| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 91 degrees, fair, 9 mph wind. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Kendrick Whalen kicked off 74 yards from the CHI35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 15:00) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Pedro Bronson for 8 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Schroeder.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Chernetsky | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-HOU33 (1Q: 14:21) Puzz Puzzuoli scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Darryl Shaw.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Rudman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | DB D.Shaw | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS C.Bondurant | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU45 (1Q: 13:44) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 39 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Schroeder. Williams gained 29 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Chernetsky | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Protect | +++ | SLB B.Pacheco | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB G.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CHI16 (1Q: 13:01) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod Barlow. S Roy Mueller defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Chernetsky | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT T.Head | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Protect | --- | WLB B.Pacheco | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CHI16 (1Q: 12:52) Pedro Bronson ran inside the right guard for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza. Houston 6, Chicago 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Chernetsky | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Farley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell |
| +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 12:52) Extra point by Samuel Stallings was good. Houston 7, Chicago 0 |
| (1Q: 12:38) Samuel Stallings kicked off 71 yards from the HOU35. Roy Mueller returned the ball 29 yards to the CHI23. Tackled by Carson Biletnikoff. Ball was fumbled and recovered by CHI Courtney Prescott on the CHI23. |
1-10-CHI23 (1Q: 12:14) Ralph McNeil pass completed to WR Alex Etheridge for 31 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Dave James. Etheridge gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Protect | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU46 (1Q: 11:30) Ralph McNeil pass completed to WR Alex Etheridge for 32 yards. Tackled by CB Dwayne Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Walton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Protect | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU14 (1Q: 11:04) Ralph McNeil pass completed to TE Earl Browning for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Browning gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston 7, Chicago 6
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT E.Browning | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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| (1Q: 11:04) Extra point by Kendrick Whalen was good. Houston 7, Chicago 7 |
| (1Q: 10:53) Kendrick Whalen kicked off 59 yards from the CHI35. Bert Keen returned the ball 16 yards to the HOU22. Tackled by Darryl Shaw. |
1-10-HOU22 (1Q: 10:29) Isaac Hall ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Josh Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Chernetsky | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Ellard | In Box | --- | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Pacheco | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs |
| --- | MLB K.Farley | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | WLB G.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-HOU25 (1Q: 10:04) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Mercury Maxwell for 53 yards. Tackled by CB Garrett Williams. Maxwell gained 52 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rudman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | DB D.Shaw | Short Zone | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CHI22 (1Q: 09:17) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Mercury Maxwell for 22 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Maxwell gained 7 yards after the catch. PENALTY: S Charlie Bondurant of Chicago was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined. Houston 13, Chicago 7
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Chernetsky | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Bump and Run | --- | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 09:17) Extra point by Samuel Stallings was good. Houston 14, Chicago 7 |
| (1Q: 09:05) Samuel Stallings kicked off 57 yards from the HOU35. Roy Mueller returned the ball 21 yards to the CHI29. Tackled by Cary Williams. |
1-10-CHI29 (1Q: 08:36) Ralph McNeil pass completed to RB Earnest Newman for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Dwayne Shipley. Newman gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Thieman | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Newman | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | --- | | TE N.Wallace | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-CHI36 (1Q: 07:55) Ralph McNeil pass completed to WR Bubba Walton for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Dwayne Shipley. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE B.Lund | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Walton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CHI41 (1Q: 07:35) Play-Action. Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Earl Browning. CB Lincoln Greer defended the pass. PENALTY: CB Dexter Williams of Houston was called for Defensive Holding. Houston's Ben Lund was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Lund | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Newman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Freestone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Hall | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB E.Buckley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | --- | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | DB N.Madison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS B.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CHI46 (1Q: 07:28) Courtney Prescott ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Dwayne Shipley, assisted by OLB Deron Collette. Key block delivered by Jorge Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Ellard |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| --- | NB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-HOU47 (1Q: 06:43) Courtney Prescott ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff. PENALTY: OLB Chase Jeffries of Houston was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Ellard |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU32 (1Q: 06:37) Ralph McNeil pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Earnest Newman. PENALTY: OLB Chase Jeffries of Houston was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Thieman | Protect | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Newman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Wallace | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| --- | RCB B.Fenderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU27 (1Q: 06:30) Ralph McNeil pass was dropped by TE Tevin Ellard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU27 (1Q: 06:20) Ralph McNeil pass completed to TE Earl Browning for 20 yards. Tackled by S Dave James. Browning gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Ellard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-7-HOU07 (1Q: 05:43) Ralph McNeil pass completed to RB Earnest Newman for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston 14, Chicago 13
