| Played in New England, MA, weather: 61 degrees, fair, 7 mph wind. |
| New England won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Shaun Gomez kicked off 59 yards from the BUF35. Edgar Salari returned the ball 36 yards to the NED42. Tackled by Carlos Rayburn. |
1-10-NED42 (1Q: 14:11) Donnie Merrifield ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster. Key block delivered by Toby Van Verth.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | --- | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-NED47 (1Q: 13:32) Play-Action. Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Jimmie Dobbs for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Jared Cassidy. Dobbs gained 7 yards after the catch. PENALTY: T Kendall Snyder of New England was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Spencer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Poston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Giles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| --- | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-NED37 (1Q: 13:22) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Clarence Espinoza. Grabulis gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Spencer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Giles | Short Zone | --- | | TE B.Norris | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF43 (1Q: 12:40) Richard Poston ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Schwartz, assisted by OLB Stanley Garrison. Key block delivered by Kendall Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Spencer | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Kostinko |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs |
| +++ | RDE J.Webb | In Box | --- | | RB R.Poston | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Richardson |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-BUF34 (1Q: 11:57) Donnie Merrifield ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Mario Giles, assisted by ILB Jared Cassidy. Key block delivered by Toby Van Verth.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Spencer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Webb | In Box | --- | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | --- | | TE B.Norris |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF28 (1Q: 11:18) Richard Poston ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Josh Malone.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Spencer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs |
| +++ | RDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Poston | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-BUF26 (1Q: 10:49) Donnie Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by S Dustin Garrison. Key block delivered by Jim Smith. PENALTY: T Jim Smith of New England was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Spencer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Webb | In Box | --- | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | --- | | TE B.Norris |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-18-BUF36 (1Q: 10:39) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Donnie Merrifield for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Jerald Tubbs, assisted by OLB Stanley Garrison. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Double SLOT | +++ |
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| 3-12-BUF30 (1Q: 10:02) PENALTY: QB Xavier Gerhardt of New England was called for a False Start. |
3-17-BUF35 (1Q: 09:55) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Mario Giles. Grabulis gained 21 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Kerry Ballard on the BUF15. PENALTY: DT Carl Spencer of Buffalo was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Spencer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Norris | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-8-BUF08 (1Q: 09:45) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Richard Poston for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England 6, Buffalo 0
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Spencer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Kostinko | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Poston | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Richardson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Double TE | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Deep Zone | --- |
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| (1Q: 09:45) Extra point by Fred Benson was good. New England 7, Buffalo 0 |
| (1Q: 09:36) Fred Benson kicked off 73 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 09:36) Buddy Bailey pass completed to TE Jack Tyler for 16 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari. Tyler gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF41 (1Q: 08:50) Marshall Armstrong ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Stan Evans. Key block delivered by Chase Stone.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE D.Johnston | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-BUF47 (1Q: 08:16) Buddy Bailey pass completed to RB Marshall Armstrong for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford. Armstrong gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Tyler | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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1-10-NED34 (1Q: 07:49) Marshall Armstrong ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford, assisted by OLB Aiden Ward.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| --- | RDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| --- | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-NED36 (1Q: 07:25) Buddy Bailey pass completed to WR Harvey Burkett for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Ruben Owens, assisted by CB Dixon Cassidy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Tyler | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 3-13-NED37 (1Q: 06:55) PENALTY: TE Tristan Prior of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
3-18-NED42 (1Q: 06:45) Buddy Bailey pass completed to WR Harvey Burkett for 4 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-14-NED38 (1Q: 06:01) Abraham Thorne punted 38 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NED20 (1Q: 05:54) Buster Merrifield ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Alejandro Burgess, assisted by DE Jerald Tubbs. Key block delivered by Kendall Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-NED25 (1Q: 05:11) Buster Merrifield ran around right end for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Josh Malone. Key block delivered by Toby Van Verth.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Spencer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Webb | In Box | --- | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Norris |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NED32 (1Q: 04:32) XXX Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jose Rivers. OLB Stanley Garrison defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Blitz Passer | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NED32 (1Q: 04:27) Donnie Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Mario Giles.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Spencer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Norris |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | --- |
|
3-7-NED35 (1Q: 03:44) Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jimmie Dobbs. DT Raul Rosenfels hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB M.Tesson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-NED35 (1Q: 03:34) Kris Miller punted 47 yards. Christian Palmer returned the kick 10 yards to the BUF28. Tackled by Jose Rivers. |
1-10-BUF28 (1Q: 03:26) Buddy Bailey pass was intended for WR Jalen Brownlee and was intercepted by CB Dixon Cassidy at the NED28. The interception was returned 11 yards. Tackled by Jalen Brownlee.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| --- | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| --- | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED39 (1Q: 03:18) Buster Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Dominic Nichols, assisted by DT Andre Walton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| --- | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NED40 (1Q: 02:35) Donnie Merrifield ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-NED42 (1Q: 02:02) Xavier Gerhardt pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jimmie Dobbs. PENALTY: T Jim Smith of New England was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | MLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB M.Tesson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-NED42 (1Q: 01:56) Kris Miller punted 49 yards. Christian Palmer returned the kick 30 yards to the BUF39. Tackled by Kendall Snyder. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Malcolm Wooden at the BUF39. |
