| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 61 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Buffalo won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Samuel Stallings kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 15:00) Frank Cooley pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 6 yards. Tackled by S Claude Carruthers.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Archer | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | RCB N.Madison | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | NB F.Kitchens | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | DB M.Swift | Short Zone | --- | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-4-BUF31 (1Q: 14:20) Frank Cooley sacked by OLB Chase Jeffries for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Nick Floyd.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-BUF27 (1Q: 13:44) Frank Cooley pass completed to WR Starscream Branch for 22 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer, assisted by ILB Malcolm Kelley. Branch gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.Gliniak | Protect | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-BUF49 (1Q: 13:09) Carlos Rayburn ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Marvin Swift.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak |
| --- | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Small |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-HOU49 (1Q: 12:39) Iceman Cooley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marcos Michel. OLB Chase Jeffries defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| --- | RCB B.Fisher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-HOU49 (1Q: 12:32) Iceman Cooley pass completed to TE Tristan Prior for 16 yards. Tackled by S Francisco Kitchens. Houston's Mickey Berry was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Shea | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Kelley | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT M.Michel | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | RCB N.Madison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | NB F.Kitchens | Short Zone | --- | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | DB M.Swift | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU33 (1Q: 11:59) Play-Action. Frank Cooley pass completed to WR Marcos Michel for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries, assisted by S Not Taylor Swift.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Burkett | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB J.Small | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Short Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-HOU29 (1Q: 11:27) Frank Cooley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marcos Michel. OLB Chase Jeffries hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 3-6-HOU29 (1Q: 11:18) PENALTY: T Nick Floyd of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
3-11-HOU34 (1Q: 11:12) Frank Cooley pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Luke Gliniak. DE Ken Wayne hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| --- | SS M.Swift | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| --- | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-HOU34 (1Q: 11:05) Les Bibla attempted a 51 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
1-10-HOU41 (1Q: 10:58) Play-Action. Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Lionel Henson, assisted by OLB Marquis Cote.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-HOU44 (1Q: 10:12) Puzz Puzzuoli sacked by DE Ricardo Brantley for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Clifton Burgo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB L.Henson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| --- | NB D.McAlister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-14-HOU37 (1Q: 09:28) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass was intended for WR Rod Barlow and was intercepted by OLB Marquis Cote at the BUF49. The interception was returned 51 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Buffalo 6, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB D.Nichols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS M.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 09:28) Extra point by Les Bibla was good. Buffalo 7, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 09:17) Les Bibla kicked off 63 yards from the BUF35. Brock Flynn returned the ball 26 yards to the HOU28. Tackled by James Reese. |
1-10-HOU28 (1Q: 08:57) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquis Cote. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Keen gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Bump and Run | --- | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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1-10-HOU43 (1Q: 08:23) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Alejandro Burgess. Barlow gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Protect | +++ | SLB H.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Farrell | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.McAlister | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Lane | Deep Zone | --- |
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| 2-1-BUF48 (1Q: 07:36) PENALTY: QB Dan Puzzuoli of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-6-HOU47 (1Q: 07:30) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Josh Myers for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquis Cote. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Bump and Run | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF47 (1Q: 07:01) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 9 yards. Tackled by S Nickel Nichols.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB H.Carpenter | Short Zone | --- | | FB P.Forney | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.McAlister | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Bump and Run | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Lane | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-BUF38 (1Q: 06:35) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod Barlow. DT Andre Walton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB M.Cote | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-BUF38 (1Q: 06:28) Puzz Puzzuoli kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Antoine Taylor. Key block delivered by Paul Coles.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn |
| +++ | MLB H.Carpenter | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Myers |
| +++ | WLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB S.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB L.Henson | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF35 (1Q: 05:49) Dan Puzzuoli scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Lionel Henson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB L.Henson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-BUF26 (1Q: 05:23) Dan Puzzuoli kept the ball, running around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Alejandro Burgess, assisted by OLB Marquis Cote. Key block delivered by Chance Osterhaus.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | In Box | --- | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE G.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs |
| +++ | SLB H.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Farrell |
| +++ | MLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.McAlister | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Lane | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF23 (1Q: 04:59) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Lionel Henson. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Bump and Run | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-11-BUF24 (1Q: 04:37) PENALTY: T C.J. Riemersma of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-16-BUF29 (1Q: 04:30) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Josh Myers for 19 yards. Tackled by S Dominic Nichols. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: G Hunter Kakoza of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Double X(SE) | --- |
|
2-26-BUF39 (1Q: 04:19) Brock Flynn ran a draw inside the right guard for 39 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by C.J. Riemersma. Buffalo 7, Houston 6
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE G.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 04:19) Extra point by Samuel Stallings was good. Houston 7, Buffalo 7 |
| (1Q: 04:01) Samuel Stallings kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 04:01) Russell Archer ran a draw inside the left guard for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff. Key block delivered by Riddick Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | RCB N.Madison | Out of Box | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | NB F.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | DB M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS J.Newhart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF43 (1Q: 03:17) Frank Cooley pass completed to WR Starscream Branch for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-BUF48 (1Q: 02:52) Iceman Cooley pass completed to WR Starscream Branch for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart. Branch gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Prior | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.Michel | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU32 (1Q: 02:10) Frank Cooley pass completed to WR Johnathan Shea for -3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Claude Carruthers, assisted by S Marvin Swift.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Deep Zone | --- | | RT H.Lukehart |
| --- | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-13-HOU35 (1Q: 01:35) Frank Cooley pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Russell Archer. PENALTY: CB Brody Fisher of Houston was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Burkett | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | --- | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Short Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 01:25) Frank Cooley pass completed to RB Carlos Rayburn for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff, assisted by ILB Joseph Newhart. Rayburn gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.Gliniak | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | --- | | FB J.Small | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-5-HOU15 (1Q: 01:03) Frank Cooley pass completed to WR Starscream Branch for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff, assisted by ILB Joseph Newhart. Branch gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Shea | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Archer | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | RCB N.Madison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | NB F.Kitchens | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | DB M.Swift | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS J.Newhart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-9-HOU09 (1Q: 00:18) Russell Archer ran inside the right guard for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Riddick Anderson. Buffalo 13, Houston 7
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | --- | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 00:18) Extra point by Les Bibla missed. |
| (1Q: 00:12) Les Bibla kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 00:12) Brock Flynn ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Andre Walton, assisted by DT James Reese. Key block delivered by C.J. Riemersma. Buffalo's Marquis Cote was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE G.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Cote | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Myers |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS M.DeStefano | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-3-HOU32 (2Q: 15:00) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: S Dominic Nichols of Buffalo was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 14:54) Brock Flynn ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Andre Walton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.White |
| +++ | RDE G.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS M.DeStefano | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-12-HOU35 (2Q: 14:30) PENALTY: WR Bert Keen of Houston was called for a False Start. |
| 2-17-HOU30 (2Q: 14:25) PENALTY: G Paul Coles of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-22-HOU25 (2Q: 14:18) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Josh Myers for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Lionel Henson. Myers gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Deep Zone | --- | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU41 (2Q: 13:37) Play-Action. Puzz Puzzuoli sacked by DE Gene Bernard and DE Alejandro Burgess for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Chance Osterhaus.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Farrell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU37 (2Q: 13:07) Darren Rohr punted 44 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the BUF19. |
| 1-10-BUF19 (2Q: 12:57) PENALTY: WR Johnathan Shea of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
1-15-BUF14 (2Q: 12:51) Frank Cooley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Johnathan Shea. S Marvin Swift defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| --- | SS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| --- | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-BUF14 (2Q: 12:43) Play-Action. Frank Cooley scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher and assisted by OLB Carson Biletnikoff.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Burkett | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB J.Small | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Short Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| --- | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF19 (2Q: 12:10) Frank Cooley pass was dropped by WR Johnathan Shea.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB S.Ferrara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| --- | NB N.Madison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-BUF19 (2Q: 12:02) Abraham Thorne punted 29 yards. Rod Barlow returned the kick 16 yards to the BUF32. Tackled by Hardy Carpenter. |
