| Played in New England, MA, weather: 19 degrees, fair, 4 mph wind. |
| New England won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Samuel Stallings kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (1Q: 15:00) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to WR J.J. Lang for 27 yards. Tackled by S Mickey Berry. Lang gained 8 yards after the catch. PENALTY: T Kendall Snyder of New England was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Lang | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-NED15 (1Q: 14:49) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to FB Asher Kostinko for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher. Kostinko gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Double TE | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-9-NED26 (1Q: 14:09) PENALTY: T Kendall Snyder of New England was called for a False Start. |
2-14-NED21 (1Q: 13:59) High Tide Henson ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Dale Lee.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Lang |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | In Box | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-NED29 (1Q: 13:18) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 14 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine, assisted by OLB Chase Jeffries. Rivers gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Wright | Short Zone | --- | | RB K.Henson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Lang | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS S.Ferrara | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED43 (1Q: 12:35) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to TE Nicholas Riffe for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart. Riffe gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Terrell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB K.Henson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU44 (1Q: 12:00) Kim Henson ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Mickey Berry, assisted by DE Ken Wayne. Key block delivered by Toby Van Verth.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Terrell |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Riffe |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-HOU38 (1Q: 11:35) Caleb Greathouse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jose Rivers. OLB Chase Jeffries hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Double TE | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| --- | SS M.Berry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-HOU38 (1Q: 11:31) Caleb Greathouse sacked by OLB Chase Jeffries for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Kendall Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-HOU43 (1Q: 10:48) Dilly Dilly punted 43 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 10:41) Brock Flynn ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari, assisted by DE Ruben Fillion. PENALTY: T C.J. Riemersma of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB R.Nieves | In Box | --- | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB B.Auyeung | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| --- | FS B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-HOU10 (1Q: 10:35) Dan Puzzuoli kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 16 yards. Tackled by S Curtis Hammond. Key block delivered by Paul Coles.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB R.Nieves | In Box | --- | | RB B.Flynn |
| +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Out of Box | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Out of Box | --- |
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2-4-HOU26 (1Q: 10:00) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Zach Allen. Keen gained 24 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.White | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED49 (1Q: 09:14) Puzz Puzzuoli sacked by OLB Richard Nieves for a loss of 14 yards. Sack allowed by C.J. Riemersma. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Bert Keen for 3 yards to the HOU40.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Summers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB E.Bout | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-21-HOU40 (1Q: 08:30) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Earnest Hatcher for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Richard Nieves.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Summers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB E.Bout | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-12-HOU49 (1Q: 07:53) Dan Puzzuoli pass was dropped by WR Bert Keen. PENALTY: G Paul Coles of Houston was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE C.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-12-HOU49 (1Q: 07:45) Darren Rohr punted 51 yards. Touchback. Houston's Omar Parker was hurt on the play. |
1-10-NED20 (1Q: 07:40) Kim Henson ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Kelley, assisted by DE Louie Sagapolutele. Key block delivered by Donnie Searcy.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Riffe |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Spy | +++ | | TE M.Lee |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-NED26 (1Q: 07:03) Play-Action. Caleb Greathouse pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Kelley. Rivers gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Terrell | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED34 (1Q: 06:16) High Tide Henson ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Kelley, assisted by ILB Joseph Newhart.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Terrell |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | TE N.Riffe |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-NED38 (1Q: 05:53) Kim Henson ran a draw inside the right guard for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries. Key block delivered by Donnie Searcy. Searcy ran over Carson Biletnikoff to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | --- | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Lang |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | --- | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU45 (1Q: 05:11) High Tide Henson ran around the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine. Key block delivered by Jim Smith. The defense looked a little sluggish on this cold day.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | --- | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Terrell |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Lang |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU35 (1Q: 04:38) High Tide Henson ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Mickey Berry. Key block delivered by Jamal Bradford. PENALTY: WR Heath Terrell of New England was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell |
| --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Lang |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-HOU45 (1Q: 04:28) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to RB Kim Henson for 13 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine. Henson gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | --- | | RB K.Henson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Lang | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU32 (1Q: 03:59) Kim Henson ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Terrell |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | TE N.Riffe |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU31 (1Q: 03:18) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 2 yards. Tackled by S Mickey Berry. PENALTY: G Donnie Searcy of New England was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-HOU41 (1Q: 03:08) Play-Action. Caleb Greathouse pass completed to RB Kim Henson for 7 yards. Tackled by S Mickey Berry. Henson gained 4 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Tito Lucas on the HOU34. PENALTY: OLB Carson Biletnikoff of Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Terrell | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | --- | | RB K.Henson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 02:58) Kim Henson ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele, assisted by S Mickey Berry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Lang |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU36 (1Q: 02:16) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff. Rivers gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Lee | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB A.Kostinko | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Double TE | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU22 (1Q: 01:31) Play-Action. Caleb Greathouse pass was dropped by WR Heath Terrell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Lang | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU22 (1Q: 01:25) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to RB Kim Henson for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries. Henson gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Lang | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Wright | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB K.Henson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Terrell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB S.Ferrara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | DB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Greer | Double Z(FL) | --- |