1-10-BUF39 (1Q: 01:48) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 24 yards. Tackled by S Dustin Garrison. Grabulis gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Spencer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Giles | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE B.Norris | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF15 (1Q: 01:01) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Heath Terrell for 11 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Schwartz. PENALTY: G Donnie Searcy of New England was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT H.Terrell | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Grabulis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Giles | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | DB B.Auron | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-BUF25 (1Q: 00:53) Buster Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Schwartz, assisted by DT Carl Spencer. Key block delivered by Kendall Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Spencer | In Box | --- | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | --- | | TE B.Norris |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-BUF14 (1Q: 00:32) Richard Poston ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Schwartz, assisted by DE Josh Malone.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Spencer | In Box | --- | | TE A.Kostinko |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs |
| +++ | RDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Poston | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Richardson |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| --- | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| --- | SS Q.Schwartz | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
3-4-BUF09 (2Q: 15:00) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Rivers gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. New England 13, Buffalo 0
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Norris | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Spencer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Richardson | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Merrifield | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Giles | Double TE | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 15:00) Extra point by Fred Benson was blocked. The snap from center was quite a bit off the mark. |
| (2Q: 14:51) Fred Benson kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 14:51) Play-Action. Buddy Bailey pass completed to RB Marshall Armstrong for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Aiden Ward. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF28 (2Q: 14:25) Marshall Armstrong ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Ruben Owens.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-BUF30 (2Q: 13:40) Buddy Bailey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Riddick Rendon. ILB Tracy Ford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB J.Tyler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| --- | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-BUF30 (2Q: 13:34) Abraham Thorne punted and it was blocked by Jose Rivers. NED Ruben Owens recovered the ball at the BUF18 and returned the ball 5 yards. |
1-10-BUF13 (2Q: 13:25) Buster Merrifield ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Andre Walton, assisted by CB Jacob Webster. PENALTY: C Toby Van Verth of New England was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| --- | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-BUF23 (2Q: 13:16) Buster Merrifield ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Spencer Del Barco. Key block delivered by Dave Doyle.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-BUF14 (2Q: 12:49) Donnie Merrifield ran inside the left guard for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Kendall Snyder. New England 19, Buffalo 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) K.Ballard |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Out of Box | --- |
|
| (2Q: 12:49) Extra point by Fred Benson was good. New England 20, Buffalo 0 |
| (2Q: 12:40) Fred Benson kicked off 72 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 12:40) Marshall Armstrong ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari. Key block delivered by Stanley Reagor.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | NT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burkett |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Reagor |
| +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF31 (2Q: 12:02) Play-Action. Buddy Bailey pass completed to RB Marshall Armstrong for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Ruben Owens. Armstrong gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED45 (2Q: 11:25) Play-Action. Buddy Bailey pass completed to WR Down Town Brownlee for 1 yard. Tackled by S Edgar Salari, assisted by CB Ruben Owens.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | --- | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-NED44 (2Q: 10:43) Buddy Bailey pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Marshall Armstrong. ILB Tracy Ford defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| --- | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-NED44 (2Q: 10:39) Buddy Bailey pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jalen Brownlee.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burkett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Cassidy | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| --- | NB R.Grandt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-NED44 (2Q: 10:26) Abraham Thorne punted 33 yards. Edgar Salari returned the kick 19 yards to the NED30. Tackled by Stanley Reagor. Buffalo's Marshall Armstrong was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-NED30 (2Q: 10:18) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jared Cassidy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-NED35 (2Q: 09:37) Donnie Merrifield ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Andre Walton, assisted by S Quinn Schwartz. Key block delivered by Toby Van Verth.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED44 (2Q: 09:13) Javier Buerfeind ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Schwartz, assisted by OLB Stanley Garrison.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Spencer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs |
| +++ | RDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | --- | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| --- | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-NED48 (2Q: 08:41) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Donnie Merrifield for 52 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Merrifield gained 47 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England 26, Buffalo 0
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Norris | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Richardson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Double TE | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 08:41) Extra point by Fred Benson missed. |
| (2Q: 08:22) Fred Benson kicked off 71 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 08:22) Mars Armstrong ran a draw inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | --- | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| --- | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-BUF24 (2Q: 08:05) Marshall Armstrong ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford. Key block delivered by Darius Bialo.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Rendon |
| +++ | RDE D.Johnston | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Prior |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-BUF34 (2Q: 07:44) Mars Armstrong ran inside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford, assisted by S Peter Stoops. Key block delivered by Stan Brewer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT X.Beyer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | SLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB T.Schwartz | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB K.Newton | Out of Box | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-BUF47 (2Q: 07:23) Buddy Bailey pass completed to TE Jack Tyler for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Anthony Klingensmith.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Reagor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Bump and Run | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | --- | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-NED45 (2Q: 07:06) Buddy Bailey pass completed to WR Jalen Brownlee for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Taylor Schwartz. Brownlee gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Rayburn | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
