| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 74 degrees, fair, 10 mph wind. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Shaun Gomez kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 15:00) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Jared Cassidy. Branch gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | --- | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU42 (1Q: 14:18) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Theodore Rivera for 13 yards. Tackled by S Dominic Nichols. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rivera gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF45 (1Q: 13:52) Walt Tubbs ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Brayden Barber, assisted by S Pete Callanan. Key block delivered by Neil Marion.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | --- | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-BUF37 (1Q: 13:19) Play-Action. Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Dan Fitzgerald. DE Alejandro Burgess hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Giles | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT T.Rivera | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | DB B.Auron | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-BUF37 (1Q: 13:14) Walt Tubbs ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Raul Rosenfels.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Rivera |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| --- | LCB O.Hudson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB K.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-3-BUF38 (1Q: 12:31) Darren Rohr punted 38 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 12:24) Frank Cooley pass was intended for WR Ricochet Rendon and was intercepted by CB Dashawn Palmer at the HOU48. The interception was returned 19 yards. Tackled by Riddick Rendon.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WILB J.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB S.Ferrara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Spy on QB | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| --- | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF33 (1Q: 12:11) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Earnest Hatcher for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster. Hatcher gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Cole | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | --- | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-BUF23 (1Q: 11:46) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Starscream Branch for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Raul Rosenfels, assisted by CB Jacob Webster. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Branch gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-BUF17 (1Q: 11:03) Walt Tubbs ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison. Key block delivered by Neil Marion.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | --- | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF10 (1Q: 10:34) Dan Fitzgerald ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison, assisted by DT Andre Walton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Cole |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | --- | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-BUF06 (1Q: 09:55) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Branch gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Houston 6, Buffalo 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Giles | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Double Z(FL) | --- |
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| (1Q: 09:55) Extra point by Samuel Stallings was good. Houston 7, Buffalo 0 |
| (1Q: 09:49) Samuel Stallings kicked off 67 yards from the HOU35. Geoff Monroe returned the ball 16 yards to the BUF14. Tackled by Santiago Kagan. |
1-10-BUF14 (1Q: 09:18) Iceman Cooley pass completed to TE Jack Tyler for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Parker, assisted by CB Dashawn Palmer. Tyler gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | --- | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB S.Ferrara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF31 (1Q: 08:39) Frank Cooley pass completed to RB Mars Armstrong for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Parker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-BUF31 (1Q: 08:00) Play-Action. Frank Cooley pass completed to RB Mars Armstrong for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Ferrara. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Protect | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burkett | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | --- | | FB J.Small | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB S.Ferrara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Double TE | +++ |
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1-10-BUF42 (1Q: 07:21) Marshall Armstrong ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer. Key block delivered by Kirk Coles. Coles ran over Neal Bessette to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | --- | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Small |
| +++ | WILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Spy | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| --- | RCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-BUF48 (1Q: 06:43) Brody Mahon ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquis Cote.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | WILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-BUF47 (1Q: 06:09) Iceman Cooley pass completed to WR Ricochet Rendon for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Rendon | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU43 (1Q: 05:28) Marshall Armstrong ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Bessette, assisted by ILB Joseph Newhart.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Small |
| +++ | WILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| --- | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-HOU41 (1Q: 04:53) Frank Cooley pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jack Tyler. OLB Neal Bessette hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burkett | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE S.Reagor | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB S.Ferrara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Double TE | +++ |
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3-8-HOU41 (1Q: 04:46) Frank Cooley sacked by OLB Marquis Cote for a loss of 6 yards. Cote simply blew through Nick Rose to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| --- | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| --- | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-HOU47 (1Q: 04:25) Abraham Thorne punted 47 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 04:19) Walt Tubbs ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | In Box | --- | | TE E.Hatcher |
