| Played in Buffalo, NY, weather: 62 degrees, fair, 11 mph wind. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Derrick Sheldon kicked off 68 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. Buffalo's Camden Gauthier was hurt on the play. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Casey Bernstein and assisted by DE Gage Riley.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Lynn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Protect | +++ | SLB B.Hibbs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Floyd | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB C.Bernstein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB N.Carter | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | LCB S.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Buckley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS D.Malone | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-HOU34 (1Q: 14:23) Isaac Hall ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Butch Magana, assisted by S Donovan Malone. Key block delivered by Luke Mayes.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Glover | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE G.Riley | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Magana | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU40 (1Q: 13:56) Dan Puzzuoli pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Cary Williams. DE Gage Riley blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Lynn | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Protect | +++ | SLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Floyd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Bernstein | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB N.Carter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | LCB S.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Buckley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU40 (1Q: 13:50) Isaac Hall ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by S Donovan Malone. Key block delivered by Chance Osterhaus.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Glover | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE G.Riley | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Magana | In Box | --- | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Out of Box | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF46 (1Q: 13:24) Isaac Hall ran inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by S Donovan Malone. Key block delivered by Steven Kirk.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Glover | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE G.Riley | In Box | --- | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Magana | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Out of Box | --- | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF34 (1Q: 13:03) Dan Puzzuoli scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Rico Buckley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF24 (1Q: 12:33) Pedro Bronson ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Antoine Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Glover | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE G.Riley | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Hibbs | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs |
| +++ | MLB C.Bernstein | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB N.Carter | In Box | --- | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | LCB S.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-BUF20 (1Q: 12:13) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mercury Maxwell. DE Josh Glover hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. Buffalo's Josh Glover was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Glover | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Bernstein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB N.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | LCB S.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Buckley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-BUF20 (1Q: 12:06) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mercury Maxwell. ILB Ross Finch defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Shipp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Finch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB A.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-BUF20 (1Q: 12:00) Samuel Stallings attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 3, Buffalo 0 |
| (1Q: 11:52) Samuel Stallings kicked off 64 yards from the HOU35. Rico Buckley returned the ball 21 yards to the BUF22. Tackled by Dexter Williams. |
1-10-BUF22 (1Q: 11:24) C.J. Carlson ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries. Key block delivered by Marquis Douglas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe |
| +++ | RDE A.Cowles | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-BUF28 (1Q: 10:50) Blake Ruoff pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Everett Cortez. CB Dexter Williams knocked the ball out of his grasp. PENALTY: CB Dexter Williams of Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Talley | Protect | +++ | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Cortez | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB E.Lincoln | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF33 (1Q: 10:45) Play-Action. Blake Ruoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Johnathan Shea. CB Lincoln Greer defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-BUF33 (1Q: 10:36) Blake Ruoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Caden Sinclair. ILB Lenny Matson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-BUF33 (1Q: 10:32) Blake Ruoff pass completed to WR Johnathan Shea for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Taylor Freestone. Shea gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | --- | | RB C.Carlson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB N.Madison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB T.Freestone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-BUF48 (1Q: 10:07) Blake Ruoff pass completed to WR Johnathan Shea for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Jimmy Burnett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Shea | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-HOU43 (1Q: 09:38) C.J. Carlson ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher, assisted by CB Dwayne Shipley. Key block delivered by Jamal Gardner.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe |
| +++ | RDE A.Cowles | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Matson | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Shea |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU40 (1Q: 09:14) Blake Ruoff sacked by OLB Carson Biletnikoff for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Jamal Bradford.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Talley | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB E.Lincoln | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| --- | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-16-HOU46 (1Q: 08:51) Blake Ruoff pass completed to FB Biggie Small for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff. Small gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB E.Lincoln | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-17-HOU47 (1Q: 08:23) Blake Ruoff pass completed to WR Caden Sinclair for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Taylor Freestone. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Shea | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB J.Small | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB N.Madison | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB T.Freestone | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-13-HOU43 (1Q: 07:54) Abraham Thorne punted 43 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 07:47) Isaac Hall ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by S Donovan Malone, assisted by CB Rico Buckley. Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE G.Riley | In Box | --- | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Magana | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU28 (1Q: 07:19) Pedro Bronson ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Black Flag Downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE G.Riley | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Hibbs | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs |
| +++ | MLB C.Bernstein | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB N.Carter | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | LCB S.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-HOU29 (1Q: 06:47) Isaac Hall ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Donovan Malone.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Shipp | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Berggren | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB B.Magana | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB B.Hibbs | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB W.Nachman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-HOU29 (1Q: 06:23) Roderick Bownes punted 44 yards. Donovan Malone returned the kick 6 yards to the BUF33. Tackled by Andrew Cowles. |
1-10-BUF33 (1Q: 06:13) Blake Ruoff pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Johnathan Shea. OLB Carson Biletnikoff blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Protect | --- | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| --- | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| --- | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-10-BUF33 (1Q: 06:06) Play-Action. Blake Ruoff pass completed to WR Caden Sinclair for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff, assisted by ILB Elijah Lincoln. Sinclair gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | --- | | RB R.Archer | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Protect | +++ | WILB E.Lincoln | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF49 (1Q: 05:32) Blake Ruoff kept the ball, running inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Angel Ferguson, assisted by CB Dwayne Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Ruoff | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe |
| +++ | RDE A.Cowles | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Carlson |
| +++ | SILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| --- | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| --- | FS J.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-BUF47 (1Q: 04:54) Blake Ruoff pass completed to WR Kai Humphries for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher, assisted by OLB Carson Biletnikoff. Humphries gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Shea | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | --- | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU39 (1Q: 04:31) C.J. Carlson ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Lenny Matson. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU ILB Lenny Matson for 8 yards to the HOU47. Tackled by Kai Humphries.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe |
| +++ | RDE A.Cowles | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| --- | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU47 (1Q: 04:24) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Spencer Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| --- | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| --- | NB R.Buckley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-BUF45 (1Q: 03:38) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 26 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Donovan Malone. Williams gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF19 (1Q: 03:07) Dan Puzzuoli scrambled for 15 yards. Tackled by S Eduardo Downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-4-BUF04 (1Q: 02:20) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Isaac Hall for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Casey Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Bernstein | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB N.Carter | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | LCB S.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Buckley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-BUF01 (1Q: 01:41) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Isaac Hall. DE Gage Riley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Hibbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Bernstein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | MLB N.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | WLB S.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | LCB R.Buckley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Malone | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | SS E.Downs | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-1-BUF01 (1Q: 01:37) Isaac Hall ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Demetrius Keen, assisted by DT Antoine Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Riley | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE B.Hibbs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | SLB C.Bernstein | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| --- | MLB N.Carter | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | WLB S.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| --- | LCB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Malone | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | SS E.Downs | In Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-BUF01 (1Q: 00:54) Samuel Stallings attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 6, Buffalo 0 |
| (1Q: 00:46) Samuel Stallings kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 00:46) C.J. Carlson ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Angel Ferguson, assisted by CB Dwayne Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea |
| +++ | RDE A.Cowles | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Small |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-BUF26 (1Q: 00:05) Blake Ruoff sacked by OLB Carson Biletnikoff for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Jamal Bradford.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Talley | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB E.Lincoln | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| --- | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| --- | RCB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| --- | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
3-15-BUF20 (2Q: 15:00) Blake Ruoff pass was thrown incomplete, intended for FB Joe Small.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE A.Boyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Talley | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Shea | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Protect | --- | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB E.Lincoln | Short Zone | --- | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | LCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| --- | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-BUF20 (2Q: 14:56) Abraham Thorne punted 46 yards. Gary Burgess returned the kick 7 yards to the HOU41. Tackled by Everett Cortez. |
1-10-HOU41 (2Q: 14:49) Isaac Hall ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Demetrius Keen, assisted by OLB Bobby Hibbs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE G.Riley | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB B.Magana | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU41 (2Q: 14:19) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Casey Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Lynn | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Protect | +++ | SLB B.Hibbs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Floyd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB C.Bernstein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB N.Carter | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | LCB S.Phillips | Bump and Run | --- | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Buckley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-HOU46 (2Q: 13:51) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Cary Williams. S Donovan Malone knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Finch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB A.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS D.Malone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-HOU46 (2Q: 13:46) Roderick Bownes punted 28 yards. Donovan Malone called for a fair catch at the BUF26. |