|
1-4-HOU04 (1Q: 00:58) Caleb Greathouse sacked by OLB Chase Jeffries for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Jamal Bradford.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Lang | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WILB M.Kelley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| --- | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-12-HOU12 (1Q: 00:35) Caleb Greathouse scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Double TE | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
3-6-HOU06 (2Q: 15:00) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Marshall Akiyama. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: G Donnie Searcy of New England was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Terrell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-HOU03 (2Q: 14:54) Fred Benson attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 3, Houston 0 |
| (2Q: 14:46) Fred Benson kicked off 64 yards from the NED35. Rod Barlow returned the ball 28 yards to the HOU29. Tackled by Jose Rivers. |
1-10-HOU29 (2Q: 14:22) Brock Flynn ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB R.Nieves | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB B.Auyeung | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-HOU25 (2Q: 13:52) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Walt Tubbs for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Amari Ojeda. Tubbs gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Short Zone | --- | | RB W.Tubbs | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Spy on QB | --- | | FB P.Forney | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Summers | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB E.Bout | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU43 (2Q: 13:19) Walt Tubbs ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford. Key block delivered by Daquan O'Neill. PENALTY: TE Cary Williams of Houston was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| --- | RDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB R.Nieves | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB E.Bout | Out of Box | --- | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Out of Box | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-15-HOU38 (2Q: 13:10) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. OLB Aiden Ward drove right through Cary Williams to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | --- | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| --- | NB Z.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
| 2-15-HOU38 (2Q: 13:01) PENALTY: G Paul Coles of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-20-HOU33 (2Q: 12:50) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 2 yards. Tackled by S Curtis Hammond, assisted by ILB Tracy Ford. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston's Earnest Hatcher was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Summers | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB E.Bout | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-18-HOU35 (2Q: 12:26) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brock Flynn. ILB Tracy Ford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE C.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Myers | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-18-HOU35 (2Q: 12:22) Darren Rohr punted 44 yards. Kerry Ballard returned the kick 16 yards to the NED37. Tackled by Karl Nuston. |
| 1-10-NED37 (2Q: 12:12) PENALTY: TE Nicholas Riffe of New England was called for a False Start. |
| 1-15-NED32 (2Q: 12:07) PENALTY: ILB Malcolm Kelley of Houston was called for Encroachment. |
1-10-NED37 (2Q: 12:02) Caleb Greathouse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Nicholas Riffe. CB Brody Fisher hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Terrell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED37 (2Q: 11:58) High Tide Henson ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Mickey Berry, assisted by DE Dale Lee.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| --- | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Lang |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-NED42 (2Q: 11:36) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Wright | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Lang | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS S.Ferrara | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU48 (2Q: 11:08) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to WR J.J. Lang for 32 yards. Tackled by CB Lincoln Greer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lang gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Lucas | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Lang | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU16 (2Q: 10:28) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to TE Matthew Lee for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: RB Kim Henson of New England was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Protect | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Protect | --- | SILB J.Newhart | Double TE | +++ | | TE M.Lee | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-15-HOU21 (2Q: 10:17) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to FB Asher Kostinko for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB K.Henson | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | --- | | FB A.Kostinko | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Double TE | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU13 (2Q: 09:46) Kim Henson ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Marshall Akiyama, assisted by ILB Joseph Newhart. Key block delivered by Darko Searcy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Lang |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | --- | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-5-HOU05 (2Q: 09:01) Tito Lucas ran a reverse around left end for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Donnie Searcy. New England 9, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Riffe |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson |
| +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 09:01) Extra point by Fred Benson was good. New England 10, Houston 0 |
| (2Q: 08:52) Fred Benson kicked off 70 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 08:52) Brock Flynn ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB R.Nieves | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB C.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Out of Box | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-8-HOU27 (2Q: 08:23) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 6 yards. Tackled by S Britt Fore, assisted by ILB Tracy Ford. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage. New England's Aiden Ward was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU33 (2Q: 07:36) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Earnest Hatcher for 26 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hatcher gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Myers | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB M.Summers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB Z.Allen | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-NED41 (2Q: 07:04) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Brock Flynn for 24 yards. Tackled by OLB Richard Nieves. Flynn gained 23 yards after the catch. PENALTY: T Clifton Burgo of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Myers | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB C.Hammond | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB E.Bout | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | --- | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-HOU49 (2Q: 06:49) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Walt Tubbs. OLB Aiden Ward hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Summers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB E.Bout | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| --- | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-HOU49 (2Q: 06:45) Dan Puzzuoli pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB R.Nieves | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB E.Bout | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS A.Ojeda | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-20-HOU49 (2Q: 06:38) Dan Puzzuoli pass was dropped by WR Bert Keen.