1-10-BUF32 (2Q: 11:54) Walt Tubbs ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Antoine Taylor, assisted by OLB Hardy Carpenter.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| --- | 3tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE G.Bernard | In Box | --- | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB H.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Farrell |
| +++ | MLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.McAlister | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS M.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Lane | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-BUF28 (2Q: 11:20) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bert Keen. DE Ricardo Brantley blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB L.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-BUF28 (2Q: 11:16) Dan Puzzuoli scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by S Devante McAlister and assisted by CB Lionel Henson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF19 (2Q: 10:35) Brock Flynn ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Lionel Henson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE G.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS M.DeStefano | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF16 (2Q: 09:54) Brock Flynn ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Lionel Henson, assisted by OLB Marquis Cote. Key block delivered by C.J. Riemersma.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | In Box | --- | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE G.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-6-BUF06 (2Q: 09:27) Walt Tubbs ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Clifton Burgo. Houston 13, Buffalo 13
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | In Box | --- | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE G.Bernard | In Box | --- | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB H.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Farrell |
| +++ | MLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.McAlister | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 09:27) Extra point by Samuel Stallings was good. Houston 14, Buffalo 13 |
| (2Q: 09:19) Samuel Stallings kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 09:19) Brody Mahon ran around right end for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart. Key block delivered by Riddick Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | --- | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | In Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF41 (2Q: 08:41) Brody Mahon ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Dale Lee. Key block delivered by Riddick Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Shea |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | --- | | RB B.Mahon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-BUF46 (2Q: 07:59) Starscream Branch ran a reverse around right end for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Dale Lee. Key block delivered by Darius Bialo.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Reagor |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn |
| +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | TE L.Gliniak |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Spy | --- | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | --- | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | In Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU49 (2Q: 07:21) Frank Cooley sacked by OLB Chase Jeffries for a loss of 5 yards. Jeffries ran right past Riddick Anderson and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Protect | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Reagor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| --- | SS M.Swift | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-BUF46 (2Q: 06:55) Brody Mahon ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Michel |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU48 (2Q: 06:25) Frank Cooley pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 14 yards. Tackled by S Marvin Swift. Branch gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Prior | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU34 (2Q: 05:43) Frank Cooley pass completed to TE Tristan Prior for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Short Zone | --- | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Deep Zone | --- | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-2-HOU26 (2Q: 05:01) Carlos Rayburn ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Ken Wayne, assisted by ILB Joseph Newhart. Key block delivered by Nick Floyd. Houston's Malcolm Kelley was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Small |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | In Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU24 (2Q: 04:36) Brody Mahon ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU24 (2Q: 03:53) Iceman Cooley pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Johnathan Shea. S Marvin Swift blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| --- | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| --- | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU24 (2Q: 03:46) Frank Cooley pass completed to WR Johnathan Shea for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| --- | SS M.Swift | Deep Zone | --- | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-HOU18 (2Q: 03:14) Les Bibla attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 16, Houston 14 |
| (2Q: 03:06) Les Bibla kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 03:06) Brock Flynn ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Alejandro Burgess.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB L.Henson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-HOU21 (2Q: 02:38) Puzz Puzzuoli pass was intended for WR Josh Myers and was intercepted by S Dominic Nichols at the HOU36. The interception was returned 7 yards. Tackled by Josh Myers. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Keen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | --- | MLB M.Cote | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB L.Henson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU29 (2Q: 02:28) Play-Action. Frank Cooley sacked by DE Dale Lee and DE Ken Wayne for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Nick Floyd. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Dale Lee on the HOU33.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| --- | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU33 (2Q: 02:16) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Walt Tubbs for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Ken Lane. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB H.