1-10-BUF26 (2Q: 13:37) Blake Ruoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Johnathan Shea. CB Dexter Williams defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-BUF26 (2Q: 13:27) Blake Ruoff pass completed to WR Johnathan Shea for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Nolan Madison.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Boyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Brennan | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | RCB N.Madison | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | DB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS O.Austin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-BUF29 (2Q: 12:48) Blake Ruoff sacked by OLB Carson Biletnikoff for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Stan Brewer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB E.Lincoln | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| --- | RCB N.Madison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| --- | NB T.Freestone | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| --- | SS O.Austin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| --- | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-BUF26 (2Q: 12:09) Abraham Thorne punted 57 yards. Gary Burgess returned the kick 5 yards to the HOU22. Tackled by Everett Cortez. |
1-10-HOU22 (2Q: 12:00) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Riley Lynn. CB Walter Nachman defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU22 (2Q: 11:56) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mercury Maxwell. DT Antoine Taylor defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | --- | | RB I.Hall | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Bernstein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB N.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | LCB S.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Buckley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-HOU22 (2Q: 11:50) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Cary Williams. DT Antoine Taylor hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: S Brandon Owens of Buffalo was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Shipp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Lynn | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Fleming | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT I.Hall | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | RCB D.Malone | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| --- | NB R.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| --- | DB A.Reeves | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS B.Owens | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS J.Duran | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU27 (2Q: 11:44) Isaac Hall ran a trap outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Walter Nachman. Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE G.Riley | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Magana | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB A.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | In Box | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-HOU35 (2Q: 11:00) Isaac Hall ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Antoine Taylor. Key block delivered by Steven Kirk.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE G.Riley | In Box | --- | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Magana | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Out of Box | --- | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU45 (2Q: 10:34) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Mercury Maxwell for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Casey Bernstein. Maxwell gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Hibbs | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE A.Tubbs | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB C.Bernstein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB N.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | LCB S.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Buckley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-BUF47 (2Q: 10:10) Pedro Bronson ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Casey Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE G.Riley | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Hibbs | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs |
| +++ | MLB C.Bernstein | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB N.Carter | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | LCB S.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| --- | RCB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-BUF47 (2Q: 09:28) Isaac Hall ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Archie Berggren. DT Antoine Taylor knocked down Alexis Pettway to break up the play. PENALTY: G Luke Mayes of Houston was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Shipp | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Berggren | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE G.Riley | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB B.Magana | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| --- | LCB B.Hibbs | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB W.Nachman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
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4-1-BUF46 (2Q: 09:17) Isaac Hall ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Eduardo Downs. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Riley | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE B.Hibbs | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| +++ | SLB C.Bernstein | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| --- | MLB N.Carter | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | WLB S.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | LCB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Malone | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | SS E.Downs | In Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF47 (2Q: 09:07) Blake Ruoff pass completed to WR Caden Sinclair for 47 yards. Tackled by CB Dexter Williams. Sinclair gained 47 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Shaw | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-6-HOU06 (2Q: 08:31) Leonard Shaw ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Lenny Matson, assisted by OLB Carson Biletnikoff.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE A.Boyer | In Box | --- | | X(SE) K.Humphries |
| +++ | NT D.Forsythe | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe |
| +++ | RDE A.Cowles | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Shaw | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea |
| +++ | WILB E.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| --- | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-HOU04 (2Q: 08:09) Blake Ruoff pass completed to TE Juan Talley for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Jimmy Burnett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Talley | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Shea | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | --- | | FB J.Small | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB E.Lincoln | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Bump and Run | --- | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-1-HOU01 (2Q: 07:37) Leonard Shaw ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries |
| +++ | NT D.Forsythe | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Cowles | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair |
| +++ | RDE C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Shaw | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Small |
| +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | WILB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | WLB B.Fisher | In Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | LCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | RCB D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | SS J.Burnett | In Box | +++ |
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| 4-1-HOU01 (2Q: 07:06) Derrick Sheldon attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 6, Buffalo 3 |
| (2Q: 07:01) Derrick Sheldon kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 07:01) Pedro Bronson ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Antoine Taylor. Key block delivered by Luke Mayes.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE G.Riley | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Magana | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-HOU34 (2Q: 06:29) Dan Puzzuoli pass was dropped by TE Cary Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | --- | | RB I.Hall | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| --- | RCB S.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-HOU34 (2Q: 06:23) Isaac Hall ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Donovan Malone. Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Shipp | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Berggren | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB B.Magana | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB B.Hibbs | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB W.Nachman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU35 (2Q: 05:46) Dan Puzzuoli pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Troy Floyd. OLB Nicholas Carter blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Lynn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Protect | +++ | SLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Floyd | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Bernstein | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB N.Carter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | LCB S.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Buckley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU35 (2Q: 05:41) Puzz Puzzuoli sacked by DE Gage Riley for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Luke Mayes.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| --- | RCB S.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| --- | NB R.Buckley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-HOU30 (2Q: 05:12) Dan Puzzuoli pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Riley Lynn. DT Antoine Taylor blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Shipp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Finch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB A.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-HOU30 (2Q: 05:06) Roderick Bownes punted 42 yards. Donovan Malone returned the kick -2 yards to the BUF26. Tackled by Andrew Cowles. |
1-10-BUF26 (2Q: 04:55) Russell Archer ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher, assisted by ILB Elijah Lincoln. Key block delivered by Jamal Gardner. Gardner ran over Chase Jeffries to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe |
| +++ | RDE A.Cowles | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Small |
| +++ | WILB E.Lincoln | In Box | --- | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-BUF34 (2Q: 04:16) Blake Ruoff scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff and assisted by CB Dwayne Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| --- | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF40 (2Q: 03:29) C.J. Carlson ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Angel Ferguson. Key block delivered by Jamal Bradford.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe |
| +++ | RDE A.Cowles | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-BUF48 (2Q: 03:02) C.J. Carlson ran a trap outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Lenny Matson. Key block delivered by Jamal Gardner.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | --- | | TE A.Von der Ahe |
| +++ | RDE A.Cowles | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Matson | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Shea |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-HOU47 (2Q: 02:18) Blake Ruoff pass was intended for TE Everett Cortez and was intercepted by CB Dwayne Shipley at the HOU43. The interception was returned 8 yards. Tackled by Everett Cortez.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Talley | Protect | +++ | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Cortez | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB E.Lincoln | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| --- | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF49 (2Q: 02:10) Dan Puzzuoli sacked by DT Demetrius Keen and DT Antoine Taylor for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Luke Mayes.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Protect | --- | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| --- | RCB S.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS D.Malone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-15-HOU46 (2Q: 02:00) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Isaac Hall. OLB Bobby Hibbs knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-HOU46 (2Q: 01:55) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Riley Lynn. DT Archie Berggren hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: DE Gage Riley of Buffalo was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Shipp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | --- | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | +++ | MLB R.Finch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| --- | RCB S.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB A.Reeves | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS D.Malone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF49 (2Q: 01:55) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Aaron Tubbs for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Rico Buckley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Shipp | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Finch | Short Zone | --- | | TE A.Tubbs | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB A.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF37 (2Q: 01:32) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Isaac Hall for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Walter Nachman, assisted by S Black Flag Downs. Hall gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF24 (2Q: 01:11) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Riley Lynn for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Walter Nachman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB A.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-9-BUF23 (2Q: 00:52) PENALTY: WR Gary Burgess of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-14-BUF28 (2Q: 00:52) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Cary Williams. S Donovan Malone knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Bernstein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB N.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | LCB S.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Buckley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS D.Malone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-BUF28 (2Q: 00:48) Dan Puzzuoli scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Rico Buckley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB C.Bernstein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB N.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | LCB S.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Buckley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-8-BUF22 (2Q: 00:41) Samuel Stallings attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 9, Buffalo 3 |