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Thieman | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Newman | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Wallace | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 05:43) Extra point by Kendrick Whalen was good. Houston 14, Chicago 14 |
| (1Q: 05:32) Kendrick Whalen kicked off 63 yards from the CHI35. Rod Barlow returned the ball 21 yards to the HOU23. Tackled by Darryl Shaw. |
1-10-HOU23 (1Q: 05:02) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Mercury Maxwell for 3 yards. Tackled by S Charlie Bondurant, assisted by CB Garrett Williams. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Chernetsky | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | Rush Passer | --- | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Short Zone | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU26 (1Q: 04:30) Pedro Bronson ran outside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Schroeder. Key block delivered by Chance Osterhaus.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Chernetsky | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | In Box | --- | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Farley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell |
| +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | In Box | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU40 (1Q: 03:59) PENALTY: G Hunter Kakoza of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU35 (1Q: 03:54) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB B.J. Pacheco. Williams gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Chernetsky | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Pacheco | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB G.Kelley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU40 (1Q: 03:12) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 27 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Schroeder. Williams gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Barlow | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rudman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Maxwell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | DB D.Shaw | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CHI33 (1Q: 02:28) Pedro Bronson ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Cole Chernetsky.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Chernetsky | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Farley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell |
| +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-CHI33 (1Q: 02:03) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Bryan Thomas. Williams gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Chernetsky | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE R.Grylicki | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-CHI24 (1Q: 01:20) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Isaac Hall for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Nathaniel Trepanier.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rudman | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | Rush Passer | --- | | RB I.Hall | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB G.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Hodson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CHI18 (1Q: 00:35) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Pedro Bronson for 12 yards. Tackled by S Charlie Bondurant, assisted by CB Garrett Williams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bronson gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Chernetsky | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-6-CHI06 (2Q: 15:00) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 20, Chicago 14
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Rudman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Pacheco | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB G.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 15:00) Extra point by Samuel Stallings was good. Houston 21, Chicago 14 |
| (2Q: 14:53) Samuel Stallings kicked off 50 yards from the HOU35. Bubba Walton returned the ball 29 yards to the CHI44. Tackled by Rod Barlow. |
1-10-CHI44 (2Q: 14:33) Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tevin Ellard. OLB Deron Collette defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Newman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Rubio | Protect | --- | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| --- | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CHI44 (2Q: 14:27) Courtney Prescott ran a draw inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Dave James.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Ellard |
| --- | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-CHI43 (2Q: 13:44) Courtney Prescott ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Taylor Freestone, assisted by CB Lincoln Greer.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton |
| +++ | NT D.Forsythe | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Deneault |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB T.Freestone | Spy | +++ | | SLOT B.Hall |
| +++ | LCB E.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | DB N.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-5-CHI49 (2Q: 13:01) Earnest Fong punted 41 yards. Rod Barlow returned the kick 10 yards to the HOU20. Tackled by Walter Willis. |
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 12:51) Isaac Hall ran a trap outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Josh Matthews, assisted by S Roy Mueller. Key block delivered by Cary Williams.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Rudman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Pacheco | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| +++ | MLB K.Farley | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB G.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-HOU27 (2Q: 12:27) Pedro Bronson ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB B.J. Pacheco. Chicago's Terrance Head was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Chernetsky | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| --- | 3tcDT T.Head | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB K.Farley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell |
| +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| --- | NB K.Schroeder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS C.Bondurant | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-7-HOU23 (2Q: 12:04) PENALTY: WR Bert Keen of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-12-HOU18 (2Q: 12:00) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Mercury Maxwell for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Julio Ellard, assisted by OLB B.J. Pacheco. Maxwell gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rudman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | Rush Passer | --- | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-8-HOU22 (2Q: 11:30) Shawn Barnes punted 57 yards. Efrain Deneault returned the kick 16 yards to the CHI37. Tackled by C.J. Riemersma. |
