| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 63 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Shaun Gomez kicked off 59 yards from the DEN35. Brock Flynn returned the ball 37 yards to the HOU43. Tackled by Edwin Harris. |
1-10-HOU43 (1Q: 14:17) Puzz Puzzuoli kept the ball, running a counterplay inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Al Katzenmoyer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn |
| +++ | SILB G.Unruh | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| --- | NB C.Hester | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-10-HOU43 (1Q: 13:40) PENALTY: T Chance Osterhaus of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-15-HOU38 (1Q: 13:33) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Brock Flynn for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Joe Westbrook, assisted by ILB Gustavo Unruh. Flynn gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB C.Hester | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-HOU50 (1Q: 12:46) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Pedro Bronson for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Clifton Norton. Bronson gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: OLB Marcos Phillips of Denver was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Meyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT P.Villa | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Bradford | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Westbrook | Short Zone | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Norton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hester | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB E.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN41 (1Q: 12:35) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Cary Williams. OLB Joe Westbrook hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB C.Hester | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DEN41 (1Q: 12:26) Dan Puzzuoli sacked by OLB Marcos Phillips for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Clifton Burgo. PENALTY: G Paul Coles of Houston was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB J.Westbrook | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB J.Beyer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| --- | NB C.Hester | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-31-HOU38 (1Q: 12:14) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. DE Darryl Meyer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Meyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT P.Villa | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Westbrook | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Norton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hester | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB E.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-31-HOU38 (1Q: 12:05) Darren Rohr punted 61 yards. The ball was downed at the DEN01. |
1-10-DEN01 (1Q: 11:57) Gino Murphy ran around left end for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries, assisted by S Not Taylor Swift.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Dole |
| +++ | NT O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Walters |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Murphy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Austin |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-DEN04 (1Q: 11:16) Ralph McNeil kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Dole |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Walters |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Collier |
| +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| --- | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB E.Borders | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-DEN04 (1Q: 10:44) Gino Collier ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Kelley.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Dole |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Walters |
| +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-10-DEN01 (1Q: 10:02) DeAndre Moungey punted 40 yards. Rod Barlow called for a fair catch at the DEN41. |
1-10-DEN41 (1Q: 09:53) Brock Flynn ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Courtney Fulton.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Rasmussen |
| +++ | RDE J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | --- | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB G.Unruh | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB C.Hester | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Spy | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-DEN40 (1Q: 09:24) Brock Flynn ran outside the right tackle for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Joe Westbrook. Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza. Kakoza ran over Courtney Fulton to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB C.Hester | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN18 (1Q: 08:48) Dan Puzzuoli pass was dropped by TE Cary Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB C.Hester | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DEN18 (1Q: 08:38) Brock Flynn ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Joe Westbrook.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| --- | NB C.Hester | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS C.Fulton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-DEN13 (1Q: 07:53) Dan Puzzuoli pass was dropped by WR Rod Barlow.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Meyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT P.Villa | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB J.Westbrook | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Norton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB M.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB J.Beyer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hester | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB E.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS C.Fulton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-DEN13 (1Q: 07:44) PENALTY: TE Cary Williams of Houston was called for a False Start. |
| 4-10-DEN18 (1Q: 07:44) Samuel Stallings attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 3, Denver 0 |
| (1Q: 07:39) Samuel Stallings kicked off 68 yards from the HOU35. Moe Linquist returned the ball 15 yards to the DEN12. Tackled by Josh Myers. PENALTY: FB Raul Austin of Denver was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-DEN05 (1Q: 07:13) Ralph McNeil pass completed to TE Zachary Cates for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher. Cates gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Dole | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.Murphy | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE Z.Cates | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN26 (1Q: 06:37) Gino Murphy ran a trap outside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Owen Springer, assisted by CB Dashawn Palmer. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU DE Marshall Akiyama to the DEN23.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Dole |
| +++ | NT O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Walters |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Murphy | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Austin |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-DEN23 (1Q: 06:27) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Colby Hester. Barlow gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: TE Cary Williams of Houston was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB C.Hester | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-15-DEN28 (1Q: 06:16) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Mason Rasmussen for 11 yards. Tackled by S Reginald Ioane, assisted by OLB Marcos Phillips. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB C.Hester | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-DEN17 (1Q: 05:46) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Cary Williams. OLB Marcos Phillips hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Norton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-DEN17 (1Q: 05:42) Phil Forney ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Reginald Ioane.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wallace |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | RB P.Bronson |
