass was dropped by RB DeAndre Nordstrom. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Vanderpool | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Boyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Salari | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB D.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Grant | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | DB L.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| --- | FS C.Fields | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CLE38 (1Q: 13:10) Ernie Hawks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Demetrius Beekman. CB Drake Richard defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Maticic | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Schrock | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| --- | RCB D.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-CLE38 (1Q: 13:06) Ernie Hawks scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by S Elias Campbell.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Bontrager | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | WLB M.Golden | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE49 (1Q: 12:25) Ernie Hawks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wade Cichanski. DE Ike Baumgardner drove right through Scottie Mazurek to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ | | FB D.Turner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| --- | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CLE49 (1Q: 12:16) Play-Action. Ernie Hawks scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by S Elias Campbell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Schrock | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-HOU50 (1Q: 11:38) Play-Action. Ernie Hawks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR James Pointer. OLB Luke Kuechly hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Vanderpool | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Boyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB L.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-HOU50 (1Q: 11:32) Rabble Brush punted 29 yards. Rod Barlow returned the kick 29 yards to the HOU50. PENALTY: OLB Jesse Barnes of Houston was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-HOU27 (1Q: 11:23) Andy Dalton pass completed to FB Cedric Nyland for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Nickolas Meier, assisted by DT DeAndre Porter.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Sherman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Moss | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Short Zone | --- | | RB C.Klosterman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Nyland | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB S.Embry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-HOU30 (1Q: 10:58) Garrett Vance ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Darryl Sherman, assisted by DT DeAndre Porter.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | --- | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE D.Sherman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | --- | | RB G.Vance | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Nyland |
| +++ | WILB S.Embry | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-HOU32 (1Q: 10:18) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Antonio Azumah.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Sherman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Vance | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Nyland | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB S.Embry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-1-HOU36 (1Q: 09:56) Roderick Bownes punted 51 yards. D.J. Turner returned the kick 0 yards to the CLE13. Tackled by A.J. Green. |
1-10-CLE13 (1Q: 09:47) Ernie Hawks pass completed to WR James Pointer for 37 yards. Tackled by CB Drake Richard. Pointer gained 26 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | --- | | RB F.Schrock | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | --- | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU50 (1Q: 09:14) Frank Schrock ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Gavin Heekin.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Maticic |
| +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Schrock | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski |
| +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-HOU50 (1Q: 08:40) Play-Action. Ernie Hawks pass completed to TE Ramon Maticic for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Luke Kuechly. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Schrock | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-HOU46 (1Q: 08:15) Ernie Hawks pass completed to WR James Pointer for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Markus Golden, assisted by OLB Deron Collette. Pointer gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB D.Turner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | WLB M.Golden | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU29 (1Q: 07:30) Frank Schrock ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Matthew Griffin.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Maticic |
| +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Schrock | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski |
| +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| --- | RCB D.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| --- | FS E.Campbell | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-HOU31 (1Q: 06:56) Ernie Hawks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Demetrius Beekman. DE Ike Baumgardner hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Schrock | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| --- | RCB D.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| --- | NB B.Fisher | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-12-HOU31 (1Q: 06:49) Ernie Hawks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wade Cichanski. OLB Luke Kuechly drove right through Ken Phillips to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Vanderpool | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Boyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| --- | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB L.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| --- | SS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-12-HOU31 (1Q: 06:39) Kirk Preston attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 3, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 06:33) Kirk Preston kicked off 74 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 06:33) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Gary Burgess for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB Antonio Azumah. Burgess gained 17 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Eifert | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB J.Richards | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS R.Bates | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU50 (1Q: 05:56) Garrett Vance ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT DeAndre Porter.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE D.Sherman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Vance | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Nyland |
| --- | WILB S.Embry | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-CLE49 (1Q: 05:25) Courtney Klosterman ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Nickolas Meier, assisted by DE Hunter Fisk.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE H.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS R.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-HOU48 (1Q: 04:42) Andy Dalton pass was dropped by TE Tyler Eifert.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Sherman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.Vance | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Nyland | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB S.Embry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| --- | FS D.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-12-HOU48 (1Q: 04:38) Roderick Bownes punted 36 yards. D.J. Turner returned the kick -5 yards to the CLE11. PENALTY: OLB Junior Ellison of Cleveland was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
| 1-10-CLE08 (1Q: 04:29) PENALTY: G Ken Phillips of Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
1-14-CLE04 (1Q: 04:21) DeAndre Nordstrom ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Noah Garrison.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Maticic |