1-10-CHI37 (2Q: 11:23) Walter Willis ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Marshall Akiyama. Key block delivered by Dana Winslett.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Ellard |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Willis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-CHI45 (2Q: 10:59) Ralph McNeil scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Dwayne Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Protect | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Willis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hall | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| --- | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| --- | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU48 (2Q: 10:22) Walter Willis ran a trap outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Angel Ferguson, assisted by OLB Carson Biletnikoff. Key block delivered by Jorge Sampson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Walton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Ellard |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Willis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU38 (2Q: 09:49) Ralph McNeil pass completed to WR Alex Etheridge for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Lincoln Greer, assisted by CB Bryson Fenderson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Etheridge gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Ellard | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| --- | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-7-HOU35 (2Q: 09:09) Walter Willis ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Angel Ferguson, assisted by CB Dwayne Shipley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Ellard |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Willis | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU35 (2Q: 08:31) Courtney Prescott ran a trap outside the right tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher, assisted by DT Angel Ferguson. Key block delivered by Dana Winslett.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Thieman |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Wallace |
| +++ | WILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-HOU16 (2Q: 07:52) Ralph McNeil pass completed to TE Earl Browning for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Dwayne Shipley. Browning gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Lincoln Greer on the HOU02.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Protect | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Willis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU02 (2Q: 07:46) Isaac Hall ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Josh Matthews, assisted by OLB Kenyon Farley. Key block delivered by Steven Kirk.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Rudman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Pacheco | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| +++ | MLB K.Farley | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB G.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-4-HOU08 (2Q: 07:07) Pedro Bronson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Jacob Miller. PENALTY: CB Garrett Williams of Chicago was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Chernetsky | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Farley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell |
| +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | C S.Kirk |
| --- | NB K.Schroeder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU24 (2Q: 06:56) Pedro Bronson ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Cole Chernetsky, assisted by OLB B.J. Pacheco.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Chernetsky | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Farley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell |
| +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| --- | NB K.Schroeder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU26 (2Q: 06:16) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod Barlow. DT Cole Chernetsky hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Chernetsky | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB B.Pacheco | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB G.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-HOU26 (2Q: 06:11) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to FB Phil Forney for 20 yards. Tackled by S Roy Mueller. Forney gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Chernetsky | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | +++ | SLB B.Pacheco | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB G.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Deep Zone | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU46 (2Q: 05:29) Isaac Hall ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Roy Mueller, assisted by OLB Kenyon Farley.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Chernetsky | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Pacheco | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| +++ | MLB K.Farley | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB G.Kelley | In Box | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU47 (2Q: 04:54) Pedro Bronson ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Charlie Bondurant, assisted by DE Jacob Miller.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Chernetsky | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Farley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell |
| +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU50 (2Q: 04:17) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Mercury Maxwell for 1 yard. Tackled by S Kirk Schroeder, assisted by S Charlie Bondurant. Maxwell gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: T Clifton Burgo of Houston was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rudman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-CHI49 (2Q: 04:07) Shawn Barnes punted 49 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-CHI20 (2Q: 04:01) Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Earl Browning. CB Lincoln Greer defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Thieman | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Willis | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| --- | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CHI20 (2Q: 03:55) Earnest Newman ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Dwayne Shipley. Key block delivered by Henry Hitchcock.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Newman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Rubio |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CHI49 (2Q: 03:22) Earnest Newman ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Ike Baumgardner. Key block delivered by Jordan Maxwell.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Walton |
| +++ | NT D.Forsythe | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Thieman |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | --- | | RB E.Newman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Wallace |