| +++ | SILB G.Unruh | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB C.Norton | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-7-DEN20 (1Q: 05:06) Samuel Stallings attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 6, Denver 0 |
| (1Q: 04:59) Samuel Stallings kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (1Q: 04:59) Gino Murphy ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart, assisted by OLB Chase Jeffries.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Dole |
| +++ | NT O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Walters |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Murphy | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Cates |
| --- | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| --- | FS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-DEN22 (1Q: 04:14) Play-Action. Ralph McNeil pass completed to RB Gino Collier for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Dole | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB E.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-10-DEN25 (1Q: 03:36) Ralph McNeil pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Ken Walters. ILB Joseph Newhart blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Cates | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Austin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Double TE | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-DEN25 (1Q: 03:28) DeAndre Moungey punted 49 yards. Rod Barlow returned the kick 3 yards to the HOU29. Tackled by Gustavo Unruh. |
1-10-HOU29 (1Q: 03:19) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Cary Williams for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Jorge Beyer.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wallace | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Katzenmoyer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Norton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ioane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-13-HOU26 (1Q: 02:48) Brock Flynn ran outside the right tackle for 12 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Marcos Phillips, assisted by DE Josh Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB C.Hester | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-HOU38 (1Q: 02:08) Brock Flynn ran inside the left guard for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Al Katzenmoyer, assisted by DT Gregory Blake. Key block delivered by C.J. Riemersma.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB J.Ketchum | In Box | --- | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Rasmussen |
| +++ | WLB F.Brock | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Westbrook | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | --- | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB E.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Webb | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-HOU50 (1Q: 01:42) Puzz Puzzuoli pass was dropped by WR Rod Barlow. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB M.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB G.Unruh | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Wallace | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB C.Norton | Double TE | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU50 (1Q: 01:36) Puzz Puzzuoli pass was dropped by RB Pedro Bronson.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wallace | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Katzenmoyer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB G.Unruh | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB C.Norton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ioane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-10-HOU50 (1Q: 01:32) PENALTY: G Hunter Kakoza of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-15-HOU45 (1Q: 01:26) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Cary Williams. OLB Joe Westbrook hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wallace | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Katzenmoyer | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB C.Norton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| --- | RCB M.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ioane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-HOU45 (1Q: 01:21) Darren Rohr punted 55 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN20 (1Q: 01:15) Ralph McNeil pass completed to TE Ken Walters for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Cates | Protect | +++ | NT O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Stanton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Murphy | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Austin | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Bump and Run | --- | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-DEN25 (1Q: 00:49) Ralph McNeil pass completed to WR Wendell Tait for 7 yards. Tackled by S Claude Carruthers.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Dole | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Murphy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Austin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Bump and Run | --- | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN32 (1Q: 00:13) Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wendell Tait. OLB Chase Jeffries defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Dole | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Austin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB E.Borders | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN32 (1Q: 00:08) Ralph McNeil pass completed to WR Amir Dole for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Dole | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT O.Springer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Walters | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.Murphy | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | TE Z.Cates | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
3-7-DEN35 (2Q: 15:00) Ralph McNeil pass completed to RB Gino Collier for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Dole | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | TE Z.Cates | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-DEN38 (2Q: 14:39) DeAndre Moungey punted 44 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU18. |
1-10-HOU18 (2Q: 14:29) Brock Flynn ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Joe Westbrook, assisted by CB Jorge Beyer. Key block delivered by C.J. Riemersma.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB E.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Spy | +++ |
|
2-3-HOU25 (2Q: 13:55) Brock Flynn ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Joe Westbrook, assisted by S Courtney Fulton. Key block delivered by Cary Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE J.Matthews | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB C.Hester | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU34 (2Q: 13:14) Play-Action. Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Cary Williams. ILB Gustavo Unruh defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Myers | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Norton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | WLB J.Westbrook | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU34 (2Q: 13:09) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 40 yards. Tackled by S Courtney Fulton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Williams | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Blitz Passer | --- | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB E.Harris | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-DEN26 (2Q: 12:35) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 26 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Keen gained 16 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston 12, Denver 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB E.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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| (2Q: 12:35) Extra point by Samuel Stallings was good. Houston 13, Denver 0 |