| --- | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| --- | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU20 (1Q: 03:53) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Spencer Del Barco.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | --- | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | --- | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU32 (1Q: 03:26) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Walt Tubbs. CB Jacob Webster defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS P.Callanan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS D.Nichols | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU32 (1Q: 03:20) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Theodore Rivera for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Ken Lane. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB M.Giles | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Rivera | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | DB B.Auron | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU36 (1Q: 02:44) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Earnest Hatcher for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hatcher gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF38 (1Q: 02:12) Puzz Puzzuoli pass was dropped by WR Otis Branch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Giles | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE R.Cole | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF38 (1Q: 02:07) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Earnest Hatcher for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Jermaine Webb, assisted by OLB Mario Giles. Hatcher gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Cole | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF28 (1Q: 01:29) Walt Tubbs ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dominic Nichols.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Rivera |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | --- | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF25 (1Q: 01:05) Dan Puzzuoli pass was dropped by WR Otis Branch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
3-7-BUF25 (1Q: 00:58) Dan Puzzuoli pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Richie Cole.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Cole | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-BUF25 (1Q: 00:54) Samuel Stallings attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. PENALTY: OLB Mario Giles of Buffalo was called for Roughing the Kicker. |
1-10-BUF13 (1Q: 00:46) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Walt Tubbs for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster, assisted by OLB Stanley Garrison. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: C Neil Marion of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| --- | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
1-20-BUF23 (1Q: 00:40) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 18 yards. Tackled by S Pete Callanan.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | --- | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-2-BUF05 (2Q: 15:00) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Dan Fitzgerald for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Fitzgerald gained 1 yard after the catch. Houston 13, Buffalo 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | --- | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 15:00) Extra point by Samuel Stallings was good. Houston 14, Buffalo 0 |
| (2Q: 14:49) Samuel Stallings kicked off 63 yards from the HOU35. Geoff Monroe returned the ball 19 yards to the BUF21. Tackled by Cary Williams. |
1-10-BUF21 (2Q: 14:24) Marshall Armstrong ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer, assisted by CB Bryan Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-BUF23 (2Q: 13:50) Marshall Armstrong ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Ferrara, assisted by DE Ken Wayne. Key block delivered by Parker Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Small |
| +++ | WILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF42 (2Q: 13:17) Iceman Cooley pass completed to WR J.C. Cassidy for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Bryan Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Short Zone | --- | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU46 (2Q: 12:32) Iceman Cooley pass completed to WR Down Town Brownlee for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Bryan Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Tyler | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Bump and Run | --- | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU38 (2Q: 11:46) Play-Action. Frank Cooley pass completed to RB Mars Armstrong for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB M.Armstrong | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Bump and Run | --- | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU32 (2Q: 11:06) Marshall Armstrong ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Omar Parker. Buffalo's Kirk Coles was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | --- | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| --- | NB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU31 (2Q: 10:35) Frank Cooley pass completed to TE Jack Tyler for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquis Cote. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Tyler | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU17 (2Q: 09:48) Frank Cooley pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jalen Brownlee. DE Dale Lee blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Double SLOT | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU17 (2Q: 09:41) Marshall Armstrong ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Parker, assisted by CB Santiago Kagan.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| --- | RCB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU11 (2Q: 09:00) Frank Cooley pass completed to WR Down Town Brownlee for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Brownlee gained 1 yard after the catch. Houston 14, Buffalo 6
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Rendon | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burkett | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cassidy | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB S.Kagan | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | DB C.Hines | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 09:00) Extra point by Shaun Gomez was good. Houston 14, Buffalo 7 |
| (2Q: 08:54) Shaun Gomez kicked off 71 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 08:54) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Mario Giles. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: CB Ken Lane of Buffalo was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Cole | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | --- | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS D.Garrison | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU48 (2Q: 08:44) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Starscream Branch for 27 yards. Tackled by S Nickel Nichols. Branch gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB Q.Schwartz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 08:01) Dan Fitzgerald ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Ricardo Brantley, assisted by OLB Stanley Garrison. Key block delivered by Chance Osterhaus.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Cole |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF15 (2Q: 07:30) Dan Fitzgerald ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison. Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF09 (2Q: 06:54) Play-Action. Puzz Puzzuoli pass was dropped by WR Bert Keen.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Giles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Rivera | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | DB B.Auron | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-BUF09 (2Q: 06:49) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Otis Branch. S Dominic Nichols defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB Q.Schwartz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-BUF09 (2Q: 06:43) Samuel Stallings attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 17, Buffalo 7 |