| +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | --- | | RB D.Nordstrom | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Turner |
| +++ | MLB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | WLB M.Golden | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| --- | LCB R.Glaros | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-CLE06 (1Q: 03:47) Demetrius Beekman ran a reverse around right end for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Luke Kuechly, assisted by OLB Deron Collette. Key block delivered by Jeremy Schultz.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Ball Carrier | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Maticic |
| +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | --- | | RB D.Nordstrom |
| +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Bontrager |
| +++ | MLB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | WLB M.Golden | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Out of Box | --- | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CLE19 (1Q: 03:02) DeAndre Nordstrom ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Deron Collette, assisted by OLB Markus Golden. Key block delivered by Alex Bontrager.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Maticic |
| +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Bontrager |
| +++ | MLB D.Collette | In Box | --- | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | WLB M.Golden | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-CLE24 (1Q: 02:25) Ernie Hawks scrambled for -6 yards. Tackled by OLB Markus Golden and assisted by CB Roberto Glaros.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE A.Bontrager | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | WLB M.Golden | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| --- | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| --- | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-CLE18 (1Q: 01:39) Ernie Hawks pass completed to WR Demetrius Beekman for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Drake Richard.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Turner | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | WLB M.Golden | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | --- | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | --- |
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| 4-3-CLE26 (1Q: 00:57) Basil Brush punted 50 yards. Rod Barlow returned the kick 23 yards to the HOU47. PENALTY: DE Gustavo Vanderpool of Houston was called for an Illegal Use of Hands on the Punt Return. |
1-10-HOU19 (1Q: 00:50) Courtney Klosterman ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Alvin Cassidy. Key block delivered by Tristan Liening.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE H.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS R.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-HOU25 (1Q: 00:11) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass was intended for WR Rod Barlow and was intercepted by OLB Antonio Azumah at the HOU36. The interception was returned 3 yards. Tackled by Tyler Eifert.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Sherman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Azumah | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Vance | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB C.Nyland | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB S.Embry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| --- | FS D.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU33 (1Q: 00:03) Ernie Hawks pass completed to WR James Pointer for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Gustavo Vanderpool.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Vanderpool | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Lockard | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Boyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Salari | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Grant | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | DB L.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| --- | SS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS C.Fields | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Start of second quarter. |
| 2-7-HOU30 (2Q: 15:00) PENALTY: WR Demetrius Beekman of Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
2-12-HOU35 (2Q: 14:55) Ernie Hawks pass completed to WR James Pointer for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Roberto Glaros.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Schrock | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB J.Burnett | Short Zone | --- | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-HOU30 (2Q: 14:22) Ernie Hawks pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB DeAndre Nordstrom.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Vanderpool | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Barnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| --- | NB L.Reese | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-HOU30 (2Q: 14:18) Kirk Preston attempted a 47 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 14:10) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Garrett Vance for 1 yard. Tackled by S Ethan Kucharski, assisted by ILB Alvin Cassidy.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Sherman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Vance | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Nyland | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB S.Embry | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-HOU38 (2Q: 13:34) Andy Dalton pass completed to FB Cedric Nyland for 27 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Andrew Simmons. Nyland gained 26 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Batchelder | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Moss | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Nyland | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB S.Embry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Short Zone | --- | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE35 (2Q: 12:57) Garrett Vance ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Darrell Boyd.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE D.Sherman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Vance | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | WILB S.Embry | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-CLE32 (2Q: 12:34) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Sedrick Embry, assisted by CB Andrew Simmons. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Batchelder | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Moss | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Vance | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB S.Embry | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-CLE20 (2Q: 11:54) PENALTY: C Chuck Farrell of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-CLE25 (2Q: 11:47) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Gary Burgess for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Andrew Simmons, assisted by ILB Alvin Cassidy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Batchelder | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Tarplin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Short Zone | --- | | RB C.Klosterman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB J.Richards | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS R.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-CLE12 (2Q: 11:24) Courtney Klosterman ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Alvin Cassidy. Key block delivered by Chuck Farrell.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Batchelder | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Moss |
| +++ | RDE A.Azumah | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Nyland |
| +++ | SILB S.Embry | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WILB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | WLB N.Meier | In Box | --- | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | LCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | RCB E.Kucharski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | SS D.Boyd | In Box | +++ |
|
1-8-CLE08 (2Q: 10:57) Courtney Klosterman ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Alvin Cassidy. Key block delivered by Alexis Pettway. Pettway flattened Andrew Simmons to ensure the play's success.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE D.Sherman | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | WILB S.Embry | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | --- | | RG T.Liening |