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.McAlister | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Booker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Lane | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-14-HOU29 (2Q: 02:00) Mack Brown ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Lionel Henson, assisted by DE Gene Bernard. PENALTY: G Hunter Kakoza of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE G.Bernard | In Box | --- | | RB M.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Out of Box | --- | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-24-HOU19 (2Q: 01:53) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. OLB Marquis Cote defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Protect | --- | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS M.DeStefano | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-24-HOU19 (2Q: 01:43) Dan Puzzuoli pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Rod Barlow.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS M.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-24-HOU19 (2Q: 01:37) Darren Rohr punted 49 yards. Harvey Burkett returned the kick 9 yards to the BUF41. PENALTY: DE Gene Bernard of Buffalo was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-BUF26 (2Q: 01:29) Frank Cooley pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Branch gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Burkett | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | --- | | FB J.Small | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Short Zone | --- | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Deep Zone | --- | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-BUF35 (2Q: 01:22) Frank Cooley pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Carlos Rayburn. OLB Carson Biletnikoff blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-BUF35 (2Q: 01:17) Frank Cooley pass completed to WR Starscream Branch for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff, assisted by ILB Malcolm Kelley.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Protect | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Reagor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB O.Parker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB T.Wright | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Deep Zone | --- | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Short Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF41 (2Q: 01:08) Frank Cooley pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tristan Prior. OLB Carson Biletnikoff defended the pass. PENALTY: DE Dale Lee of Houston was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Shea | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU44 (2Q: 01:03) Frank Cooley pass was dropped by TE Tristan Prior.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| --- | NB S.Ferrara | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU44 (2Q: 00:57) Iceman Cooley pass completed to FB Luke Gliniak for 12 yards. Tackled by S Claude Carruthers.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.Gliniak | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Short Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
1-10-HOU32 (2Q: 00:47) Iceman Cooley pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Brody Mahon.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU32 (2Q: 00:41) Iceman Cooley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marcos Michel. DE Dale Lee hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| --- | SS M.Swift | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU32 (2Q: 00:35) Frank Cooley pass completed to TE Tristan Prior for 32 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo 22, Houston 14
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Michel | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | --- | | RB R.Archer | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | --- | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 00:35) Extra point by Les Bibla was good. Buffalo 23, Houston 14 |
| (2Q: 00:21) Les Bibla kicked off 71 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 00:21) Mack Brown ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Alejandro Burgess.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Brown | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Booker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-HOU21 (2Q: 00:01) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by S Dominic Nichols and assisted by S Devante McAlister. PENALTY: S Dominic Nichols of Buffalo was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | --- | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Deep Zone | --- | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU26 (2Q: 00:01) Brock Flynn ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Mike DeStefano, assisted by OLB Marquis Cote.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| --- | 3tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE G.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB L.Young | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Les Bibla kicked off 73 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 15:00) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Don White for 9 yards. Tackled by S Pete Callanan, assisted by CB Ken Lane. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.White | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB H.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Farrell | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB D.McAlister | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Lane | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-HOU34 (3Q: 14:37) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Earnest Hatcher for 15 yards. Tackled by S Devante McAlister. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU49 (3Q: 14:15) Brock Flynn ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Ricardo Brantley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE G.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF48 (3Q: 13:41) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Lionel Henson. Keen gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Marquis Cote for 15 yards to the HOU42.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU42 (3Q: 13:31) Iceman Cooley pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 6 yards. Tackled by S Marvin Swift, assisted by DE Dale Lee. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-4-HOU36 (3Q: 13:06) Russell Archer ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries. Key block delivered by Darius Bialo.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | TE L.Gliniak |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU27 (3Q: 12:25) Iceman Cooley pass completed to WR Starscream Branch for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.Gliniak | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Double TE | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | --- | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | --- | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU23 (3Q: 11:43) Frank Cooley pass completed to RB Carlos Rayburn for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU24 (3Q: 11:00) Iceman Cooley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Marcos Michel. S Claude Carruthers defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB S.Ferrara | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| --- | SS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-HOU24 (3Q: 10:53) Les Bibla attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 26, Houston 14 |