| +++ | WILB L.Matson | In Box | --- | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU43 (2Q: 02:44) Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Earl Browning. OLB Carson Biletnikoff defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| --- | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| --- | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU43 (2Q: 02:37) Play-Action. Ralph McNeil pass completed to TE Tevin Ellard for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Bryson Fenderson, assisted by S Mickey Berry. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Willis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB L.Matson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB M.Cobb | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.James | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU34 (2Q: 02:16) Ralph McNeil pass completed to RB Courtney Prescott for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Dexter Williams. Prescott gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| --- | LCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-3-HOU27 (2Q: 02:00) Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Earnest Newman. DE Ike Baumgardner hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Thieman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Newman | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB K.Rubio | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU27 (2Q: 01:54) Play-Action. Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bubba Walton. S Dave James defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hall | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB E.Buckley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| --- | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-HOU27 (2Q: 01:46) Kendrick Whalen attempted a 44 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 21, Chicago 17 |
| (2Q: 01:39) Kendrick Whalen kicked off 63 yards from the CHI35. Bert Keen returned the ball 37 yards to the HOU39. Tackled by Jacob Miller. |
1-10-HOU39 (2Q: 01:31) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Phil Forney. DE Josh Matthews hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Chernetsky | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU39 (2Q: 01:26) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 35 yards. Tackled by S Roy Mueller. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Keen gained 21 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Chernetsky | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Rudman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-CHI26 (2Q: 00:55) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 26 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Williams gained 27 yards after the catch. Houston 27, Chicago 17
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Rudman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | --- | | RB I.Hall | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Pacheco | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB G.Kelley | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 00:55) Extra point by Samuel Stallings was good. Houston 28, Chicago 17 |
| (2Q: 00:40) Samuel Stallings kicked off 49 yards from the HOU35. Roy Mueller returned the ball 37 yards to the HOU47. Tackled by Rod Barlow. |
1-10-HOU47 (2Q: 00:35) Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bo Hall. CB Bryson Fenderson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hall | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| --- | NB L.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU47 (2Q: 00:26) Play-Action. Ralph McNeil pass was dropped by WR Alex Etheridge.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Newman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Freestone | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT B.Hall | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB E.Buckley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | DB N.Madison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS B.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU47 (2Q: 00:20) Play-Action. Ralph McNeil pass completed to WR Bubba Walton for 38 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries. Walton gained 25 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT E.Browning | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB N.Madison | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB E.Buckley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Chicago called a time out. |
| 1-9-HOU09 (2Q: 00:03) Kendrick Whalen attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 28, Chicago 20 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Samuel Stallings kicked off 52 yards from the HOU35. Bubba Walton returned the ball 53 yards to the HOU34. Tackled by Cary Williams. |
1-10-HOU34 (3Q: 14:22) Ralph McNeil pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Earl Browning. DE Ike Baumgardner blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Ellard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Willis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU34 (3Q: 14:16) Earnest Newman ran around right end for -5 yards. Tackled by S Mickey Berry, assisted by OLB Taylor Freestone.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Deneault |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Newman | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB T.Freestone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Hall |
| +++ | LCB E.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| --- | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | DB N.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| --- | FS B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-15-HOU39 (3Q: 13:34) Courtney Prescott ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Deron Collette.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton |
| +++ | NT D.Forsythe | In Box | --- | | TE M.Thieman |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Wallace |
| +++ | WILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| --- | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-11-HOU35 (3Q: 13:07) Kendrick Whalen attempted a 52 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
1-10-HOU42 (3Q: 13:02) Isaac Hall ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Aaron Rudman. Key block delivered by Clifton Burgo.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rudman | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Chernetsky | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Pacheco | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs |
| +++ | MLB K.Farley | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB G.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-CHI49 (3Q: 12:40) Pedro Bronson ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Aaron Rudman, assisted by DE Julio Ellard. Key block delivered by Chance Osterhaus.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rudman | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Chernetsky | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Ellard | In Box | --- | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Pacheco | In Box | --- | | TE A.Tubbs |