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Myers | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | DB E.Bout | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-20-HOU49 (2Q: 06:28) Darren Rohr punted 51 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NED20 (2Q: 06:23) Kim Henson ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Kelley. Key block delivered by Toby Van Verth.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Terrell |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Riffe |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-NED29 (2Q: 05:50) Caleb Greathouse scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Mickey Berry and assisted by ILB Joseph Newhart.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Terrell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED37 (2Q: 05:17) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for -4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart, assisted by CB Lincoln Greer.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT H.Terrell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-NED33 (2Q: 04:57) Kim Henson ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Mickey Berry, assisted by ILB Joseph Newhart.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | --- | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Lang |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-NED39 (2Q: 04:23) Caleb Greathouse pass fell incomplete, intended for RB High Tide Henson. DE Dale Lee drove right through Kendall Snyder to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-NED39 (2Q: 04:16) Rickey Dilly punted 59 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU02. |
1-10-HOU02 (2Q: 04:06) Brock Flynn ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Curtis Hammond.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Myers |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB R.Nieves | In Box | --- | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Spy | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB C.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | In Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU01 (2Q: 03:38) Walt Tubbs ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB R.Nieves | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | WILB M.Summers | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB E.Bout | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU05 (2Q: 03:01) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. ILB Tracy Ford defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE C.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-HOU05 (2Q: 02:54) Darren Rohr punted 49 yards. Kerry Ballard returned the kick 18 yards to the HOU36. Tackled by Phil Forney. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Asher Kostinko at the HOU36. |
1-10-HOU36 (2Q: 02:47) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to WR J.J. Lang for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher, assisted by S Mickey Berry. Lang gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Lang | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU21 (2Q: 02:31) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to WR Erik Mooney for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.Mooney | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-3-HOU03 (2Q: 02:06) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to WR J.J. Lang for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New England 16, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Lucas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Lang | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (2Q: 02:06) Extra point by Fred Benson was good. New England 17, Houston 0 |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| (2Q: 01:58) Fred Benson kicked off 56 yards from the NED35. Rod Barlow returned the ball 19 yards to the HOU28. Tackled by Erik Bout. |
1-10-HOU28 (2Q: 01:50) Walt Tubbs ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB R.Nieves | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB C.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU30 (2Q: 01:31) Puzz Puzzuoli sacked by ILB Tracy Ford for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Paul Coles.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB R.Nieves | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB C.Hammond | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB B.Auyeung | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| --- | NB Z.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-HOU27 (2Q: 01:07) Puzz Puzzuoli pass was dropped by WR Don White. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE C.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Myers | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | DB E.Bout | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS B.Fore | Double SLOT | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-HOU27 (2Q: 01:01) Darren Rohr punted 41 yards. Kerry Ballard called for a fair catch at the NED32. |
1-10-NED32 (2Q: 00:53) High Tide Henson ran a trap outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff. Key block delivered by Jamal Bradford.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Riffe |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Lucas |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | TE M.Lee |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| New England called a time out. |
2-1-NED41 (2Q: 00:42) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to WR Tito Lucas for 17 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lucas gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Terrell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | --- | | TE N.Riffe | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Kelley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Deep Zone | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| New England called a time out. |
1-10-HOU42 (2Q: 00:32) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to WR Kerry Ballard for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries. PENALTY: WR Kerry Ballard of New England was called for Illegal Motion.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | --- | | FB A.Kostinko | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-15-HOU47 (2Q: 00:32) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to WR J.J. Lang for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart. Lang gained 5 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Lincoln Greer of Houston was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | --- | | RB K.Henson | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Lang | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU31 (2Q: 00:25) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 10 yards. Tackled by S Mickey Berry. Rivers gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Lucas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Lang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| New England called a time out. |