| --- | SS E.Kucharski | In Box | --- | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-CLE02 (2Q: 10:14) Courtney Klosterman ran inside the left guard for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Billy Clemons. Houston 6, Cleveland 3
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Sherman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | NT K.Batchelder | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB F.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins |
| +++ | WILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB S.Embry | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB A.Azumah | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS J.Richards | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 10:14) Extra point by Preston Kaplan was good. Houston 7, Cleveland 3 |
| (2Q: 10:04) Preston Kaplan kicked off 55 yards from the HOU35. Andrew Simmons returned the ball 15 yards to the CLE25. Tackled by A.J. Green. PENALTY: CB Jordan Richards of Cleveland was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-CLE10 (2Q: 09:43) Ernie Hawks pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Frank Schrock. DE Gavin Heekin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Schrock | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB J.Burnett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| --- | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| --- | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CLE10 (2Q: 09:37) Frank Schrock ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Noah Garrison.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Maticic |
| +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Schrock | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Lockard |
| +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | In Box | --- | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-CLE10 (2Q: 09:10) Ernie Hawks pass completed to TE Ramon Maticic for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Elias Campbell. Maticic gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Barnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Lockard | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB L.Reese | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| --- | SS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-CLE19 (2Q: 08:46) Basil Brush punted 42 yards. Rod Barlow returned the kick 24 yards to the CLE37. Tackled by Jeremy Schultz. Cleveland's Ethan Kucharski was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor facial injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-CLE37 (2Q: 08:39) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Darrell Boyd. Barlow gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Batchelder | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE H.Fisk | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.St. Clair | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB C.Klosterman | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Ellison | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Green | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB N.Meier | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | RCB J.Richards | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB A.Simmons | Deep Zone | --- | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | DB A.Curran | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE18 (2Q: 07:56) Courtney Klosterman ran a draw inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Antonio Azumah.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| --- | RDE D.Sherman | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Moss |
| --- | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Nyland |
| --- | WILB S.Embry | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-CLE22 (2Q: 07:18) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 22 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 13, Cleveland 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Batchelder | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Eifert | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE H.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Short Zone | --- | | RB C.Klosterman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB J.Richards | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS R.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 07:18) Extra point by Preston Kaplan was good. Houston 14, Cleveland 3 |
| (2Q: 07:03) Preston Kaplan kicked off 64 yards from the HOU35. Nickolas Meier returned the ball 24 yards to the CLE25. Tackled by Rod Barlow. |
1-10-CLE25 (2Q: 06:40) D.J. Turner ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Luke Kuechly, assisted by OLB Markus Golden. Key block delivered by Ken Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Maticic |
| +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom |
| +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Turner | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | WLB M.Golden | In Box | --- | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-CLE31 (2Q: 05:56) Ernie Hawks pass completed to WR James Pointer for 30 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Jimmy Burnett.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | --- | | FB D.Turner | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | WLB M.Golden | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | RCB J.Burnett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU39 (2Q: 05:33) Ernie Hawks pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Frank Schrock. OLB Deron Collette hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Schrock | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| --- | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU39 (2Q: 05:23) Ernie Hawks pass completed to WR Demetrius Beekman for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Drake Richard, assisted by CB Roberto Glaros. Beekman gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Barnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Schrock | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | --- | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| --- | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU32 (2Q: 05:07) Ernie Hawks pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB DeAndre Nordstrom. DE Alexander Boyer blocked the pass. PENALTY: CB Lester Reese of Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Vanderpool | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Boyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB L.Reese | Short Zone | --- | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU27 (2Q: 05:02) Ernie Hawks pass completed to WR James Pointer for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Markus Golden, assisted by DE Gavin Heekin. PENALTY: G Ken Phillips of Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Protect | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | --- | | TE A.Bontrager | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | WLB M.Golden | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| --- | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-HOU37 (2Q: 04:51) Ernie Hawks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Hector Lockard. DT Matthew Griffin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: DE Gavin Heekin of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Vanderpool | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Schrock | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Lockard | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-15-HOU32 (2Q: 04:39) Ernie Hawks sacked by DE Gavin Heekin for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Jaylen Lowe.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Schrock | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| --- | LCB R.Glaros | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| --- | RCB D.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| --- | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-HOU37 (2Q: 04:13) Ernie Hawks pass completed to TE Alex Bontrager for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Drake Richard. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Vanderpool | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Nordstrom | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Bontrager | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | WLB M.Golden | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS B.Fisher | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