| +++ | MLB K.Farley | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | WLB G.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-CHI45 (3Q: 12:15) Dan Puzzuoli scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Griffin Kelley.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Chernetsky | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Protect | +++ | SLB B.Pacheco | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Floyd | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB G.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-CHI40 (3Q: 11:40) Isaac Hall ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Roy Mueller.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Chernetsky | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Pacheco | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| +++ | MLB K.Farley | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | WLB G.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS K.Schroeder | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-CHI40 (3Q: 11:16) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Aaron Tubbs. CB Nathaniel Trepanier defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rudman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Chernetsky | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Pacheco | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | WLB G.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| --- | RCB N.Trepanier | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-CHI40 (3Q: 11:10) Shawn Barnes punted 40 yards. Touchback. |
| 1-10-CHI20 (3Q: 11:03) PENALTY: OLB Carson Biletnikoff of Houston was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-CHI25 (3Q: 10:55) Walter Willis ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Angel Ferguson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Thieman |
| --- | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | --- | | RB W.Willis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-CHI27 (3Q: 10:19) Ralph McNeil pass completed to WR Bubba Walton for 18 yards. Tackled by S Dave James. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Walton gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Walton | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Hall | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Willis | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Deneault | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Deep Zone | --- | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CHI45 (3Q: 09:40) Courtney Prescott ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Ellard |
| --- | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-CHI45 (3Q: 09:12) Play-Action. Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Walter Willis. CB Dwayne Shipley simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Wallace | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Thieman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Walton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Willis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Rubio | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-CHI45 (3Q: 09:05) Courtney Prescott ran a draw inside the left guard for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Dwayne Shipley. Key block delivered by Jack Fonda.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Ellard |
| +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Spy | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | --- | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB E.Buckley | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU42 (3Q: 08:24) Ralph McNeil pass completed to WR Bubba Walton for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Willis | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C H.Hitchcock |
| --- | NB L.Greer | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-HOU38 (3Q: 07:40) Play-Action. Ralph McNeil pass completed to TE Matthew Thieman for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Deron Collette. Thieman gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Wallace | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Thieman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Walton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Rubio | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | LCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-HOU36 (3Q: 06:58) Courtney Prescott ran a draw inside the right guard for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Deron Collette. Key block delivered by Dana Winslett.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | --- | | TE T.Ellard |
| +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Spy | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB E.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-HOU14 (3Q: 06:23) Walter Willis ran a trap outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries, assisted by CB Bryson Fenderson. Key block delivered by Henry Hitchcock. Hitchcock ran over Brody Fisher to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Walton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | --- | | TE T.Ellard |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Willis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | --- | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-HOU07 (3Q: 05:43) Play-Action. Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alex Etheridge. DE Ike Baumgardner hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: G Dana Winslett of Chicago was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Newman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Hall | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| --- | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-13-HOU17 (3Q: 05:37) Play-Action. Ralph McNeil pass was dropped by WR Bubba Walton. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| --- | NB L.Greer | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| --- | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-13-HOU17 (3Q: 05:30) Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alex Etheridge. OLB Carson Biletnikoff drove right through Dana Winslett to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Hall | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Rubio | Protect | --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| --- | RCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB E.Buckley | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| --- | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-13-HOU17 (3Q: 05:20) PENALTY: K Kendrick Whalen of Chicago was called for Delay of Game. |
| 4-18-HOU22 (3Q: 05:20) Kendrick Whalen attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 28, Chicago 23 |
| (3Q: 05:14) Kendrick Whalen kicked off 51 yards from the CHI35. Rod Barlow returned the ball 23 yards to the HOU37. Tackled by Darryl Shaw. |
1-10-HOU37 (3Q: 04:44) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Aaron Tubbs for -4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Josh Matthews, assisted by S Roy Mueller. PENALTY: T C.J. Riemersma of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Chernetsky | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Pacheco | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB G.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-14-HOU33 (3Q: 04:38) Dan Puzzuoli pass was dropped by TE Cary Williams.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT C.Chernetsky | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Pacheco | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB G.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-14-HOU33 (3Q: 04:32) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 11 yards. Tackled by S Roy Mueller, assisted by S Charlie Bondurant.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rudman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | Rush Passer | --- | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-3-HOU44 (3Q: 03:58) Shawn Barnes punted 39 yards. Efrain Deneault called for a fair catch at the CHI17. |