| (3Q: 10:47) Les Bibla kicked off 71 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 10:47) Dan Puzzuoli pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bert Keen. DT Andre Walton blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Young | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-HOU25 (3Q: 10:43) PENALTY: T Clifton Burgo of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-15-HOU20 (3Q: 10:35) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. OLB Stanley Garrison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | --- | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB D.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-HOU20 (3Q: 10:29) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Myers. DT Antoine Taylor drove right through Brock Flynn to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.White | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | --- | MLB M.Cote | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| 4-15-HOU20 (3Q: 10:19) Darren Rohr punted 39 yards. Harvey Burkett returned the kick 11 yards to the HOU48. Tackled by Karl Nuston. |
1-10-HOU48 (3Q: 10:09) Russell Archer ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU49 (3Q: 09:43) Carlos Rayburn ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Not Taylor Swift, assisted by OLB Carson Biletnikoff.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | FB J.Small |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | In Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU45 (3Q: 09:13) Frank Cooley pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Johnathan Shea. DE Marshall Akiyama blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-HOU45 (3Q: 09:05) Abraham Thorne punted 45 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 09:00) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to FB Charles Farrell for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquis Cote. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: G Hunter Kakoza of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Farrell | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | --- | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-HOU10 (3Q: 08:51) Brock Flynn ran a draw inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquis Cote, assisted by OLB Stanley Garrison.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE G.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| --- | NB D.McAlister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-24-HOU06 (3Q: 08:11) Dan Puzzuoli pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Mack Brown. DE Alejandro Burgess blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | --- | 3tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Brown | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB H.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | LCB D.McAlister | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS K.Lane | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-24-HOU06 (3Q: 08:05) Dan Puzzuoli pass was dropped by WR Bert Keen. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB H.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Farrell | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | LCB D.McAlister | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Lane | Double X(SE) | --- |
|
| 4-24-HOU06 (3Q: 07:56) Darren Rohr punted 53 yards. Harvey Burkett returned the kick 5 yards to the BUF46. Tackled by Karl Nuston. |
1-10-BUF46 (3Q: 07:47) Brody Mahon ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-BUF48 (3Q: 07:19) Brody Mahon ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| --- | NB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-BUF48 (3Q: 06:45) Frank Cooley pass was dropped by WR Otis Branch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| --- | SS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-BUF48 (3Q: 06:38) Abraham Thorne punted 47 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU05. PENALTY: CB Dashawn Palmer of Houston was called for Roughing the Kicker. |
1-10-HOU37 (3Q: 06:27) Frank Cooley pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Brody Mahon. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: C Stan Brewer of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| --- | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-HOU47 (3Q: 06:22) Iceman Cooley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Otis Branch. CB Stan Ferrara defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Burkett | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Short Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-HOU47 (3Q: 06:13) Frank Cooley pass completed to WR Johnathan Shea for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff. Shea gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Short Zone | --- | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU33 (3Q: 05:29) Iceman Cooley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Johnathan Shea. DE Ken Wayne hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-HOU33 (3Q: 05:22) Les Bibla attempted a 50 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 29, Houston 14 |
| (3Q: 05:15) Les Bibla kicked off 72 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 05:15) Brock Flynn ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE G.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU28 (3Q: 04:42) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Josh Myers for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquis Cote, assisted by DE Gene Bernard. Myers gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU43 (3Q: 04:13) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Gene Bernard. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Booker | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU42 (3Q: 03:37) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Myers. S Devante McAlister defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-HOU42 (3Q: 03:27) Puzz Puzzuoli scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquis Cote.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB M.Cote | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-HOU50 (3Q: 02:59) Darren Rohr punted 43 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the BUF07. |
1-10-BUF07 (3Q: 02:49) Brody Mahon ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Ken Wayne, assisted by S Not Taylor Swift.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Small |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | In Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-BUF08 (3Q: 02:19) Russell Archer ran a draw inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer, assisted by ILB Joseph Newhart.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | RCB N.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | NB F.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | DB M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS J.Newhart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-BUF05 (3Q: 01:53) Frank Cooley pass was thrown quickly to avoid the safety, intended for WR Otis Branch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-BUF05 (3Q: 01:47) Abraham Thorne punted 36 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the BUF41. |