| (2Q: 12:22) Samuel Stallings kicked off 53 yards from the HOU35. Moe Linquist returned the ball 20 yards to the DEN32. Tackled by Karl Nuston. |
1-10-DEN32 (2Q: 12:03) Gino Collier ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Karl Nuston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Dole |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Walters |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB E.Borders | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-DEN33 (2Q: 11:27) Gino Collier ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Claude Carruthers.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Dole |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Walters |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Spy | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB E.Borders | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-DEN35 (2Q: 10:56) Ralph McNeil pass completed to TE Zachary Cates for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Kelley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Dole | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Cobb | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE Z.Cates | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-1-DEN41 (2Q: 10:20) DeAndre Moungey punted 39 yards. Rod Barlow called for a fair catch at the HOU20. |
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 10:11) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Pedro Bronson for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Edwin Harris. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | --- | | RB P.Bronson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WILB C.Norton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB E.Harris | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-14-HOU16 (2Q: 09:43) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Brock Flynn for -2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Britt Fore. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Myers | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Norton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-16-HOU14 (2Q: 09:10) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 32 yards. Tackled by S Reginald Ioane. Williams gained 18 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Meyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT P.Villa | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Westbrook | Short Zone | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Norton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hester | Blitz Passer | --- | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB E.Harris | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU46 (2Q: 08:25) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Jorge Beyer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Wallace | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB C.Norton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB E.Harris | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU46 (2Q: 07:46) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Clifton Norton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB C.Norton | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-DEN48 (2Q: 07:27) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Marcos Phillips, assisted by ILB Clifton Norton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB G.Unruh | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Wallace | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB C.Norton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Deep Zone | --- | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ioane | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-DEN45 (2Q: 06:45) Darren Rohr punted 32 yards. Jerry Zessin returned the kick -1 yards to the DEN12. Tackled by Claude Carruthers. |
1-10-DEN12 (2Q: 06:37) Gino Collier ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries, assisted by DT Karl Nuston. Key block delivered by Les Garner.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Dole |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | --- | | TE K.Walters |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Tait |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Spy | --- | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB E.Borders | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-DEN19 (2Q: 06:06) Gino Murphy ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries. Denver's Amir Dole was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Dole |
| +++ | NT O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Walters |
| --- | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Murphy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | TE Z.Cates |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| --- | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-DEN20 (2Q: 05:30) Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Gino Collier. OLB Carson Biletnikoff defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Riley | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB L.Matson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB M.Cobb | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB J.Brewer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-DEN20 (2Q: 05:23) DeAndre Moungey punted 51 yards. Rod Barlow returned the kick 9 yards to the HOU38. Tackled by Edwin Harris. |
1-10-HOU38 (2Q: 05:14) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Moe Linquist, assisted by S Reginald Ioane. Barlow gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB E.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DEN43 (2Q: 04:55) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod Barlow. DE Andres Bradford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Myers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB J.Westbrook | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Ketchum | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Hayes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB E.Harris | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB M.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | DB M.Webb | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DEN43 (2Q: 04:45) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod Barlow. DE Josh Matthews hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB C.Hester | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS C.Fulton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-DEN43 (2Q: 04:37) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. OLB Joe Westbrook defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT P.Villa | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB J.Westbrook | Short Zone | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB C.Norton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB M.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Fore | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB E.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-DEN43 (2Q: 04:30) Darren Rohr punted 32 yards. Jerry Zessin returned the kick 3 yards to the DEN14. Tackled by Ellis Katzenmoyer. |
| 1-10-DEN14 (2Q: 04:19) PENALTY: T Ruben Goodwin of Denver was called for a False Start. |
1-15-DEN09 (2Q: 04:09) Ralph McNeil pass completed to RB Gino Collier for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Marshall Akiyama. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Riley | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB E.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-DEN20 (2Q: 03:27) Wendell Tait ran a reverse around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Kelley. Key block delivered by Ken Walters.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Cates |
| +++ | NT O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Walters |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Murphy |