3-24-HOU41 (2Q: 03:48) Ernie Hawks pass fell incomplete, intended for RB D.J. Turner. DE Ike Baumgardner drove right through DeAndre Nordstrom to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Vanderpool | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Protect | --- | SLB L.Kuechly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB D.Turner | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | WLB M.Golden | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-24-HOU41 (2Q: 03:39) Rabble Brush punted 37 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU04. |
1-10-HOU04 (2Q: 03:31) Courtney Klosterman ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Corbin Tarplin.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Batchelder | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE C.Tarplin | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS R.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU05 (2Q: 03:04) Courtney Klosterman ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Andrew Simmons, assisted by CB Nickolas Meier.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Batchelder | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE D.Sherman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Moss |
| +++ | WILB S.Embry | Spy | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 3-9-HOU05 (2Q: 02:28) PENALTY: C Chuck Farrell of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-11-HOU03 (2Q: 02:28) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Andrew Simmons. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Williams gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Batchelder | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Eifert | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Sherman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.Vance | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB S.Embry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-HOU27 (2Q: 02:00) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Alvin Cassidy.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Sherman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Moss | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Nyland | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Ellison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU46 (2Q: 01:27) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gary Burgess. OLB Antonio Azumah hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Batchelder | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB A.Azumah | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB J.Richards | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| --- | FS R.Bates | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-10-HOU46 (2Q: 01:21) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Clayton St. Clair. Hopkins gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB J.Richards | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Bump and Run | --- | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS R.Bates | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-5-CLE49 (2Q: 00:56) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Tyler Eifert for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Antonio Azumah. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Eifert gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Sherman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Batchelder | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.St. Clair | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB G.Vance | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Embry | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Azumah | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB J.Richards | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB A.Simmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| Houston called a time out. |
1-10-CLE44 (2Q: 00:45) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Gary Burgess for 21 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Jordan Richards. Burgess gained 21 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Eifert | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Fisk | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB G.Vance | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Nyland | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB J.Richards | Bump and Run | --- | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS R.Bates | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-CLE23 (2Q: 00:34) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Gary Burgess for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Hunter Fisk, assisted by CB Jordan Richards. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE H.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Hopkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB J.Richards | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| --- | SS E.Kucharski | Bump and Run | --- | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS R.Bates | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-1-CLE14 (2Q: 00:26) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Gary Burgess for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Jordan Richards. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Protect | +++ | RDE H.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Bump and Run | --- | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB J.Richards | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS R.Bates | Bump and Run | --- |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 1-4-CLE04 (2Q: 00:03) Preston Kaplan attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 17, Cleveland 3 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Kirk Preston kicked off 74 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 15:00) Courtney Klosterman ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Clayton St. Clair. Key block delivered by Tristan Liening.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE H.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS R.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-HOU30 (3Q: 14:27) Garrett Vance ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Fernando Stephens, assisted by OLB Antonio Azumah. Key block delivered by Billy Clemons.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE K.Batchelder | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Vance | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Nyland |
| +++ | WILB S.Embry | In Box | --- | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU35 (3Q: 13:53) Garrett Vance ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Alvin Cassidy, assisted by OLB Antonio Azumah. Key block delivered by Tristan Liening.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | NT K.Batchelder | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE H.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | --- | | RB G.Vance | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB J.Richards | Out of Box | --- | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS R.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-HOU40 (3Q: 13:10) Courtney Klosterman ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Nickolas Meier, assisted by S Ethan Kucharski.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Batchelder | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE H.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | --- | | RB C.Klosterman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS R.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-HOU41 (3Q: 12:32) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Gary Burgess for 0 yards. Tackled by S Ethan Kucharski.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Sherman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Vance | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Nyland | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB S.Embry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-4-HOU41 (3Q: 11:51) Roderick Bownes punted 36 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CLE23. |
1-10-CLE23 (3Q: 11:44) DeAndre Nordstrom ran a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Gavin Heekin.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Maticic |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Vanderpool | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Bontrager |