| 1-10-HOU21 (2Q: 00:03) Fred Benson attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 20, Houston 0 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Fred Benson kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 15:00) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Brock Flynn for 11 yards. Tackled by S Britt Fore. Flynn gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU36 (3Q: 14:22) Walt Tubbs ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Dustin Johnston.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Myers |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Fillion | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB R.Nieves | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | WILB M.Summers | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | LCB C.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB E.Bout | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU37 (3Q: 13:37) Brock Flynn ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Dustin Johnston.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Spy | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | In Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-3-HOU43 (3Q: 13:02) PENALTY: T C.J. Riemersma of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-8-HOU38 (3Q: 12:58) Dan Puzzuoli pass was dropped by WR Bert Keen.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE C.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Myers | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | RCB B.Auyeung | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | DB E.Bout | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| --- | FS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-HOU38 (3Q: 12:50) Darren Rohr punted 47 yards. Kerry Ballard returned the kick 8 yards to the NED23. Tackled by Carson Biletnikoff. |
1-10-NED23 (3Q: 12:43) High Tide Henson ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries. Key block delivered by Darko Searcy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | --- | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Lang |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED34 (3Q: 12:20) Kim Henson ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart, assisted by CB Dashawn Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Lang |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NED35 (3Q: 11:38) Play-Action. Caleb Greathouse pass completed to TE Nicholas Riffe for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Spy on QB | --- | | TE M.Lee | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NED46 (3Q: 11:06) Caleb Greathouse pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Kim Henson. ILB Malcolm Kelley defended the pass. Houston's Dashawn Palmer was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Terrell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED46 (3Q: 10:59) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Lincoln Greer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Lang | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-NED50 (3Q: 10:23) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to RB Kim Henson for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Marshall Akiyama.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.Mooney | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Lucas | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB T.Wright | Short Zone | --- | | RB K.Henson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Terrell | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB S.Ferrara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | DB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Greer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-HOU49 (3Q: 09:45) Dilly Dilly punted 49 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 09:39) Dan Puzzuoli kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Ben Auyeung, assisted by OLB Richard Nieves.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Myers |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB R.Nieves | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn |
| +++ | SILB T.Ford | Spy | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB C.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS E.Salari | In Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-HOU18 (3Q: 08:59) Brock Flynn ran inside the left guard for 28 yards. Tackled by CB Zach Allen. Key block delivered by Daquan O'Neill. O'Neill ran over Erik Bout to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Myers |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | --- | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Fillion | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB R.Nieves | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Spy | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB E.Bout | Out of Box | --- | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | In Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU46 (3Q: 08:16) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. DE Dustin Johnston defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB C.Hammond | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB E.Bout | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| --- | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU46 (3Q: 08:09) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Walt Tubbs. CB Erik Bout hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB R.Nieves | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Summers | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB E.Bout | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU46 (3Q: 08:05) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE C.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB R.Nieves | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB E.Bout | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS B.Fore | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-6-NED50 (3Q: 07:26) Darren Rohr punted 49 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NED01. |
1-10-NED01 (3Q: 07:18) Kim Henson ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Owen Springer. Key block delivered by Jim Smith.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | --- | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Lang |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Lucas |
| +++ | SLB T.Wright | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Terrell |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | --- | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | DB C.Biletnikoff | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Greer | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-NED13 (3Q: 06:42) High Tide Henson ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele, assisted by S Mickey Berry. Key block delivered by Toby Van Verth.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Terrell |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | --- | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Riffe |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-NED19 (3Q: 06:15) Caleb Greathouse pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Jose Rivers. DE Louie Sagapolutele blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Lee | Protect | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Double TE | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-NED19 (3Q: 06:09) Caleb Greathouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tito Lucas. DE Marshall Akiyama hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: WR Tito Lucas of New England was called for Illegal Motion. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE N.Riffe | Protect | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Protect | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Lee | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WILB M.Kelley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-NED19 (3Q: 06:05) Rickey Dilly punted 43 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU38. |
1-10-HOU38 (3Q: 05:55) Brock Flynn ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Adam Fulton.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Farrell |
| +++ | SLB R.Nieves | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Forney |
| +++ | WILB M.Summers | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| --- | RCB E.Bout | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU41 (3Q: 05:22) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Josh Myers for 12 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari, assisted by CB Zach Allen. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED47 (3Q: 04:42) Brock Flynn ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB R.Nieves | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB E.Bout | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-NED47 (3Q: 04:07) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Adam Fulton, assisted by S Britt Fore. Keen gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Myers | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-NED39 (3Q: 03:39) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to FB Charles Farrell for 8 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari, assisted by CB Zach Allen. Farrell gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.White | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Farrell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB M.Summers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB Z.Allen | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