| (2Q: 00:34) Samuel Stallings kicked off 65 yards from the HOU35. Rico Buckley returned the ball 30 yards to the BUF30. Tackled by Elijah Lincoln. |
1-10-BUF30 (2Q: 00:28) C.J. Carlson ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Angel Ferguson, assisted by CB Dwayne Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe |
| +++ | RDE A.Cowles | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-8-BUF32 (2Q: 00:09) Play-Action. Blake Ruoff pass completed to WR Caden Sinclair for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Lincoln Greer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE A.Boyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Shaw | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Samuel Stallings kicked off 70 yards from the HOU35. Rico Buckley returned the ball 17 yards to the BUF12. Tackled by Carson Biletnikoff. |
1-10-BUF12 (3Q: 14:25) Blake Ruoff pass was dropped by WR Johnathan Shea.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Boyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Brennan | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | LCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | RCB N.Madison | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | DB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS O.Austin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF12 (3Q: 14:13) Blake Ruoff pass completed to WR Kai Humphries for 29 yards. Tackled by S Omar Austin. Humphries gained 5 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Johnathan Shea on the BUF41.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS O.Austin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF41 (3Q: 13:32) Blake Ruoff pass was dropped by WR Kai Humphries.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Shaw | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| --- | NB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-BUF41 (3Q: 13:24) C.J. Carlson ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries. Key block delivered by Hector Lukehart.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE A.Boyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe |
| +++ | RDE A.Cowles | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | --- | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-HOU48 (3Q: 12:40) Play-Action. Blake Ruoff pass completed to TE Adam Von der Ahe for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Jimmy Burnett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Shaw | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-HOU45 (3Q: 12:13) C.J. Carlson ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Angel Ferguson, assisted by CB Pittsburgh Kid Burnett.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe |
| +++ | RDE A.Cowles | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-HOU41 (3Q: 11:39) Blake Ruoff pass completed to WR Kai Humphries for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE A.Boyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB N.Madison | Bump and Run | --- | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB T.Freestone | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU34 (3Q: 11:10) Play-Action. Blake Ruoff pass completed to WR Kai Humphries for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Dexter Williams. Humphries gained 23 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Shaw | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | --- | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-7-HOU07 (3Q: 10:29) C.J. Carlson ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Dwayne Shipley. PENALTY: G Jamal Bradford of Buffalo was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe |
| +++ | RDE A.Cowles | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| --- | SS D.Shipley | In Box | --- | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-19-HOU19 (3Q: 10:21) Blake Ruoff pass completed to WR Caden Sinclair for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Dwayne Shipley. Sinclair gained 7 yards after the catch. PENALTY: G Jamal Bradford of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding. Houston's Brody Fisher was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor elbow injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Talley | Protect | +++ | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Boyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE E.Cortez | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB E.Lincoln | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| --- | SS D.Shipley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-29-HOU29 (3Q: 10:13) Blake Ruoff pass completed to WR Johnathan Shea for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Lenny Matson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Shaw | Protect | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Shea | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-25-HOU25 (3Q: 09:38) Blake Ruoff pass completed to WR Kai Humphries for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dwayne Shipley, assisted by CB Nolan Madison. Humphries gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE A.Boyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Shea | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB N.Madison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB T.Freestone | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-16-HOU16 (3Q: 08:58) Derrick Sheldon attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 9, Buffalo 6 |
| (3Q: 08:53) Derrick Sheldon kicked off 53 yards from the BUF35. Gary Burgess returned the ball 31 yards to the HOU43. Tackled by Wally Brennan. |
1-10-HOU43 (3Q: 08:34) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Riley Lynn for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Walter Nachman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-HOU47 (3Q: 08:00) Pedro Bronson ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 28 yards. Tackled by OLB Bobby Hibbs. Key block delivered by Alexis Pettway.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE G.Riley | In Box | --- | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Magana | In Box | --- | | SLOT E.Fleming |
| +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Out of Box | --- | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 07:21) Isaac Hall ran inside the right guard for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Butch Magana, assisted by S Donovan Malone. Key block delivered by Luke Mayes.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE G.Riley | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Magana | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Out of Box | --- | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Out of Box | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-BUF14 (3Q: 06:49) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Cary Williams. DT Demetrius Keen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Bernstein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB N.Carter | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | LCB S.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Buckley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-BUF14 (3Q: 06:43) Dan Puzzuoli kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Antoine Taylor. Houston's Mercury Maxwell was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor foot injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE A.Berggren | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE G.Riley | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall |
| +++ | MLB B.Magana | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS D.Malone | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-14-BUF18 (3Q: 06:17) Dan Puzzuoli pass was intended for TE Cary Williams and was intercepted by ILB Ross Finch at the BUF13. Tackled by Gary Burgess.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT A.Shipp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB R.Finch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| --- | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| --- | RCB S.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| --- | NB A.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS D.Malone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF13 (3Q: 06:09) Russell Archer ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Lenny Matson, assisted by OLB Chase Jeffries.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Talley |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe |
| --- | RDE A.Cowles | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Cortez |
| +++ | WILB E.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LG M.Douglas |
| --- | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| --- | SS D.Shipley | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-BUF14 (3Q: 05:36) Blake Ruoff pass completed to FB Joe Small for 65 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher. Small gained 62 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB E.Lincoln | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU21 (3Q: 04:59) Blake Ruoff pass completed to RB Russell Archer for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Archer gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Talley | Protect | +++ | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Cortez | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB E.Lincoln | Short Zone | --- | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU11 (3Q: 04:26) Blake Ruoff sacked by DE Ike Baumgardner for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Hector Lukehart.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Shaw | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| --- | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| --- | NB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-HOU16 (3Q: 03:52) Blake Ruoff pass completed to FB Biggie Small for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Small gained 11 yards after the catch. Buffalo 12, Houston 9
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Shaw | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB J.Small | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB E.Lincoln | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (3Q: 03:52) Extra point by Derrick Sheldon was good. Buffalo 13, Houston 9 |
| (3Q: 03:41) Derrick Sheldon kicked off 55 yards from the BUF35. Gary Burgess returned the ball 22 yards to the HOU32. Tackled by Everett Cortez. PENALTY: TE Aaron Tubbs of Houston was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-HOU16 (3Q: 03:08) Play-Action. Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Walter Nachman, assisted by CB Spencer Phillips. PENALTY: S Eduardo Downs of Buffalo was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined. Buffalo's Bobby Hibbs was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | --- | | RB I.Hall | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Hibbs | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU28 (3Q: 03:02) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Cary Williams. ILB Casey Bernstein hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB C.Bernstein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| --- | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU28 (3Q: 02:53) Pedro Bronson ran inside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Archie Berggren. Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE G.Riley | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Magana | In Box | --- | | TE A.Tubbs |
| +++ | MLB C.Bernstein | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB N.Carter | In Box | --- | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | LCB S.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU41 (3Q: 02:26) Gary Burgess ran a reverse around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Donovan Malone.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Ball Carrier | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE G.Riley | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson |
| +++ | SLB B.Magana | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs |
| +++ | MLB C.Bernstein | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| +++ | WLB N.Carter | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | LCB S.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU42 (3Q: 01:52) Puzz Puzzuoli pass was dropped by WR Mercury Maxwell. Houston's Alexis Pettway was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB B.Magana | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Bernstein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Pettway |
| --- | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB A.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS D.Malone | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-HOU42 (3Q: 01:45) Dan Puzzuoli sacked by ILB Ross Finch and DT Archie Berggren for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Chance Osterhaus.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Shipp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | --- | MLB R.Finch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| --- | NB A.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-HOU37 (3Q: 01:15) Roderick Bownes punted 40 yards. Donovan Malone returned the kick 5 yards to the BUF28. Tackled by Carson Biletnikoff. |
1-10-BUF28 (3Q: 01:07) Blake Ruoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kai Humphries. CB Dwayne Shipley defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Protect | --- | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-BUF28 (3Q: 01:03) Blake Ruoff pass completed to WR Johnathan Shea for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher, assisted by OLB Carson Biletnikoff.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE A.Boyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-BUF31 (3Q: 00:29) Blake Ruoff pass completed to WR Johnathan Shea for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jimmy Burnett. Shea gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE A.Boyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB N.Madison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB T.Freestone | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 4-1-BUF37 (4Q: 15:00) Abraham Thorne punted 51 yards. Gary Burgess returned the kick 6 yards to the HOU18. Tackled by C.J. Carlson. |
1-10-HOU18 (4Q: 14:49) Isaac Hall ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Archie Berggren.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE G.Riley | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Magana | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB C.Bernstein | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU19 (4Q: 14:17) Isaac Hall ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Walter Nachman, assisted by DE Gage Riley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE G.Riley | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Magana | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB C.Bernstein | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| --- | NB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-HOU24 (4Q: 13:34) Dan Puzzuoli pass was dropped by RB Pedro Bronson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB R.Finch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Magana | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB A.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-HOU24 (4Q: 13:28) Roderick Bownes punted 50 yards. Donovan Malone returned the kick 16 yards to the BUF42. Tackled by Jamie Lord. |