| +++ | MLB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | WLB M.Golden | In Box | --- | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| --- | RCB D.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-CLE25 (3Q: 11:17) Ernie Hawks pass completed to WR James Pointer for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Roberto Glaros.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Bontrager | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | WLB M.Golden | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-CLE23 (3Q: 10:42) Ernie Hawks pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Alex Bontrager. DT Matthew Griffin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Bontrager | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | WLB M.Golden | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-CLE23 (3Q: 10:32) Rabble Brush punted 37 yards. Rod Barlow called for a fair catch at the HOU40. |
1-10-HOU40 (3Q: 10:23) Garrett Vance ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Kenny Batchelder, assisted by OLB Antonio Azumah.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Batchelder | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE D.Sherman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Vance | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Klosterman |
| +++ | WILB S.Embry | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU42 (3Q: 10:02) Courtney Klosterman ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Clayton St. Clair.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Batchelder | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE C.Tarplin | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Moss |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Nyland |
| +++ | WILB S.Embry | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB J.Richards | Out of Box | --- | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-HOU46 (3Q: 09:31) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to FB Cedric Nyland for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Andrew Simmons.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Sherman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.Vance | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Nyland | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Ellison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-HOU45 (3Q: 09:11) Roderick Bownes punted 45 yards. D.J. Turner called for a fair catch at the CLE10. |
1-10-CLE10 (3Q: 09:04) Ernie Hawks pass completed to WR Beeker Beekman for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Roberto Glaros, assisted by OLB Deron Collette.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Nordstrom | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Lockard | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB J.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CLE10 (3Q: 08:35) Play-Action. Ernie Hawks pass completed to WR James Pointer for 19 yards. Tackled by DT Noah Garrison. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Pointer gained 10 yards after the catch. PENALTY: OLB Luke Kuechly of Houston was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Schrock | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB J.Burnett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE29 (3Q: 08:27) DeAndre Nordstrom ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Luke Kuechly. Key block delivered by Zachary Schroeder. PENALTY: T Jaylen Lowe of Cleveland was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Beekman |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | In Box | --- | | SLOT W.Cichanski |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Vanderpool | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collette | In Box | --- | | FB D.Turner |
| +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| --- | LCB R.Glaros | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-20-CLE19 (3Q: 08:21) DeAndre Nordstrom ran around right end for 13 yards. Tackled by S Elias Campbell, assisted by OLB Luke Kuechly. Key block delivered by Scottie Mazurek.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Maticic |
| +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Collette | In Box | --- | | SLOT W.Cichanski |
| +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Out of Box | --- | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | --- | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-CLE32 (3Q: 07:40) Play-Action. Ernie Hawks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Beeker Beekman. OLB Luke Kuechly defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Barnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Bontrager | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | WLB M.Golden | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| 4-7-CLE32 (3Q: 07:33) Rabble Brush punted 53 yards. Rod Barlow returned the kick 19 yards to the HOU34. PENALTY: TE Cary Williams of Houston was called for Running into the Kicker. |
| 4-2-CLE37 (3Q: 07:26) Rabble Brush punted 41 yards. Rod Barlow returned the kick 12 yards to the HOU34. Tackled by DeAndre Nordstrom. |
1-10-HOU34 (3Q: 07:15) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tyler Eifert. DT DeAndre Porter hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Batchelder | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Tarplin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Vance | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Nyland | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB S.Embry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-HOU34 (3Q: 07:08) PENALTY: TE Cary Williams of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-15-HOU29 (3Q: 07:01) Andy Dalton scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Antonio Azumah.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Batchelder | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB A.Azumah | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB S.Embry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-9-HOU35 (3Q: 06:34) PENALTY: T C.J. Riemersma of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-14-HOU30 (3Q: 06:24) Andy Dalton pass was dropped by WR Gary Burgess.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Sherman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | NT K.Batchelder | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE H.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB C.St. Clair | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Vance | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB S.Embry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB A.Azumah | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB J.Richards | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB A.Simmons | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| --- | SS E.Kucharski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-HOU30 (3Q: 06:17) Roderick Bownes punted 39 yards. D.J. Turner called for a fair catch at the CLE31. |
1-10-CLE31 (3Q: 06:08) Ernie Hawks pass completed to WR Wade Cichanski for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher. PENALTY: DE Ike Baumgardner of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | --- | | RB F.Schrock | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB D.Collette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB J.Burnett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS D.Richard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-CLE36 (3Q: 05:58) DeAndre Nordstrom ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Gavin Heekin.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Maticic |
| +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | --- | | RB D.Nordstrom | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski |
| +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-CLE36 (3Q: 05:31) Ernie Hawks pass completed to WR James Pointer for 3 yards. Tackled by S Cody Fields, assisted by DE Alexander Boyer.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE L.Kuechly | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Lockard | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Boyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Salari | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT H.Grant | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | DB L.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS C.Fields | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-CLE39 (3Q: 05:00) Frank Schrock ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Gavin Heekin. Key block delivered by Scottie Mazurek. Mazurek ran over Akeem Dent to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Maticic |
| +++ | 3tcDT I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer |
| +++ | RDE M.Golden | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Schrock | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski |
| +++ | WLB A.Dent | In Box | --- | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB D.Salari | Out of Box | --- | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| --- | NB L.Reese | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE45 (3Q: 04:31) Ernie Hawks pass completed to TE Alex Bontrager for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Markus Golden.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Nordstrom | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE A.Bontrager | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | WLB M.Golden | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | --- | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU44 (3Q: 03:51) DeAndre Nordstrom ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Markus Golden.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Maticic |
| +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Turner |
| +++ | MLB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| --- | WLB M.Golden | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU45 (3Q: 03:08) Play-Action. Ernie Hawks sacked by DE Gavin Heekin for a loss of 8 yards. Heekin ran right past Jaylen Lowe and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| --- | LCB R.Glaros | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| --- | RCB D.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| --- | FS E.Campbell | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-19-CLE47 (3Q: 02:46) Ernie Hawks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wade Cichanski. CB Drake Richard simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Vanderpool | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Barnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| --- | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB D.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-19-CLE47 (3Q: 02:33) Rabble Brush punted 41 yards. Rod Barlow called for a fair catch at the HOU12. |
1-10-HOU12 (3Q: 02:26) Courtney Klosterman ran inside the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Nickolas Meier, assisted by OLB Clayton St. Clair. Key block delivered by Tristan Liening.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Batchelder | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE H.Fisk | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS R.Bates | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-HOU24 (3Q: 01:58) Garrett Vance ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by DT DeAndre Porter.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE K.Batchelder | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Vance | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Nyland |
| +++ | WILB J.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| --- | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| --- | RCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| --- | SS E.Kucharski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| --- | FS D.Boyd | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-HOU20 (3Q: 01:13) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Donald Moss. DT DeAndre Porter drove right through Chuck Farrell to hurry the quarterback. PENALTY: C Chuck Farrell of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Sherman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Moss | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Nyland | Protect | +++ | WILB S.Embry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| --- | RCB A.Simmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-24-HOU10 (3Q: 01:03) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gary Burgess. CB Andrew Simmons simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB A.Cassidy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB J.Richards | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS R.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-24-HOU10 (3Q: 00:53) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Nickolas Meier. Williams gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Batchelder | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.Vance | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Ellison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-HOU20 (3Q: 00:27) Roderick Bownes punted 52 yards. D.J. Turner returned the kick 3 yards to the CLE31. Tackled by A.J. Green. |
1-10-CLE31 (3Q: 00:17) Ernie Hawks pass completed to WR James Pointer for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Drake Richard, assisted by S Xavier Rhodes.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Schrock | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | --- | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-2-CLE39 (4Q: 15:00) DeAndre Nordstrom ran inside the left guard for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Deron Collette, assisted by OLB Luke Kuechly. Key block delivered by Ken Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Bontrager |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Maticic |
| +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Pointer |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Turner |
| +++ | MLB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | WLB M.Golden | In Box | --- | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Out of Box | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Out of Box | --- | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU49 (4Q: 14:28) DeAndre Nordstrom ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Xavier Rhodes. Key block delivered by Ken Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Maticic |
| +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | --- | | RB D.Nordstrom | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Bontrager |
| +++ | MLB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | WLB M.Golden | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Out of Box | --- | | C Z.Schroeder |
| --- | RCB D.Richard | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU44 (4Q: 13:52) Ernie Hawks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Demetrius Beekman. CB Drake Richard defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-HOU44 (4Q: 13:45) Play-Action. Ernie Hawks pass was dropped by TE Ramon Maticic.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Boyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT H.Lockard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB L.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-HOU44 (4Q: 13:40) Rabble Brush punted 44 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 13:34) Courtney Klosterman ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Clayton St. Clair, assisted by CB Andrew Simmons. Key block delivered by Chuck Farrell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | --- | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE H.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS R.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU28 (4Q: 13:02) Courtney Klosterman ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Russell Bates, assisted by OLB Antonio Azumah.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE H.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| --- | FS R.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU27 (4Q: 12:17) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Tyler Eifert for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Nickolas Meier. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Batchelder | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE H.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.St. Clair | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Vance | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Embry | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Azumah | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB J.Richards | Short Zone | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB A.Simmons | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 11:30) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 19 yards. Tackled by S Darrell Boyd. Barlow gained 10 yards after the catch. PENALTY: G Tristan Liening of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Sherman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Vance | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Nyland | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB S.Embry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| --- | SS E.Kucharski | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-20-HOU21 (4Q: 11:19) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Tyler Eifert for 30 yards. Tackled by S Russell Bates. Eifert gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Batchelder | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Hopkins | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB J.Richards | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS R.