1-10-NED31 (3Q: 02:52) Brock Flynn ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Richard Nieves, assisted by CB Ben Auyeung.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.White |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Spy | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | In Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-NED31 (3Q: 02:17) Walt Tubbs ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Adam Fulton, assisted by OLB Richard Nieves.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB R.Nieves | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | WILB M.Summers | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB E.Bout | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-NED32 (3Q: 01:46) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 24 yards. Tackled by S Amari Ojeda. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Keen gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-8-NED08 (3Q: 01:11) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli sacked by DE Dustin Johnston and DE Ruben Fillion for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by C.J. Riemersma.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB T.Ford | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB B.Auyeung | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| --- | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-13-NED13 (3Q: 00:40) Dan Puzzuoli kept the ball, running inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Curtis Hammond.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Myers |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Spy | +++ | | RB B.Flynn |
| +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB C.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-NED11 (3Q: 00:06) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New England 20, Houston 6
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE C.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Short Zone | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 00:06) Extra point by Samuel Stallings was good. New England 20, Houston 7 |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| (4Q: 15:00) Samuel Stallings kicked off 62 yards from the HOU35. Carson Young returned the ball 20 yards to the NED23. Tackled by Karl Nuston. PENALTY: CB Erik Bout of New England was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-NED08 (4Q: 14:35) High Tide Henson ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Mickey Berry, assisted by OLB Carson Biletnikoff.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | --- | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Lang |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-NED08 (4Q: 14:03) Kim Henson ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele, assisted by ILB Joseph Newhart.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Lang |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-NED04 (4Q: 13:22) Play-Action. Caleb Greathouse pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Kelley, assisted by OLB Carson Biletnikoff. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Terrell | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Short Zone | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| --- | WLB C.Jeffries | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-NED09 (4Q: 12:52) Rickey Dilly punted 37 yards. The ball was downed at the NED46. Houston's Phil Forney was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-NED46 (4Q: 12:43) Brock Flynn ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Aiden Ward. DE Dustin Johnston knocked down Clifton Burgo to break up the play. PENALTY: CB Ben Auyeung of New England was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Myers |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB R.Nieves | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | LCB C.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Out of Box | --- | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB E.Bout | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED33 (4Q: 12:35) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Walt Tubbs. DE Ruben Fillion hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.White | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Farrell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB M.Summers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB E.Bout | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED33 (4Q: 12:30) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Double SLOT | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Man-to-Man | --- | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-10-NED33 (4Q: 11:53) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Brock Flynn for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Curtis Hammond. Flynn gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Myers | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | RCB E.Bout | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | DB B.Auyeung | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-NED29 (4Q: 11:20) Samuel Stallings attempted a 46 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
1-10-NED36 (4Q: 11:14) Kim Henson ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Kim Henson to the NED42.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Lang |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas |
| +++ | SLB T.Wright | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Terrell |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | DB C.Biletnikoff | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-NED42 (4Q: 10:43) Kim Henson ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Ken Wayne. PENALTY: RB Kim Henson of New England was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Riffe |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Lee |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Spy | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NED37 (4Q: 10:36) Kim Henson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer, assisted by S Mickey Berry.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Terrell |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE J.Rivers |
| --- | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Riffe |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-NED38 (4Q: 10:10) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to WR Tito Lucas for 4 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Terrell | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | --- | | FB A.Kostinko | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB T.Wright | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-NED42 (4Q: 09:35) Rickey Dilly punted 55 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU03. |
1-10-HOU03 (4Q: 09:26) Walt Tubbs ran outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford, assisted by DE Dustin Johnston. Key block delivered by Daquan O'Neill.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| +++ | RDE R.Fillion | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB R.Nieves | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | WILB M.Summers | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB E.Bout | Out of Box | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU15 (4Q: 08:52) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Cary Williams for 15 yards. Tackled by S Britt Fore. Williams gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB E.Bout | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU30 (4Q: 08:20) Brock Flynn ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Aiden Ward.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Myers |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Williams |
| --- | RDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow |
| +++ | SLB R.Nieves | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB B.Auyeung | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| --- | NB Z.Allen | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| --- | FS B.Fore | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-HOU27 (4Q: 07:35) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Earnest Hatcher for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Williams | Protect | --- | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Summers | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB E.Bout | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-HOU36 (4Q: 07:06) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Earnest Hatcher for 27 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari. Hatcher gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Summers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB E.Bout | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED37 (4Q: 06:27) Dan Puzzuoli pass was dropped by WR Bert Keen. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| --- | FS B.Fore | Double SLOT | +++ |