| +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Spy | --- | | FB R.Austin |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| --- | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN24 (2Q: 03:00) Ralph McNeil pass completed to RB Gino Collier for 4 yards. Tackled by S Claude Carruthers.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Barnes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | TE Z.Cates | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-DEN28 (2Q: 02:42) Ralph McNeil pass completed to WR Wendell Tait for 13 yards. Tackled by S Claude Carruthers. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Tait gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Riley | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Cobb | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | --- | | RB G.Collier | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB E.Borders | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN41 (2Q: 02:20) Ralph McNeil pass completed to TE Ken Walters for 59 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Walters gained 52 yards after the catch. Houston 13, Denver 6
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Barnes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Murphy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Austin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 02:20) Extra point by Shaun Gomez was good. Houston 13, Denver 7 |
| (2Q: 02:05) Shaun Gomez kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 02:05) Brock Flynn ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Reginald Ioane, assisted by ILB Clifton Norton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE A.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| +++ | WILB C.Norton | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB E.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-8-HOU27 (2Q: 01:59) Brock Flynn ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Josh Matthews.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| --- | RDE J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB G.Unruh | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB E.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS C.Fulton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-HOU23 (2Q: 01:33) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod Barlow. DE Andres Bradford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Meyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT P.Villa | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Westbrook | Short Zone | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Norton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB E.Harris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-HOU23 (2Q: 01:26) Darren Rohr punted 57 yards. Jerry Zessin returned the kick 0 yards to the DEN20. Tackled by Karl Nuston. |
1-10-DEN20 (2Q: 01:19) Gino Murphy ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Cates |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Walters |
| --- | RDE M.Cobb | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Barnes |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Murphy | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Stanton |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| --- | NB E.Borders | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| --- | FS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-DEN16 (2Q: 00:53) Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gino Murphy. CB Elias Borders knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Barnes | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Murphy | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Austin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB E.Borders | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-DEN16 (2Q: 00:49) Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Gino Collier. DE Ike Baumgardner hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Cates | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Double TE | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| --- | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-DEN16 (2Q: 00:43) DeAndre Moungey punted 38 yards. Rod Barlow returned the kick 13 yards to the DEN41. Tackled by Tre Stanton. |
| 1-10-DEN41 (2Q: 00:34) PENALTY: QB Dan Puzzuoli of Houston was called for Delay of Game. |
1-15-DEN46 (2Q: 00:34) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Pedro Bronson. S Courtney Fulton knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB C.Hester | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-DEN46 (2Q: 00:29) Puzz Puzzuoli pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Mason Rasmussen. DE Al Katzenmoyer blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Protect | --- | SILB G.Unruh | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB J.Beyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB E.Harris | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS C.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-DEN46 (2Q: 00:22) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Clifton Norton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wallace | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT P.Villa | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Katzenmoyer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Westbrook | Short Zone | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Norton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Phillips | Double TE | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB E.Harris | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB B.Fore | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-11-DEN42 (2Q: 00:15) Darren Rohr punted 42 yards. Touchback. Houston's Karl Nuston was hurt on the play. |
| 1-10-DEN20 (2Q: 00:09) Ralph McNeil dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Samuel Stallings kicked off 71 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (3Q: 15:00) Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wendell Tait. S Marvin Swift defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Barnes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Lewis | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Austin | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN25 (3Q: 14:56) Ralph McNeil pass completed to TE Ken Walters for 23 yards. Tackled by S Marvin Swift. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Walters gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Barnes | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Cobb | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Lewis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB E.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-DEN48 (3Q: 14:14) Ralph McNeil pass completed to WR Wendell Tait for 32 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart. Tait gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Barnes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Murphy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Austin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 13:33) Gino Murphy ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer, assisted by ILB Malcolm Kelley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Barnes |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Walters |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Murphy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Cates |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Spy | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU21 (3Q: 13:01) Ralph McNeil pass completed to WR Kai Barnes for 21 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Barnes gained 3 yards after the catch. Houston 13, Denver 13
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Riley | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Walters | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT K.Barnes | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | --- | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB E.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (3Q: 13:01) Extra point by Shaun Gomez was good. Denver 14, Houston 13 |
| (3Q: 12:49) Shaun Gomez kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 12:49) Bert Keen ran a reverse around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Courtney Fulton. PENALTY: G Hunter Kakoza of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Myers |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE A.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn |
| +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Spy | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB C.Hester | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS C.Fulton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-HOU15 (3Q: 12:41) Brock Flynn ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Gustavo Unruh, assisted by S Reginald Ioane. PENALTY: CB Jorge Beyer of Denver was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| --- | RDE J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB C.Hester | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU28 (3Q: 12:30) Brock Flynn ran inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Courtney Fulton. Key block delivered by C.J. Riemersma.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE A.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | --- | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Spy | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB E.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB C.Hester | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU38 (3Q: 11:53) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 45 yards. Tackled by CB Jorge Beyer. Keen gained 28 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Double TE | +++ | | TE T.Wallace | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Norton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN17 (3Q: 11:13) Mason Rasmussen ran a reverse around right end for 17 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza. Houston 19, Denver 14
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | --- | | RB B.Flynn |
| +++ | SILB G.Unruh | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB E.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB C.Hester | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Out of Box | --- |
|
| (3Q: 11:13) Extra point by Samuel Stallings was good. Houston 20, Denver 14 |
| (3Q: 10:57) Samuel Stallings kicked off 67 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (3Q: 10:57) Gino Murphy ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Kelley, assisted by CB Dashawn Palmer. PENALTY: DE Marshall Akiyama of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | --- | | X(SE) K.Barnes |
| +++ | NT O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Walters |
| +++ | RDE M.Cobb | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Spy | --- | | RB G.Murphy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE Z.Cates |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-5-DEN30 (3Q: 10:49) Gino Collier ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Kelley.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Barnes |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Walters |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Austin |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | --- | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-DEN34 (3Q: 10:23) Ralph McNeil kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Claude Carruthers, assisted by S Marvin Swift. Key block delivered by Les Garner.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Riley |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Walters |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Spy | --- | | RB G.Collier |
| +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB E.Borders | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN42 (3Q: 09:40) Ralph McNeil sacked by OLB Chase Jeffries and DE Ken Wayne for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Clayton Grogg.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Cates | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Barnes | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Murphy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Austin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB M.Kelley | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| --- | LCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| --- | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| --- | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-DEN38 (3Q: 08:59) Ralph McNeil pass completed to TE Ken Walters for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Lincoln Greer, assisted by ILB Joseph Newhart.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Barnes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Murphy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Austin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-9-DEN43 (3Q: 08:17) PENALTY: G Les Garner of Denver was called for a False Start. |
3-14-DEN38 (3Q: 08:07) Ralph McNeil pass completed to TE Ken Walters for 43 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher. Walters gained 22 yards after the catch. PENALTY: T Ruben Goodwin of Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Riley | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Walters | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT R.Goodwin |
| --- | LCB L.Greer | Short Zone | --- | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-24-DEN28 (3Q: 07:48) Ralph McNeil pass completed to RB Gino Collier for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Barnes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Cobb | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | TE Z.Cates | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-22-DEN30 (3Q: 07:07) DeAndre Moungey punted 34 yards. Rod Barlow returned the kick 3 yards to the HOU39. Tackled by Jerry Zessin. |
1-10-HOU39 (3Q: 06:59) Puzz Puzzuoli kept the ball, running around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Gustavo Unruh, assisted by CB Colby Hester.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Myers |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | SILB G.Unruh | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wallace |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB C.Hester | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU39 (3Q: 06:32) Puzz Puzzuoli scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Marcos Webb.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Myers | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Westbrook | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB J.Ketchum | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Hayes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB E.Harris | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | DB M.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS C.Fulton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU40 (3Q: 05:54) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Josh Myers for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Andres Bradford. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Myers gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Meyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Myers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE A.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB J.Westbrook | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Ketchum | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Hayes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB E.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB M.Phillips | Deep Zone | --- | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | DB M.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN46 (3Q: 05:14) Puzz Puzzuoli kept the ball, running a counterplay inside the left tackle for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Edwin Harris. Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn |
| +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Spy | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB E.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN26 (3Q: 04:39) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to FB Phil Forney for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Marcos Phillips. Forney gained 9 yards after the catch. PENALTY: S Courtney Fulton of Denver was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Bump and Run | --- | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB C.Hester | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-8-DEN08 (3Q: 04:33) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod Barlow. CB Colby Hester defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB C.Hester | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-DEN08 (3Q: 04:27) Pedro Bronson ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Marcos Phillips. Houston's Pedro Bronson was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Myers |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Spy | +++ | | RB P.Bronson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| --- | NB C.Hester | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-DEN12 (3Q: 04:00) Puzz Puzzuoli sacked by DE Josh Matthews for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Hunter Kakoza.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Myers | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Wallace | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB C.Norton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-21-DEN21 (3Q: 03:21) Samuel Stallings attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 23, Denver 14 |