1-10-BUF41 (3Q: 01:39) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. DE Ricardo Brantley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF41 (3Q: 01:32) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod Barlow. DE Gene Bernard drove right through Brock Flynn to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | --- | MLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB D.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| --- | NB D.McAlister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Booker | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF41 (3Q: 01:24) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. CB Lamar Young defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Young | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS M.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-BUF41 (3Q: 01:18) Darren Rohr punted 32 yards. Harvey Burkett returned the kick 4 yards to the BUF13. PENALTY: ILB Mackenzie Tesson of Buffalo was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-BUF07 (3Q: 01:10) Carlos Rayburn ran a trap outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Ken Wayne, assisted by S Claude Carruthers. Key block delivered by Joe Small.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Small |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | --- | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-BUF12 (3Q: 00:35) Iceman Cooley pass completed to RB Brody Mahon for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff. Mahon gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: WR Marcos Michel of Buffalo was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-BUF12 (3Q: 00:28) Play-Action. Frank Cooley pass completed to WR Marcos Michel for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Claude Carruthers. PENALTY: C Riddick Anderson of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| --- | SS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-BUF06 (3Q: 00:17) Frank Cooley pass was intended for WR Johnathan Shea and was intercepted by S Claude Carruthers at the BUF18. The interception was returned 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo 29, Houston 20
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB S.Ferrara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| --- | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| --- | NB N.Madison | Short Zone | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| --- | SS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 00:17) Extra point by Samuel Stallings was good. Buffalo 29, Houston 21 |
| (3Q: 00:07) Samuel Stallings kicked off 57 yards from the HOU35. Harvey Burkett returned the ball 26 yards to the BUF34. Tackled by Claude Carruthers. PENALTY: RB Carlos Rayburn of Buffalo was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-BUF16 (4Q: 15:00) Brody Mahon ran inside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart. Key block delivered by Stan Brewer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Michel |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-BUF25 (4Q: 14:29) Carlos Rayburn ran inside the right tackle for 33 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart. Key block delivered by Stan Brewer.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE S.Reagor |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Spy | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | --- | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | In Box | --- | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU42 (4Q: 13:44) Brody Mahon ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries. Key block delivered by Stan Brewer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU34 (4Q: 13:05) Carlos Rayburn ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Marvin Swift, assisted by ILB Joseph Newhart. Key block delivered by Stan Brewer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Small |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU29 (4Q: 12:35) Carlos Rayburn ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele. Key block delivered by Riddick Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | --- | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | FB J.Small |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | --- | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | In Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU24 (4Q: 12:03) Iceman Cooley pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele. Branch gained 18 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Short Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-5-HOU05 (4Q: 11:39) Brody Mahon ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Dale Lee.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| --- | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Michel |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU04 (4Q: 11:15) Iceman Cooley pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Johnathan Shea. DE Louie Sagapolutele blocked the pass. PENALTY: WR Otis Branch of Buffalo was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU09 (4Q: 11:10) Frank Cooley pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. Buffalo 35, Houston 21
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Prior | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 11:10) Extra point by Les Bibla was good. Buffalo 36, Houston 21 |
| (4Q: 11:00) Les Bibla kicked off 70 yards from the BUF35. Rod Barlow returned the ball 18 yards to the HOU13. Tackled by The Goblin Carpenter. |
1-10-HOU13 (4Q: 10:39) Brock Flynn ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Lionel Henson, assisted by OLB Marquis Cote.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE G.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU12 (4Q: 10:01) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Josh Myers for 64 yards. Tackled by S Mike DeStefano. Myers gained 49 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF24 (4Q: 09:15) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-BUF16 (4Q: 08:42) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod Barlow. S Mike DeStefano defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-BUF16 (4Q: 08:35) Puzz Puzzuoli kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison, assisted by DT Brayden Barber. Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Taylor | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn |
| +++ | MLB H.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers |
| +++ | WLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB S.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB L.Henson | Out of Box | --- | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-BUF14 (4Q: 07:56) Brock Flynn ran around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by DE Gene Bernard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | RDE G.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB L.Henson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-16-BUF20 (4Q: 07:27) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. S Devante McAlister defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | --- | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB D.Nichols | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-BUF20 (4Q: 07:21) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Josh Myers. CB Lionel Henson defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Taylor | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-BUF20 (4Q: 07:11) Samuel Stallings attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 36, Houston 24 |
| (4Q: 07:05) Samuel Stallings kicked off 71 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (4Q: 07:05) Frank Cooley sacked by DE Dale Lee for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Hector Lukehart.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Short Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| --- | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-14-BUF21 (4Q: 06:17) Play-Action. Frank Cooley scrambled for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Burkett | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB J.Small | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Short Zone | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF37 (4Q: 05:29) Russell Archer ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Kelley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | --- | | RB R.Archer | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | In Box | --- | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-BUF40 (4Q: 04:45) Carlos Rayburn ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Reagor |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Spy | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| --- | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | In Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-BUF44 (4Q: 03:58) Russell Archer ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries, assisted by DE Ken Wayne. Key block delivered by Riddick Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF49 (4Q: 03:11) Brody Mahon ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | --- | | X(SE) O.Branch |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Gliniak |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Michel |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Small |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| --- | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-BUF49 (4Q: 02:25) Brody Mahon ran around right end for -5 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele, assisted by DE Dale Lee. PENALTY: WR Marcos Michel of Buffalo was called for an Illegal Shift. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB N.Madison | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-15-BUF44 (4Q: 02:25) Russell Archer ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Claude Carruthers.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Reagor |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Archer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | TE L.Gliniak |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-13-BUF46 (4Q: 02:13) Abraham Thorne punted 49 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU05. |
1-10-HOU05 (4Q: 02:04) Dan Puzzuoli pass was dropped by WR Bert Keen.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Brown | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB L.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.DeStefano | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-10-HOU05 (4Q: 01:57) Dan Puzzuoli pass was dropped by WR Bert Keen.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | --- | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB H.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | LCB L.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | NB D.McAlister | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | DB K.Lane | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-HOU05 (4Q: 01:45) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. DE Gene Bernard hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | MLB H.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Farrell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | LCB L.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | DB K.Lane | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU05 (4Q: 01:36) PENALTY: QB Dan Puzzuoli of Houston was called for Delay of Game. |
| 4-12-HOU03 (4Q: 01:36) PENALTY: G Paul Coles of Houston was called for a False Start. |
4-13-HOU02 (4Q: 01:36) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 6 yards. Tackled by S Nickel Nichols. Barlow gained 6 yards after the catch. The ball goes over on downs. Houston's Rod Barlow was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious head injury.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | MLB H.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Farrell | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB L.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB D.McAlister | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | DB K.Lane | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-8-HOU08 (4Q: 01:30) Brody Mahon ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Shea |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-4-HOU04 (4Q: 01:21) Brody Mahon ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS M.Swift | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| +++ | FS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
3-2-HOU02 (4Q: 01:14) Brody Mahon ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Kelley, assisted by DT Karl Nuston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Shea |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Wright | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Michel |
| +++ | WILB O.Parker | In Box | --- | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Anderson |
| +++ | SS D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | RT H.Lukehart |
| --- | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-3-HOU03 (4Q: 00:28) Les Bibla attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 39, Houston 24 |
| (4Q: 00:22) Les Bibla kicked off 61 yards from the BUF35. Bert Keen returned the ball 23 yards to the HOU27. Tackled by Pete Callanan. |
1-10-HOU27 (4Q: 00:12) Dan Puzzuoli sacked by DT Andre Walton for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by C.J. Riemersma.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Reese | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.White | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | MLB H.Carpenter | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | LCB L.Young | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | NB D.McAlister | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| --- | DB K.Lane | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS M.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: Buffalo Bills 39, Houston Texans 24 |