| (2Q: 06:38) Samuel Stallings kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 06:38) Marshall Armstrong ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Bessette, assisted by CB Santiago Kagan. Key block delivered by Parker Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-BUF32 (2Q: 05:53) Frank Cooley pass completed to TE Tristan Prior for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB S.Ferrara | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF44 (2Q: 05:33) Iceman Cooley pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jack Tyler. DE Ken Wayne hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB N.Bessette | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF44 (2Q: 05:26) Iceman Cooley pass completed to TE Jack Tyler for 20 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Omar Parker. Tyler gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Bump and Run | --- | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU36 (2Q: 04:59) Iceman Cooley pass completed to FB Biggie Small for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer, assisted by OLB Omar Parker.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB S.Ferrara | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| --- | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU28 (2Q: 04:41) Iceman Cooley pass was dropped by TE Jack Tyler. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burkett | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WILB J.Newhart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB S.Ferrara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Double TE | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU28 (2Q: 04:34) Brody Mahon ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Claude Carruthers, assisted by OLB Omar Parker. Key block delivered by Nick Floyd.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | WILB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB T.Wright | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU26 (2Q: 04:12) PENALTY: OLB Neal Bessette of Houston was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-HOU21 (2Q: 04:03) Play-Action. Iceman Cooley sacked by DE Ken Wayne for a loss of 12 yards. Sack allowed by Darius Bialo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Protect | --- | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| --- | RCB S.Kagan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| --- | NB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| --- | SS C.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
2-17-HOU33 (2Q: 03:39) Iceman Cooley pass completed to WR J.C. Cassidy for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Parker. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-HOU20 (2Q: 03:20) Frank Cooley pass completed to WR Down Town Brownlee for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Santiago Kagan.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU15 (2Q: 02:58) Frank Cooley pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Marshall Armstrong. CB Bryan Thomas defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| --- | SS C.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Double SLOT | +++ |
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2-10-HOU15 (2Q: 02:51) Frank Cooley pass completed to TE Tristan Prior for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Man-to-Man | --- | | TE T.Prior | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | --- |
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3-1-HOU06 (2Q: 02:30) Iceman Cooley pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Tristan Prior. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | --- | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB T.Wright | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB S.Kagan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| 4-1-HOU06 (2Q: 02:23) Shaun Gomez attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 17, Buffalo 10 |
| (2Q: 02:17) Shaun Gomez kicked off 53 yards from the BUF35. C.J. Hines returned the ball 24 yards to the HOU36. Tackled by Stanley Reagor. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-HOU36 (2Q: 02:00) Dan Fitzgerald ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jared Cassidy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | --- | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Humphries |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| --- | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-HOU40 (2Q: 01:34) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Starscream Branch. DT Raul Rosenfels hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The wind blew that pass off course.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Short Zone | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-HOU40 (2Q: 01:27) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Spencer Del Barco, assisted by S Dominic Nichols.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Deep Zone | --- | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF47 (2Q: 01:02) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Walt Tubbs for 24 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison. Tubbs gained 16 yards after the catch. PENALTY: T Chance Osterhaus of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Deep Zone | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Deep Zone | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-HOU43 (2Q: 00:52) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 29 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Schwartz. Keen gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB Q.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Deep Zone | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
1-10-BUF28 (2Q: 00:40) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Dan Fitzgerald for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB Q.Schwartz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-11-BUF29 (2Q: 00:32) Puzz Puzzuoli scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison. PENALTY: S Pete Callanan of Buffalo was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Short Zone | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| --- | NB S.Del Barco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF24 (2Q: 00:21) Dan Puzzuoli pass was dropped by WR Bert Keen.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB B.Auron | Short Zone | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-BUF24 (2Q: 00:11) Dan Puzzuoli pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Starscream Branch. DT Raul Rosenfels blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| --- | NB S.Del Barco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-10-BUF24 (2Q: 00:03) Samuel Stallings attempted a 41 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Samuel Stallings kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 15:00) Iceman Cooley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harvey Burkett. DE Ken Wayne simply tossed Nick Rose aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: CB Santiago Kagan of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | --- | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| --- | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF30 (3Q: 14:53) Play-Action. Iceman Cooley pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tristan Prior. DE Owen Springer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB S.Ferrara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF30 (3Q: 14:49) Marshall Armstrong ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Parker. PENALTY: OLB Marquis Cote of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | --- | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF35 (3Q: 14:40) Frank Cooley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harvey Burkett. DE Louie Sagapolutele hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| --- | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-BUF35 (3Q: 14:35) PENALTY: TE Jack Tyler of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