1-10-CHI17 (3Q: 03:51) Play-Action. Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Earl Browning. CB Lincoln Greer defended the pass. Houston's Ike Baumgardner was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Newman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Freestone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Hall | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB E.Buckley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | DB N.Madison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| --- | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS B.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CHI17 (3Q: 03:43) Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bo Hall. DT Angel Ferguson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: G Dana Winslett of Chicago was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hall | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| --- | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-18-CHI09 (3Q: 03:34) Courtney Prescott ran inside the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Dwayne Shipley. Key block delivered by Jack Fonda. PENALTY: C Henry Hitchcock of Chicago was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Ellard |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| --- | NB L.Greer | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-22-CHI05 (3Q: 03:28) Earnest Newman ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Bryson Fenderson, assisted by OLB Deron Collette.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Newman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Rubio |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| --- | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-13-CHI14 (3Q: 02:50) Courtney Prescott ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries, assisted by OLB Deron Collette.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Ellard |
| +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Collette | Spy | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB E.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-9-CHI18 (3Q: 02:19) Earnest Fong punted 46 yards. Rod Barlow called for a fair catch at the HOU36. |
1-10-HOU36 (3Q: 02:08) Pedro Bronson ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Ramon Grylicki, assisted by S Charlie Bondurant. Key block delivered by Steven Kirk.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Chernetsky | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Rudman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Farley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell |
| +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-HOU44 (3Q: 01:28) Dan Puzzuoli pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Rod Barlow. PENALTY: G Hunter Kakoza of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT C.Chernetsky | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Protect | --- | SLB B.Pacheco | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB G.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-12-HOU34 (3Q: 01:15) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mercury Maxwell. DE Jacob Miller hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Chernetsky | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-12-HOU34 (3Q: 01:10) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 12 yards. Tackled by S Roy Mueller, assisted by CB Bryan Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rudman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | Rush Passer | --- | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Lynn | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Short Zone | --- | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | DB D.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU46 (3Q: 00:45) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Cary Williams. CB Bryan Thomas knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Chernetsky | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Pacheco | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB G.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU46 (3Q: 00:40) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 9 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Schroeder. Keen gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT C.Chernetsky | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | --- | | RB I.Hall | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Pacheco | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Tubbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB G.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-1-CHI45 (3Q: 00:11) Pedro Bronson ran inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by S Deron Hodson. Key block delivered by Steven Kirk.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rudman | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB G.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell |
| +++ | WLB K.Farley | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Pacheco | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB N.Trepanier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Hodson | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Out of Box | --- |
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| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-CHI33 (4Q: 15:00) Isaac Hall ran a draw inside the right guard for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Josh Matthews, assisted by CB Bryan Thomas. Key block delivered by C.J. Riemersma. Houston's Aaron Tubbs was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | In Box | --- | | TE A.Tubbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Chernetsky | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Pacheco | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| +++ | MLB K.Farley | In Box | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB G.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CHI20 (4Q: 14:26) Pedro Bronson ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Roy Mueller, assisted by OLB Kenyon Farley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Chernetsky | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Rudman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Farley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell |
| +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB G.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| --- | NB K.Schroeder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-CHI24 (4Q: 14:02) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Bryan Thomas. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rudman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Double SLOT | +++ |