| (3Q: 03:13) Samuel Stallings kicked off 72 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (3Q: 03:13) Gino Collier ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries, assisted by S Claude Carruthers. Key block delivered by Andrew Haynesworth.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Riley |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Walters |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| --- | NB E.Borders | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| --- | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-2-DEN33 (3Q: 02:41) Gino Murphy ran a draw inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart. Key block delivered by Raul Austin.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Barnes |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Walters |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Tait |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | --- | | RB G.Murphy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Austin |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-DEN41 (3Q: 02:14) PENALTY: DE Marshall Akiyama of Houston was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-DEN46 (3Q: 02:07) Ralph McNeil kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer, assisted by S Claude Carruthers.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Riley |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Walters |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Collier |
| +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB E.Borders | Out of Box | --- | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-DEN49 (3Q: 01:38) Gino Murphy ran around left end for 27 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart. Key block delivered by Ruben Goodwin.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Barnes |
| +++ | NT O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Walters |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Spy | --- | | RB G.Murphy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | TE Z.Cates |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU24 (3Q: 01:08) Gino Collier ran a draw inside the right guard for 11 yards. Tackled by S Claude Carruthers. Key block delivered by Les Garner.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Riley |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Walters |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Tait |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Spy | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB E.Borders | Out of Box | --- | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-HOU13 (3Q: 00:42) Gino Murphy ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Barnes |
| +++ | NT O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Walters |
| +++ | RDE M.Cobb | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Murphy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Austin |
| --- | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU11 (3Q: 00:17) Gino Collier ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries, assisted by CB Brody Fisher.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Riley |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Walters |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Tait |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| --- | NB E.Borders | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
3-1-HOU04 (4Q: 15:00) Gino Murphy ran around right end for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Les Garner. Houston 23, Denver 20
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE I.Baumgardner | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Barnes |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Walters |
| +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Tait |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Murphy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Austin |
| +++ | WILB L.Matson | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB M.Cobb | In Box | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB J.Brewer | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 15:00) Extra point by Shaun Gomez was good. Houston 23, Denver 21 |
| (4Q: 14:49) Shaun Gomez kicked off 46 yards from the DEN35. Brock Flynn returned the ball 36 yards to the DEN45. Tackled by Derek Lewis. Houston's Cary Williams was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor facial injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-DEN45 (4Q: 14:23) Brock Flynn ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Gregory Blake.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Myers |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB M.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB C.Hester | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-8-DEN43 (4Q: 13:39) PENALTY: G Hunter Kakoza of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-13-DEN48 (4Q: 13:33) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Clifton Norton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Myers | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Norton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ioane | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-DEN44 (4Q: 12:50) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Walt Tubbs. DT Gregory Blake drove right through Clifton Burgo to hurry the quarterback. PENALTY: ILB Clifton Norton of Denver was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WILB C.Norton | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | WLB J.Westbrook | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ioane | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN39 (4Q: 12:44) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Marcos Phillips. Keen gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Short Zone | --- | | TE T.Wallace | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB C.Norton | Double TE | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Man-to-Man | --- | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN18 (4Q: 12:13) Brock Flynn ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Reginald Ioane. Key block delivered by Paul Coles.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | --- | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wallace |
| +++ | WILB C.Norton | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-DEN10 (4Q: 11:33) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Williams gained 5 yards after the catch. Houston 29, Denver 21
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB E.Harris | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (4Q: 11:33) Extra point by Samuel Stallings was good. Houston 30, Denver 21 |
| (4Q: 11:24) Samuel Stallings kicked off 66 yards from the HOU35. Moe Linquist returned the ball 16 yards to the DEN15. Tackled by Josh Myers. |