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE49 (4Q: 10:32) Courtney Klosterman ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Clayton St. Clair.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE D.Sherman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | WILB J.Ellison | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| --- | RCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-HOU49 (4Q: 10:06) Play-Action. Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Jordan Richards. Barlow gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE H.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Nyland | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB J.Richards | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS R.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE32 (4Q: 09:40) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod Barlow. S Ethan Kucharski defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE H.Fisk | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Azumah | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB J.Richards | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS R.Bates | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CLE32 (4Q: 09:31) Garrett Vance ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Antonio Azumah.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Batchelder | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE D.Sherman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Vance | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | WILB S.Embry | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-CLE32 (4Q: 08:59) Andy Dalton scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Andrew Simmons.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE K.Batchelder | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT D.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Eifert | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Sherman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB A.Azumah | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Vance | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Nyland | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB S.Embry | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-CLE26 (4Q: 08:29) Preston Kaplan attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 20, Cleveland 3 |
| (4Q: 08:22) Preston Kaplan kicked off 70 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE25 (4Q: 08:22) Ernie Hawks pass completed to WR Hector Lockard for 44 yards. Tackled by OLB Luke Kuechly. Lockard gained 18 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Schrock | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Lockard | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 07:57) Ernie Hawks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR James Pointer. DE Gustavo Vanderpool hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Vanderpool | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ | | FB D.Turner | Protect | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU31 (4Q: 07:50) Ernie Hawks pass completed to RB Frank Schrock for 5 yards. Tackled by S Elias Campbell, assisted by CB Roberto Glaros. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Schrock | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB D.Collette | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Lockard | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-HOU26 (4Q: 07:33) Ernie Hawks pass completed to WR Wade Cichanski for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Deron Collette. PENALTY: T Jaylen Lowe of Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Vanderpool | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Boyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| --- | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB L.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-HOU36 (4Q: 07:19) Ernie Hawks pass completed to TE Ramon Maticic for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Drake Richard. Maticic gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Turner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | WLB M.Golden | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-1-HOU22 (4Q: 06:55) Ernie Hawks pass completed to RB DeAndre Nordstrom for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Deron Collette, assisted by OLB Luke Kuechly.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Kuechly | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Bontrager | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | MLB M.Golden | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | WLB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | LCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | RCB X.Rhodes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | SS E.Campbell | Bump and Run | --- |
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1-10-HOU15 (4Q: 06:36) Ernie Hawks pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Wade Cichanski. DT Matthew Griffin blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Schrock | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| --- | RCB D.Richard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| --- | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| --- | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU15 (4Q: 06:32) Ernie Hawks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wade Cichanski. DE Ike Baumgardner hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Schrock | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-HOU15 (4Q: 06:22) Ernie Hawks sacked by DE Gavin Heekin and OLB Markus Golden for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Jaylen Lowe.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE J.Barnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB L.Kuechly | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Turner | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| --- | WLB M.Golden | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| --- | SS X.Rhodes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-18-HOU23 (4Q: 06:00) Ernie Hawks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Beeker Beekman. OLB Jesse Barnes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Barnes | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| --- | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| --- | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB D.Richard | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU23 (4Q: 05:55) Garrett Vance ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Sedrick Embry.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE D.Sherman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Vance | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Nyland |
| +++ | WILB S.Embry | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| --- | SS E.Kucharski | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| --- | FS D.Boyd | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-HOU25 (4Q: 05:12) Courtney Klosterman ran around right end for 39 yards. Tackled by OLB Antonio Azumah. Key block delivered by Billy Clemons.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | NT K.Batchelder | In Box | --- | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS R.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CLE36 (4Q: 04:27) Garrett Vance ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Clayton St. Clair, assisted by DT DeAndre Porter.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE K.Batchelder | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Vance | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Nyland |
| +++ | WILB S.Embry | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | RCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-CLE40 (4Q: 03:44) Courtney Klosterman ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Fernando Stephens.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE K.Batchelder | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Klosterman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hopkins |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| +++ | NB J.Richards | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | In Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS R.Bates | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-CLE35 (4Q: 02:57) Garrett Vance ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Darrell Boyd. DT DeAndre Porter knocked down Chuck Farrell to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Dalton |