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3-15-CHI25 (4Q: 13:25) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Bryan Thomas. Barlow gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rudman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT M.Maxwell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-CHI12 (4Q: 12:48) Samuel Stallings attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 31, Chicago 23 |
| (4Q: 12:41) Samuel Stallings kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-CHI25 (4Q: 12:41) Ralph McNeil sacked by OLB Carson Biletnikoff for a loss of 5 yards. Biletnikoff ran right past Dana Winslett and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| --- | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| --- | RCB B.Fenderson | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| --- | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-CHI20 (4Q: 12:02) Ralph McNeil pass completed to WR Bubba Walton for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher, assisted by S Dave James. Walton gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Wallace | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Thieman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Walton | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Rubio | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| --- | SS D.Shipley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-6-CHI29 (4Q: 11:19) Courtney Prescott ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Angel Ferguson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Ellard |
| +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Spy | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB N.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| --- | NB E.Buckley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-5-CHI30 (4Q: 10:40) Earnest Fong punted 33 yards. Rod Barlow returned the kick 19 yards to the CHI44. Tackled by Darryl Shaw. |
1-10-CHI44 (4Q: 10:31) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Bryan Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rudman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Chernetsky | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Protect | +++ | SLB B.Pacheco | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB G.Kelley | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-CHI34 (4Q: 09:47) Puzz Puzzuoli scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB B.J. Pacheco and assisted by S Roy Mueller.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Forney | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT C.Chernetsky | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB B.Pacheco | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Floyd | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB G.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-5-CHI29 (4Q: 09:06) PENALTY: G Hunter Kakoza of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-10-CHI34 (4Q: 08:57) Isaac Hall ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Kirk Schroeder.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Chernetsky | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Pacheco | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| +++ | MLB K.Farley | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB G.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | --- | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-CHI33 (4Q: 08:35) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Pedro Bronson for 1 yard. Tackled by S Roy Mueller, assisted by S Charlie Bondurant.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Rudman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Deep Zone | --- |
|
4-8-CHI32 (4Q: 07:51) Dan Puzzuoli pass was intended for TE Cary Williams and was intercepted by CB Garrett Williams at the CHI20. Tackled by Pedro Bronson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Rudman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT T.Head | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | +++ | MLB K.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS C.Bondurant | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CHI20 (4Q: 07:42) Earnest Newman ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Lenny Matson, assisted by OLB Carson Biletnikoff. Key block delivered by Jack Fonda.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Walton |
| +++ | NT D.Forsythe | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Thieman |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Newman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Collette | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Wallace |
| +++ | WILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-CHI25 (4Q: 07:16) Ralph McNeil pass was dropped by WR Alex Etheridge.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-CHI25 (4Q: 07:08) Play-Action. Ralph McNeil pass completed to FB Kennedy Rubio for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Deron Collette, assisted by S Dave James.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Rubio | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | LCB D.Williams | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Deep Zone | --- | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CHI32 (4Q: 06:38) Ralph McNeil pass completed to TE Matthew Thieman for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Deron Collette.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Thieman | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Newman | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Wallace | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-CHI41 (4Q: 06:07) Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tevin Ellard. CB Dwayne Shipley defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hall | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB D.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-CHI41 (4Q: 06:00) Ralph McNeil pass completed to RB Earnest Newman for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Bryson Fenderson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Newman | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | +++ | | FB K.Rubio | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Matson | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | WLB M.Cobb | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | LCB B.Fenderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.James | Bump and Run | --- | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU50 (4Q: 05:23) Ralph McNeil pass was intended for WR Bo Hall and was intercepted by CB Brody Fisher at the HOU39. The interception was returned 43 yards. Tackled by Bo Hall. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Protect | --- | SILB D.Collette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Hall | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| --- | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CHI18 (4Q: 05:10) Pedro Bronson ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Ramon Grylicki.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Chernetsky | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Farley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell |
| +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-CHI14 (4Q: 04:26) Rod Barlow ran a reverse around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB B.J. Pacheco. Houston's Hunter Kakoza was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor elbow injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rudman | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson |
| +++ | MLB K.Farley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell |
| +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB N.Trepanier | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-CHI09 (4Q: 03:43) Puzz Puzzuoli kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Aaron Rudman. Key block delivered by Clifton Burgo.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rudman | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE R.Grylicki | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson |
| +++ | MLB G.Kelley | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Maxwell |
| +++ | WLB K.Farley | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Pacheco | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB N.Trepanier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS D.Hodson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Out of Box | --- |
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1-7-CHI07 (4Q: 02:58) Pedro Bronson ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Griffin Kelley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| --- | 3tcDT C.Chernetsky | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB B.Pacheco | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Floyd |
| +++ | MLB K.Farley | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | WLB G.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| --- | RCB N.Trepanier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS R.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Schroeder | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Chicago called a time out. |
2-11-CHI11 (4Q: 02:48) Pedro Bronson ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Roy Mueller. Key block delivered by C.J. Riemersma.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rudman | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Head | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE J.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB K.Farley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxwell |
| +++ | WLB B.Pacheco | In Box | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB G.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| +++ | NB K.Schroeder | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Mueller | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Bondurant | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Chicago called a time out. |
3-1-CHI01 (4Q: 02:37) Isaac Hall ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Aaron Rudman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Miller | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Rudman | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Hall | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE B.Pacheco | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| +++ | SLB K.Farley | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | MLB G.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | WLB B.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | C S.Kirk |
| --- | LCB N.Trepanier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB R.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | SS K.Schroeder | In Box | +++ |
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| Chicago called a time out. |
| 4-1-CHI01 (4Q: 02:26) Samuel Stallings attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 34, Chicago 23 |
| (4Q: 02:20) Samuel Stallings kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-CHI25 (4Q: 02:20) Ralph McNeil pass completed to TE Earl Browning for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries, assisted by CB Lincoln Greer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Willis | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-CHI31 (4Q: 02:03) Ralph McNeil pass completed to FB Kennedy Rubio for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Bryson Fenderson. Rubio gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Ellard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Newman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Collette | Short Zone | --- | | FB K.Rubio | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | RCB B.Fenderson | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS D.Shipley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-CHI45 (4Q: 01:56) Ralph McNeil pass completed to TE Tevin Ellard for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Marshall Akiyama, assisted by CB Emmanuel Buckley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Protect | +++ | WLB T.Freestone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Hall | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB E.Buckley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | DB N.Madison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS B.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-12-CHI43 (4Q: 01:37) Ralph McNeil pass completed to RB Courtney Prescott for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Nolan Madison. Prescott gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Freestone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hall | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB E.Buckley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | DB N.Madison | Deep Zone | --- | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS B.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-CHI46 (4Q: 01:14) Ralph McNeil pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Tevin Ellard. DE Marshall Akiyama blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Walton | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Freestone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Hall | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB E.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| --- | NB B.Fenderson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | DB N.Madison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS B.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-9-CHI46 (4Q: 01:08) Ralph McNeil pass completed to TE Earl Browning for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Emmanuel Buckley. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Walton | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT D.Forsythe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Ellard | Protect | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Etheridge | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB C.Prescott | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Freestone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Browning | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | LCB E.Buckley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Sampson |
| +++ | RCB D.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Maxwell |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C H.Hitchcock |
| +++ | DB N.Madison | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Winslett |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Fonda |
| +++ | FS D.James | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-CHI47 (4Q: 00:59) Puzz Puzzuoli dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| 2-11-CHI48 (4Q: 00:13) Dan Puzzuoli dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Houston Texans 34, Chicago Bears 23 |