1-10-DEN15 (4Q: 11:00) Ralph McNeil pass was dropped by WR Wendell Tait.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Riley | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Newhart | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB E.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN15 (4Q: 10:56) Ralph McNeil sacked by DT Angel Ferguson for a loss of 12 yards. Sack allowed by Ruben Goodwin. Houston's Ken Wayne was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor facial injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Barnes | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Lewis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Austin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| --- | LCB B.Fisher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-22-DEN03 (4Q: 10:17) Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Raul Austin. S Marvin Swift defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Barnes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | NT O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Cobb | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB G.Collier | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Austin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-22-DEN03 (4Q: 10:12) DeAndre Moungey punted 45 yards. Rod Barlow called for a fair catch at the DEN48. |
1-10-DEN48 (4Q: 10:01) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 44 yards. Tackled by CB Marcos Webb. Keen gained 27 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT E.Hayes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Westbrook | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Ketchum | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB E.Harris | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB M.Phillips | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | DB M.Webb | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-4-DEN04 (4Q: 09:25) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 36, Denver 21
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT G.Blake | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Matthews | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Short Zone | --- | | FB P.Forney | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB C.Norton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB E.Harris | Bump and Run | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ioane | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 09:25) Extra point by Samuel Stallings was good. Houston 37, Denver 21 |
| (4Q: 09:18) Samuel Stallings kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN25 (4Q: 09:18) Gino Collier ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Marshall Akiyama, assisted by S Claude Carruthers.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Riley |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Walters |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | --- | | RB G.Collier | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-DEN24 (4Q: 08:34) Ralph McNeil kept the ball, running a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Angel Ferguson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Riley |
| +++ | NT A.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Walters |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) W.Tait |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | --- | | RB G.Collier |
| +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Spy | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB E.Borders | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-DEN26 (4Q: 08:07) Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ken Walters. ILB Malcolm Kelley defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Cates | Protect | +++ | NT O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Austin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| --- | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Double TE | +++ |
|
| 4-9-DEN26 (4Q: 08:01) DeAndre Moungey punted 41 yards. Rod Barlow returned the kick 6 yards to the HOU39. Tackled by Edwin Harris. |
1-10-HOU39 (4Q: 07:52) Phil Forney ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Andres Bradford. Key block delivered by Paul Coles. PENALTY: RB Walt Tubbs of Houston was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | --- | | TE T.Wallace |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE A.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs |
| --- | SILB G.Unruh | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB C.Norton | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-15-HOU34 (4Q: 07:42) Brock Flynn ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Andres Bradford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE A.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB C.Hester | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-HOU36 (4Q: 06:58) Brock Flynn ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Jorge Beyer.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers |
| +++ | RDE J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | --- | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB G.Unruh | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB E.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Spy | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-HOU38 (4Q: 06:11) Walt Tubbs ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Colby Hester, assisted by ILB Clifton Norton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Meyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | NT P.Villa | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE A.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Norton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen |
| +++ | WLB M.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hester | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB E.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-8-HOU41 (4Q: 05:26) Darren Rohr punted 39 yards. Jerry Zessin called for a fair catch at the DEN20. |
1-10-DEN20 (4Q: 05:17) Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Derek Lewis. DE Ken Wayne hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Barnes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Lewis | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB E.Borders | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN20 (4Q: 05:09) Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wendell Tait. ILB Malcolm Kelley defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Barnes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Cobb | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Murphy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | TE Z.Cates | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| --- | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-DEN20 (4Q: 05:00) Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Raul Austin. ILB Joseph Newhart defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Barnes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Cobb | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Austin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-10-DEN20 (4Q: 04:56) Ralph McNeil pass completed to TE Ken Walters for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Walters gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Riley | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | --- | | RB G.Collier | Protect | +++ | SILB M.Kelley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Deep Zone | --- | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-DEN37 (4Q: 04:30) Ralph McNeil scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Riley | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB M.Cobb | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Lewis | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB E.Borders | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | RCB J.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | DB C.Carruthers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-DEN42 (4Q: 04:04) Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ken Walters. OLB Chase Jeffries defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Barnes | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Lewis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| --- | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB E.Borders | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| --- | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-DEN42 (4Q: 03:58) Ralph McNeil pass completed to TE Zachary Cates for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff, assisted by CB Dashawn Palmer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Barnes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Walters | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | TE Z.Cates | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Short Zone | --- | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Double TE | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DEN48 (4Q: 03:33) Ralph McNeil pass completed to TE Ken Walters for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Lincoln Greer. Walters gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE Z.Cates | Protect | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Stanton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Murphy | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Austin | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB L.