| *** | LDE F.Stephens | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | NT D.Porter | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Eifert |
| +++ | RDE D.Sherman | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB A.Azumah | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Vance | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | WILB S.Embry | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB C.St. Clair | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB N.Meier | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Farrell |
| --- | RCB A.Simmons | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Liening |
| +++ | SS E.Kucharski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Clemons |
| +++ | FS D.Boyd | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Cleveland called a time out. |
| 4-9-CLE35 (4Q: 02:49) Roderick Bownes punted 32 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CLE03. |
1-10-CLE03 (4Q: 02:42) Ernie Hawks pass completed to WR James Pointer for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Roberto Glaros. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Turner | Protect | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | --- | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB J.Burnett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-10-CLE03 (4Q: 02:22) Ernie Hawks scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Drake Richard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Schrock | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| --- | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| --- | NB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-CLE15 (4Q: 02:00) Ernie Hawks pass completed to WR Demetrius Beekman for 20 yards. Tackled by S Xavier Rhodes. Beekman gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Garrison | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB L.Kuechly | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | --- | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS X.Rhodes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS E.Campbell | Bump and Run | --- |
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1-10-CLE35 (4Q: 01:39) Ernie Hawks pass fell incomplete, intended for RB DeAndre Nordstrom. OLB Derek Salari hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Vanderpool | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Heekin | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Boyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Salari | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Double X(SE) | +++ | | FB D.Turner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| --- | DB L.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS J.Burnett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS C.Fields | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-10-CLE35 (4Q: 01:33) Ernie Hawks pass fell incomplete, intended for RB DeAndre Nordstrom. CB Roberto Glaros defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE L.Kuechly | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Boyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Salari | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE A.Bontrager | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| --- | NB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | DB L.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS J.Burnett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS C.Fields | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-10-CLE35 (4Q: 01:27) Ernie Hawks pass completed to RB DeAndre Nordstrom for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher. Nordstrom gained 25 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE L.Kuechly | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Boyer | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Salari | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | DB L.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS J.Burnett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS C.Fields | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-HOU42 (4Q: 01:05) Ernie Hawks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wade Cichanski. CB Pittsburgh Kid Burnett defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Vanderpool | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Boyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Salari | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB F.Schrock | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | DB L.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS J.Burnett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS C.Fields | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-10-HOU42 (4Q: 00:58) Ernie Hawks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR James Pointer. OLB Derek Salari hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Vanderpool | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Boyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Salari | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB D.Collette | Double X(SE) | +++ | | FB D.Turner | Protect | +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| --- | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| --- | NB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | DB L.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS J.Burnett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS C.Fields | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-10-HOU42 (4Q: 00:50) Ernie Hawks pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Beeker Beekman. S Cody Fields defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Vanderpool | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Boyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Salari | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | DB L.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS J.Burnett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| --- | FS C.Fields | Bump and Run | +++ |
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4-10-HOU42 (4Q: 00:45) Ernie Hawks pass completed to WR Beeker Beekman for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Deron Collette. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball goes over on downs. PENALTY: OLB Deron Collette of Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE L.Kuechly | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Boyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Salari | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Double X(SE) | --- | | FB D.Turner | Protect | +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | DB L.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| --- | SS J.Burnett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| +++ | FS C.Fields | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 00:38) Ernie Hawks pass was intended for WR James Pointer and was intercepted by CB Brody Fisher at the HOU34. The interception was returned 12 yards. Tackled by James Pointer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Hawks |
| *** | LDE G.Vanderpool | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Beekman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Maticic | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Boyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Pointer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Salari | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Nordstrom | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Collette | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT W.Cichanski | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB R.Glaros | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Lowe |
| +++ | RCB D.Richard | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Schultz |
| --- | NB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C Z.Schroeder |
| +++ | DB L.Reese | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Phillips |
| +++ | SS J.Burnett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Mazurek |
| --- | FS C.Fields | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| 1-10-HOU46 (4Q: 00:26) Andy Dalton dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Cleveland called a time out. |
| 2-11-HOU45 (4Q: 00:17) Andy Dalton dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Cleveland called a time out. |
| 3-12-HOU44 (4Q: 00:06) Andy Dalton dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Houston Texans 20, Cleveland Browns 3 |