1-10-BUF42 (4Q: 13:17) Blake Ruoff pass completed to WR Kai Humphries for -4 yards. Tackled by S Omar Austin.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Brennan | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Boyer | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Alexander | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | RCB N.Madison | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | DB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS O.Austin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-14-BUF38 (4Q: 12:54) Blake Ruoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Caden Sinclair. DE Andrew Cowles hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Talley | Protect | +++ | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Shaw | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Cortez | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB E.Lincoln | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| --- | RCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-14-BUF38 (4Q: 12:48) Play-Action. Blake Ruoff pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kai Humphries. CB Nolan Madison defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| --- | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB N.Madison | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB T.Freestone | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-14-BUF38 (4Q: 12:37) Abraham Thorne punted 37 yards. Gary Burgess returned the kick 5 yards to the HOU30. Tackled by Kirk Rivera. |
1-10-HOU30 (4Q: 12:30) Dan Puzzuoli pass was dropped by RB Isaac Hall. PENALTY: G Hunter Kakoza of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT I.Hall | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Fleming | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | LCB W.Nachman | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | DB A.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS J.Duran | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-HOU20 (4Q: 12:20) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Aaron Tubbs for 17 yards. Tackled by S Eduardo Downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB C.Bernstein | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| +++ | WLB N.Carter | Bump and Run | --- | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | LCB S.Phillips | Bump and Run | --- | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Buckley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-HOU37 (4Q: 11:57) Pedro Bronson ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Casey Bernstein, assisted by OLB Butch Magana.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE G.Riley | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Magana | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| --- | MLB C.Bernstein | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| +++ | WLB N.Carter | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | LCB S.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-HOU35 (4Q: 11:30) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Troy Floyd for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Casey Bernstein, assisted by S Donovan Malone.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | +++ | SLB B.Magana | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Floyd | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Bernstein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| +++ | WLB N.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | LCB S.Phillips | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Buckley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 10:48) Puzz Puzzuoli scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Rico Buckley and assisted by ILB Casey Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | --- | | RB I.Hall | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Bernstein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-BUF48 (4Q: 10:12) Isaac Hall ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Archie Berggren. OLB Butch Magana crushed Steven Kirk to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE G.Riley | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Magana | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB C.Bernstein | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| --- | LCB W.Nachman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| --- | NB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-BUF49 (4Q: 09:46) Isaac Hall ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Demetrius Keen, assisted by OLB Nicholas Carter.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Shipp | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| --- | 3tcDT A.Berggren | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| +++ | MLB B.Magana | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| +++ | WLB N.Carter | In Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | LCB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB W.Nachman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
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4-2-BUF49 (4Q: 09:24) Isaac Hall ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Butch Magana. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Shipp | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| --- | 3tcDT A.Berggren | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB K.Rivera | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB B.Magana | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| +++ | LCB N.Carter | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB W.Nachman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF49 (4Q: 09:13) C.J. Carlson ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries, assisted by ILB Elijah Lincoln. Key block delivered by Stan Brewer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE A.Boyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea |
| +++ | NT D.Forsythe | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe |
| +++ | RDE A.Cowles | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Talley |
| +++ | WILB E.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-HOU45 (4Q: 08:30) Blake Ruoff pass completed to TE Juan Talley for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Elijah Lincoln.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Talley | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Von der Ahe | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Cowles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Shea | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Shaw | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB E.Lincoln | Short Zone | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-HOU42 (4Q: 07:58) Leonard Shaw ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Lenny Matson, assisted by OLB Carson Biletnikoff.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea |
| +++ | NT K.Humphries | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe |
| --- | RDE A.Boyer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Shaw | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Talley |
| +++ | WILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | WLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS O.Austin | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-2-HOU43 (4Q: 07:13) Abraham Thorne punted 43 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 07:08) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Mercury Maxwell for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Casey Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | --- | | TE A.Tubbs | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Bernstein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| +++ | WLB N.Carter | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | LCB S.Phillips | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB R.Buckley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-HOU21 (4Q: 06:34) Dan Puzzuoli kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Walter Nachman, assisted by S Donovan Malone.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE A.Berggren | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE G.Riley | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall |
| +++ | MLB B.Magana | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB C.Bernstein | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| --- | RCB S.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-HOU25 (4Q: 06:04) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Gary Burgess for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Butch Magana, assisted by CB Spencer Phillips. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Shipp | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB R.Finch | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB A.Reeves | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 05:17) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gary Burgess. S Eduardo Downs defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB C.Bernstein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU43 (4Q: 05:05) Isaac Hall ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Butch Magana, assisted by S Donovan Malone.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell |
| +++ | RDE G.Riley | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Magana | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn |
| +++ | WLB C.Bernstein | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| --- | LCB W.Nachman | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB A.Reeves | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 3-7-HOU46 (4Q: 04:38) PENALTY: T Darrin Hasting of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-12-HOU41 (4Q: 04:32) Dan Puzzuoli scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Butch Magana and assisted by CB Andre' Reeves.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | --- | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB R.Finch | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB R.Buckley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| --- | NB A.Reeves | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-HOU46 (4Q: 04:02) Roderick Bownes punted 36 yards. Donovan Malone returned the kick 8 yards to the BUF26. Tackled by Carson Biletnikoff. |
1-10-BUF26 (4Q: 03:55) Leonard Shaw ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Dwayne Shipley, assisted by OLB Carson Biletnikoff. Key block delivered by Stan Brewer. Brewer flattened Andrew Cowles to ensure the play's success.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries |
| +++ | NT D.Forsythe | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe |
| +++ | RDE A.Cowles | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Shaw | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Matson | In Box | --- | | FB J.Small |
| +++ | WILB E.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS O.Austin | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-BUF31 (4Q: 03:09) C.J. Carlson ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff, assisted by DE Alexander Boyer. Key block delivered by Marquis Douglas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE A.Boyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe |
| +++ | RDE A.Cowles | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | --- | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF37 (4Q: 02:26) C.J. Carlson ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher, assisted by ILB Lenny Matson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe |
| +++ | RDE A.Cowles | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| --- | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-7-BUF40 (4Q: 02:19) C.J. Carlson ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Shea |
| +++ | NT D.Forsythe | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe |
| +++ | RDE A.Cowles | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Spy | +++ | | TE J.Talley |
| +++ | WILB E.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
3-3-BUF44 (4Q: 02:11) C.J. Carlson ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Dwayne Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Ruoff |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Von der Ahe |
| --- | RDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Sinclair |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Carlson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Lincoln | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Shea |
| +++ | WLB R.Alexander | In Box | +++ | | LT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Douglas |
| --- | RCB N.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Gardner |
| +++ | FS J.Burnett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-6-BUF41 (4Q: 02:01) Abraham Thorne punted 52 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU07. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-HOU07 (4Q: 01:54) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Mercury Maxwell for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Casey Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Bernstein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-HOU15 (4Q: 01:30) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Riley Lynn. S Donovan Malone defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Bernstein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-HOU15 (4Q: 01:23) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Gary Burgess for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Butch Magana. Burgess gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Shipp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Berggren | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Fleming | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | DB A.Reeves | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS J.Duran | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU30 (4Q: 01:02) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Riley Lynn for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Eduardo Downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | --- | | RB I.Hall | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Bernstein | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Malone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS E.Downs | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 00:56) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mercury Maxwell. CB Andre' Reeves defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Bronson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | DB A.Reeves | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS J.Duran | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU43 (4Q: 00:47) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Isaac Hall for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Butch Magana. Hall gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Shipp | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Berggren | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| +++ | NB R.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | DB A.Reeves | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS J.Duran | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-HOU46 (4Q: 00:38) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Aaron Tubbs. DT Archie Berggren hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Berggren | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Burgess | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Riley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| --- | NB R.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | DB A.Reeves | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS J.Duran | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-7-HOU46 (4Q: 00:31) Dan Puzzuoli pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Cary Williams. DE Aaron Shipp blocked the pass. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Shipp | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Berggren | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Keen | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Magana | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Protect | --- | LCB W.Nachman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Hasting |
| +++ | RCB S.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.Mayes |
| --- | NB R.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | DB A.Reeves | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS B.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS J.Duran | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-HOU46 (4Q: 00:21) Blake Ruoff dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Buffalo Bills 13, Houston Texans 9 |