2-15-BUF30 (3Q: 14:26) Frank Cooley pass completed to FB Joe Small for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart, assisted by OLB Omar Parker. Small gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB S.Ferrara | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-8-BUF37 (3Q: 13:43) Iceman Cooley pass completed to TE Jack Tyler for 3 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine, assisted by DE Marshall Akiyama. PENALTY: S Mickey Berry of Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF42 (3Q: 13:34) Marshall Armstrong ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | --- | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Small |
| --- | WILB J.Newhart | Spy | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| --- | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-BUF46 (3Q: 12:54) Frank Cooley sacked by DE Owen Springer for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Nick Floyd.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WILB J.Newhart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| --- | SS C.Carruthers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-BUF40 (3Q: 12:18) Iceman Cooley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harvey Burkett. DE Dale Lee hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: S Mickey Berry of Houston was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| --- | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF45 (3Q: 12:07) Marshall Armstrong ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Bessette.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Spy | +++ | | FB J.Small |
| --- | WILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| --- | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF48 (3Q: 11:33) Marshall Armstrong ran around left end for 13 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Claude Carruthers. Key block delivered by Parker Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Small |
| +++ | WILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU39 (3Q: 11:06) Frank Cooley sacked by DE Ken Wayne for a loss of 8 yards. Wayne ran right past Kirk Coles and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| --- | NB B.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| --- | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| --- | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-18-HOU47 (3Q: 10:31) Frank Cooley scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Mickey Berry.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Rendon | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burkett | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Protect | --- | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| --- | RCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-12-HOU41 (3Q: 09:44) Frank Cooley pass completed to TE Jack Tyler for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Tyler gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU29 (3Q: 09:18) Iceman Cooley sacked by DE Dale Lee and OLB Omar Parker for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Darius Bialo. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Nick Rose on the HOU36.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| --- | RCB S.Kagan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-17-HOU36 (3Q: 08:44) Mars Armstrong ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Parker, assisted by OLB Neal Bessette.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burkett |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Cassidy |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | --- | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU28 (3Q: 08:21) Marshall Armstrong ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine, assisted by DE Marshall Akiyama.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-7-HOU26 (3Q: 07:48) Shaun Gomez attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 17, Buffalo 13 |
| (3Q: 07:42) Shaun Gomez kicked off 61 yards from the BUF35. Santiago Kagan returned the ball 28 yards to the HOU32. Tackled by Ken Lane. |
1-10-HOU32 (3Q: 07:13) Dan Fitzgerald ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Raul Rosenfels, assisted by S Pete Callanan.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | --- | | LT J.Singer |
| --- | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU34 (3Q: 06:39) Play-Action. Puzz Puzzuoli pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bert Keen. DT Raul Rosenfels blocked the pass. Buffalo's Dominic Nichols was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-HOU34 (3Q: 06:32) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Starscream Branch for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Quinn Schwartz.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU48 (3Q: 06:00) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Spencer Del Barco, assisted by ILB Jared Cassidy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF49 (3Q: 05:13) Walt Tubbs ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison, assisted by DE Alejandro Burgess.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-BUF47 (3Q: 04:39) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. S Pete Callanan defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-BUF47 (3Q: 04:32) Darren Rohr punted 44 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the BUF03. |
1-10-BUF03 (3Q: 04:23) Play-Action. Frank Cooley pass was dropped by TE Tristan Prior. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF03 (3Q: 04:16) Marshall Armstrong ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquis Cote, assisted by DE Dale Lee.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-BUF08 (3Q: 03:49) Iceman Cooley pass was intended for TE Tristan Prior and was intercepted by S Chris Devine at the BUF16. The interception was returned 2 yards. Tackled by Tristan Prior.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burkett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB S.Ferrara | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| --- | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF14 (3Q: 03:39) Walt Tubbs ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Brayden Barber. Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | --- | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | --- | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Lane | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-2-BUF02 (3Q: 03:17) Walt Tubbs ran inside the right guard for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jamal Singer. Houston 23, Buffalo 13
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT B.Barber | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | MLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | WLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB M.Tesson | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS K.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 03:17) Extra point by Samuel Stallings was good. Houston 24, Buffalo 13 |