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2-10-NED37 (4Q: 06:19) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Walt Tubbs for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Richard Nieves. Tubbs gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Summers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB E.Bout | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-NED33 (4Q: 05:59) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. CB Erik Bout defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE C.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB E.Bout | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-6-NED33 (4Q: 05:52) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Earnest Hatcher. S Edgar Salari defended the pass. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Myers | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WILB M.Summers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | RCB E.Bout | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED33 (4Q: 05:46) High Tide Henson ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Mickey Berry. Key block delivered by Jamal Bradford. PENALTY: WR Heath Terrell of New England was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Terrell |
| --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Lucas |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | TE N.Riffe |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-NED23 (4Q: 05:40) High Tide Henson ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele, assisted by OLB Chase Jeffries.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Lang |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-17-NED26 (4Q: 04:55) Kim Henson ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Carson Biletnikoff, assisted by DE Louie Sagapolutele.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Lang |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-13-NED30 (4Q: 04:12) Kim Henson ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Ferrara. PENALTY: DT Karl Nuston of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | --- | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell |
| +++ | SLB T.Wright | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Lang |
| +++ | WLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB C.Jeffries | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| --- | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-NED35 (4Q: 04:06) High Tide Henson ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Owen Springer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | --- | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell |
| +++ | SLB T.Wright | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Lang |
| +++ | WLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB C.Jeffries | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-3-NED40 (4Q: 03:20) Rickey Dilly punted 53 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU07. |
1-10-HOU07 (4Q: 03:13) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Earnest Hatcher for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Ruben Fillion.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Short Zone | --- | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Short Zone | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB E.Bout | Deep Zone | --- | | C P.Coles |
| --- | NB Z.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-HOU10 (4Q: 02:54) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Don White for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Aiden Ward, assisted by CB Zach Allen. White gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: T C.J. Riemersma of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.White | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB B.Auyeung | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-12-HOU05 (4Q: 02:46) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Brock Flynn for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Double SLOT | --- | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-HOU16 (4Q: 02:21) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Rod Barlow for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Richard Nieves, assisted by S Amari Ojeda. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Nieves | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Myers | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Summers | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | LCB A.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-HOU23 (4Q: 02:00) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. DE Curtis Griffin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE C.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Myers | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.White | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | NB Z.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | DB E.Bout | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS B.Fore | Double SLOT | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU23 (4Q: 01:53) Dan Puzzuoli pass was dropped by WR Bert Keen. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE C.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | LCB C.Hammond | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| --- | RCB B.Auyeung | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Short Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | DB E.Bout | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| --- | FS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-HOU23 (4Q: 01:44) Dan Puzzuoli scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by S Britt Fore.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE C.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB P.Forney | Protect | +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | DB E.Bout | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS B.Fore | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-1-HOU32 (4Q: 01:17) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rod Barlow. ILB Tracy Ford defended the pass. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE C.Griffin | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.White | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Williams | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Barlow | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Flynn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB C.Hammond | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Burgo |
| +++ | RCB B.Auyeung | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB Z.Allen | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Coles |
| +++ | DB E.Bout | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS B.Fore | Short Zone | +++ | | RT D.O'Neill |
| +++ | FS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU32 (4Q: 01:11) Kim Henson ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Brody Fisher, assisted by DE Dale Lee. Key block delivered by Jim Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Lucas |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-1-HOU23 (4Q: 01:03) High Tide Henson ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Chase Jeffries, assisted by DE Dale Lee.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Lucas |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Lang |
| +++ | WLB C.Jeffries | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
3-2-HOU24 (4Q: 00:51) Kim Henson ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Kelley, assisted by OLB Carson Biletnikoff. Key block delivered by Donnie Searcy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB C.Greathouse |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | --- | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell |
| +++ | SLB C.Biletnikoff | In Box | +++ | | RB K.Henson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Lang |
| +++ | WLB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB C.Jeffries | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB L.Greer | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG J.Bradford |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Out of Box | --- |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 1-10-HOU19 (4Q: 00:42) Caleb Greathouse dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: New England Patriots 20, Houston Texans 7 |