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU26 (4Q: 03:11) Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kai Barnes. DE Marshall Akiyama hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Riley | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB E.Borders | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU26 (4Q: 03:05) Ralph McNeil pass completed to WR Kai Barnes for 23 yards. Tackled by ILB Lenny Matson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Riley | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Walters | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.Matson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Deep Zone | --- | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | NB E.Borders | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-3-HOU03 (4Q: 02:38) Ralph McNeil pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Gino Collier.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Barnes | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Austin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-HOU03 (4Q: 02:31) Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Raul Austin. OLB Malachi Cobb 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) K.Barnes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | NT O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Cobb | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Austin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| --- | RCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU03 (4Q: 02:25) Ralph McNeil pass was dropped by TE Ken Walters. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Houston's Chase Jeffries was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Riley | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Double TE | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| --- | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| --- | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-3-HOU03 (4Q: 02:19) Ralph McNeil pass completed to WR Kai Barnes for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 37, Denver 27
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Riley | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT O.Springer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Walters | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Lewis | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 02:19) Ralph McNeil passed to Gino Collier for the successful two-point conversion. Houston 37, Denver 29 |
| (4Q: 02:11) Shaun Gomez kicked off (onside) from the DEN35. HOU Claude Carruthers recovered the kick. PENALTY: WR Derek Lewis of Denver was called for an Illegal Touch on the Kickoff. The penalty was declined. |
1-10-DEN46 (4Q: 02:03) Brock Flynn ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Marcos Phillips, assisted by DE Al Katzenmoyer. Key block delivered by Chance Osterhaus.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| +++ | WILB C.Norton | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-1-DEN37 (4Q: 01:55) Dan Puzzuoli kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Gregory Blake. Key block delivered by C.J. Riemersma.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | --- | | TE T.Wallace |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs |
| +++ | SILB G.Unruh | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Katzenmoyer |
| +++ | WILB C.Norton | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB E.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS R.Ioane | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
1-10-DEN36 (4Q: 01:45) Walt Tubbs ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Marcos Phillips, assisted by S Courtney Fulton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | Spy | +++ | | SLOT M.Rasmussen |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Out of Box | --- | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB C.Hester | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS C.Fulton | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
2-10-DEN36 (4Q: 01:36) Phil Forney ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Marcos Phillips, assisted by S Britt Fore.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wallace |
| --- | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| --- | RDE J.Matthews | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs |
| +++ | SILB G.Unruh | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB C.Norton | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| --- | RCB E.Harris | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Denver called a time out. |
3-14-DEN40 (4Q: 01:24) Walt Tubbs ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Marcos Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Katzenmoyer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | NT G.Blake | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE J.Matthews | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB M.Phillips | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB G.Unruh | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wallace |
| --- | WILB C.Norton | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | WLB J.Westbrook | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | LCB J.Beyer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB M.Linquist | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS R.Ioane | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-7-DEN33 (4Q: 00:41) Darren Rohr punted 33 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-DEN20 (4Q: 00:34) Ralph McNeil pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ken Walters. DE Ike Baumgardner hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Riley | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Cobb | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Barnes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB E.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | DB C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DEN20 (4Q: 00:25) Ralph McNeil pass completed to WR Gino Murphy for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Elias Borders.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Barnes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB G.Murphy | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Cobb | Short Zone | +++ | | TE Z.Cates | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB E.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | RCB J.Brewer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | DB C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | --- | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-DEN26 (4Q: 00:08) Ralph McNeil pass completed to WR Wendell Tait for 30 yards. Tackled by CB Elias Borders. Tait gained 30 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.McNeil |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Barnes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Walters | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE I.Baumgardner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Tait | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Collier | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Cobb | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB Z.Cates | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB E.Borders | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT R.Goodwin |
| +++ | RCB J.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG A.Haynesworth |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Strong |
| +++ | DB C.Carruthers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Garner |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Double TE | +++ | | RT C.Grogg |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: Houston Texans 37, Denver Broncos 29 |