| (3Q: 03:09) Samuel Stallings kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 03:09) Frank Cooley pass was dropped by TE Jack Tyler.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB O.Parker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF25 (3Q: 03:00) Iceman Cooley pass completed to FB Joe Small for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Ken Wayne. Small gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB S.Ferrara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF36 (3Q: 02:32) Marshall Armstrong ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | --- | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-BUF38 (3Q: 01:53) Frank Cooley pass completed to RB Marshall Armstrong for 39 yards. Tackled by CB Bryan Thomas. Armstrong gained 31 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Bump and Run | --- | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU23 (3Q: 01:11) Frank Cooley pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jack Tyler. CB Santiago Kagan knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB M.Kelley | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU23 (3Q: 01:01) Frank Cooley pass completed to WR Down Town Brownlee for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Dale Lee. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT R.Rendon | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burkett | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cassidy | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | DB C.Hines | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU13 (3Q: 00:16) PENALTY: G Darius Bialo of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU18 (3Q: 00:09) Brody Mahon ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burkett |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Cassidy |
| +++ | LCB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | DB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-11-HOU14 (4Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Frank Cooley pass completed to TE Tristan Prior for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Prior gained 6 yards after the catch. Houston 24, Buffalo 19
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Protect | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burkett | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB S.Ferrara | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 15:00) Extra point by Shaun Gomez was good. Houston 24, Buffalo 20 |
| (4Q: 14:50) Shaun Gomez kicked off 70 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 14:50) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Walt Tubbs. DE Jerald Tubbs hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU25 (4Q: 14:43) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Spencer Del Barco.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU32 (4Q: 14:18) Walt Tubbs ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Schwartz, assisted by OLB Stanley Garrison. Key block delivered by Neil Marion.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Giles | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU38 (4Q: 13:52) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Earnest Hatcher for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Mario Giles. Hatcher gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Giles | Short Zone | --- | | TE R.Cole | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | --- | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-3-HOU45 (4Q: 13:21) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Theodore Rivera for 15 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Schwartz. Rivera gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: DT Raul Rosenfels of Buffalo was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Giles | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT T.Rivera | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | DB B.Auron | Short Zone | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF40 (4Q: 13:15) Walt Tubbs ran around the left tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison. Key block delivered by Neil Marion.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Rivera |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | --- | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF24 (4Q: 12:32) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. DE Jerald Tubbs hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB Q.Schwartz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS M.Giles | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF24 (4Q: 12:24) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Earnest Hatcher for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison. Hatcher gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | --- | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-BUF05 (4Q: 11:44) Walt Tubbs ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Jerald Tubbs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB M.Giles | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-BUF06 (4Q: 11:03) Walt Tubbs ran a draw inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Jermaine Webb, assisted by DT Andre Walton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-BUF07 (4Q: 10:29) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Walt Tubbs for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Tubbs gained 1 yard after the catch. Houston 30, Buffalo 20
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Giles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Humphries | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB Q.Schwartz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Lane | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (4Q: 10:29) Extra point by Samuel Stallings was good. Houston 31, Buffalo 20 |
| (4Q: 10:19) Samuel Stallings kicked off 63 yards from the HOU35. Marshall Armstrong returned the ball 32 yards to the BUF34. Tackled by Dashawn Palmer. |
1-10-BUF34 (4Q: 09:49) Mars Armstrong ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Claude Carruthers.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Small |
| +++ | WILB J.Newhart | Spy | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| --- | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-BUF38 (4Q: 09:20) Marshall Armstrong ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Bessette.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| --- | NB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| --- | FS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-BUF35 (4Q: 08:50) Iceman Cooley pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR J.C. Cassidy. DE Marshall Akiyama blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-BUF35 (4Q: 08:41) Abraham Thorne punted 39 yards. Rod Barlow returned the kick 17 yards to the HOU43. Tackled by Marshall Armstrong. |
1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 08:32) Dan Puzzuoli sacked by DE Jerald Tubbs for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Neil Marion.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Humphries | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| --- | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| --- | NB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-HOU39 (4Q: 07:58) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Kai Humphries for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster, assisted by DT Raul Rosenfels. Humphries gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Giles | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT T.Rivera | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| --- | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | DB B.Auron | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| --- | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU44 (4Q: 07:12) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 35 yards. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster. Branch gained 24 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Williams | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Bump and Run | --- | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF21 (4Q: 06:28) Dan Fitzgerald ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Schwartz.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-BUF24 (4Q: 05:42) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Starscream Branch for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Auron.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-BUF25 (4Q: 04:57) Puzz Puzzuoli sacked by DT Raul Rosenfels for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Jamal Singer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB S.Garrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| --- | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-BUF27 (4Q: 04:11) Samuel Stallings attempted a 44 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 34, Buffalo 20 |
| (4Q: 04:04) Samuel Stallings kicked off 55 yards from the HOU35. Geoff Monroe returned the ball 22 yards to the BUF32. Tackled by Omar Parker. |
1-10-BUF32 (4Q: 03:56) Frank Cooley pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jack Tyler. CB Bryan Thomas defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF32 (4Q: 03:44) Frank Cooley pass completed to WR Jalen Brownlee for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Santiago Kagan. Brownlee gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | --- | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 03:14) Frank Cooley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR J.C. Cassidy. CB Bryan Thomas defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU37 (4Q: 03:05) Frank Cooley pass completed to TE Jack Tyler for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Bryan Thomas, assisted by S Mickey Berry. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU27 (4Q: 02:48) Iceman Cooley pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jack Tyler. S Chris Devine defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU27 (4Q: 02:40) Frank Cooley pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jalen Brownlee. DE Dale Lee blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU27 (4Q: 02:30) Iceman Cooley pass completed to WR J.C. Cassidy for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Ferrara. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | --- | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB S.Ferrara | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Double SLOT | +++ |
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4-1-HOU18 (4Q: 02:12) Frank Cooley pass completed to RB Brody Mahon for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Cote | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WILB N.Bessette | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | WLB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | LCB S.Ferrara | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | RCB C.Carruthers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-HOU13 (4Q: 02:00) Frank Cooley pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jack Tyler. OLB Omar Parker knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB M.Cote | Double SLOT | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU13 (4Q: 01:51) Frank Cooley pass completed to TE Jack Tyler for 8 yards. Tackled by S Mickey Berry. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | --- | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | --- | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-HOU05 (4Q: 01:30) Frank Cooley pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tristan Prior. DE Marshall Akiyama drove right through Kirk Coles to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burkett | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB M.Cote | Double TE | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Small | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB T.Wright | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB S.Kagan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| --- | SS C.Carruthers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ |
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4-2-HOU05 (4Q: 01:20) Frank Cooley pass completed to RB Brody Mahon for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Parker. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Kelley | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB T.Wright | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB S.Kagan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-HOU05 (4Q: 01:11) Walt Tubbs ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison, assisted by DE Jerald Tubbs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | --- | | X(SE) T.Rivera |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | In Box | --- | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | --- | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Buffalo called a time out. |
2-9-HOU06 (4Q: 01:03) Dan Fitzgerald ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Brayden Barber, assisted by OLB Stanley Garrison.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Barber | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Fitzgerald | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Cole |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Out of Box | --- | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Buffalo called a time out. |
3-10-HOU05 (4Q: 00:54) Walt Tubbs ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster. Key block delivered by Neil Marion.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Humphries |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Tubbs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Riemersma |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Buffalo called a time out. |
| 4-2-HOU13 (4Q: 00:45) Darren Rohr punted 47 yards. Christian Palmer called for a fair catch at the BUF40. |
| 1-10-BUF40 (4Q: 00:35) PENALTY: DT Karl Nuston of Houston was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-BUF45 (4Q: 00:35) Frank Cooley pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Jack Tyler. DE Dale Lee blocked the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE H.Coles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB N.Bessette | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | DB C.Hines | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-BUF45 (4Q: 00:27) Iceman Cooley pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jalen Brownlee. S Chris Devine defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Rendon | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burkett | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cassidy | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | LCB S.Kagan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Short Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | DB C.Hines | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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3-5-BUF45 (4Q: 00:21) Frank Cooley pass was intended for WR Harvey Burkett and was intercepted by CB Bryan Thomas at the HOU21. The interception was returned 18 yards. Tackled by Harvey Burkett. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB F.Cooley |
| *** | LDE H.Coles | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | LCB S.Kagan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | RCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | NB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| --- | DB C.Hines | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| --- | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| --- | FS M.Berry | Double SLOT | +++ |
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| 1-10-HOU39 (4Q: 00:11) Puzz Puzzuoli dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Houston Texans 34, Buffalo Bills 20 |