1-10-NED37 (2Q: 06:46) Buddy Bailey sacked by ILB Tracy Ford for a loss of 4 yards. Ford ran right past Marshall Armstrong and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | NT R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | --- | SILB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| --- | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-NED41 (2Q: 06:19) Play-Action. Buddy Bailey pass completed to RB Marshall Armstrong for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Anthony Klingensmith.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| --- | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-NED40 (2Q: 05:59) Buddy Bailey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jalen Brownlee. DE Stan Evans hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: C Parker Sanford of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB C.Rayburn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB R.Jacobus | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| --- | LCB A.Klingensmith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-NED40 (2Q: 05:51) Abraham Thorne punted 36 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NED04. |
1-10-NED04 (2Q: 05:43) Donnie Merrifield ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Clarence Espinoza.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | DB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NED07 (2Q: 05:12) Donnie Merrifield ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-NED12 (2Q: 04:47) Donnie Merrifield ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Andre Walton. Key block delivered by Donnie Searcy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB J.Cassidy | Spy | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB S.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED14 (2Q: 04:17) Richard Poston ran a trap outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Jerald Tubbs, assisted by DT Carl Spencer. Key block delivered by Toby Van Verth.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Spencer | In Box | --- | | TE A.Kostinko |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | --- | | RB R.Poston | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Richardson |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| --- | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-NED21 (2Q: 03:50) Javier Buerfeind ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jared Cassidy. Key block delivered by Toby Van Verth.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | --- | | RB J.Buerfeind | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED24 (2Q: 03:19) Javier Buerfeind ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Dominic Nichols, assisted by ILB Jared Cassidy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| --- | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NED25 (2Q: 02:43) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Kerry Ballard for 15 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Schwartz. Ballard gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Poston | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Giles | Short Zone | --- | | FB A.Kostinko | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED40 (2Q: 02:11) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-3-NED47 (2Q: 02:00) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Jared Cassidy. Rivers gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF41 (2Q: 01:34) Xavier Gerhardt pass was dropped by WR Tony Grabulis.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Norris | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF41 (2Q: 01:29) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Auron.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Norris | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Deep Zone | --- | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Short Zone | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-BUF36 (2Q: 01:07) Play-Action. XXX Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony Grabulis. DE Jerald Tubbs hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB M.Tesson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| --- | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-BUF36 (2Q: 01:00) Fred Benson attempted a 53 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
1-10-BUF43 (2Q: 00:52) Buddy Bailey pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Marshall Armstrong. OLB Aiden Ward defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Tyler | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| --- | NB R.Owens | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| --- | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF43 (2Q: 00:48) Buddy Bailey pass completed to TE Tristan Prior for 33 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Edgar Salari. Prior gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Burkett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.Monroe | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Reagor | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Double TE | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED24 (2Q: 00:35) Buddy Bailey pass completed to TE Tristan Prior for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Dixon Cassidy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Reagor | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Monroe | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | --- | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
2-8-NED22 (2Q: 00:24) Buddy Bailey pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Jack Tyler.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Reagor | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Monroe | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-NED22 (2Q: 00:14) Buddy Bailey pass completed to TE Stanley Reagor for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Dixon Cassidy, assisted by ILB Tracy Ford.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Reagor | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Monroe | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
| 4-5-NED19 (2Q: 00:03) Shaun Gomez attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 26, Buffalo 3 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Fred Benson kicked off 58 yards from the NED35. Mars Armstrong returned the ball 19 yards to the BUF26. Tackled by Amari Ojeda. |
1-10-BUF26 (3Q: 14:28) Play-Action. Buddy Bailey pass completed to WR Down Town Brownlee for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford. Brownlee gained 19 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB R.Jacobus | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF47 (3Q: 13:50) Play-Action. Buddy Bailey sacked by DE Dustin Johnston and DT Adam Fulton for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Nick Floyd.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-18-BUF39 (3Q: 13:04) Buddy Bailey pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR J.C. Cassidy.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Rendon | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Prior | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| --- | NB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-18-BUF39 (3Q: 12:58) Buddy Bailey pass completed to WR Harvey Burkett for 8 yards. Tackled by S Amari Ojeda, assisted by CB Ryan Grandt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Short Zone | --- | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-BUF47 (3Q: 12:15) Abraham Thorne punted 31 yards. Edgar Salari called for a fair catch at the NED22. |
1-10-NED22 (3Q: 12:08) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Kerry Ballard for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Spencer Del Barco, assisted by DT Andre Walton. Ballard gained 24 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: G Donnie Searcy of New England was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT H.Terrell | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT T.Grabulis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Giles | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | NB S.Del Barco | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | DB B.Auron | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-20-NED12 (3Q: 11:57) XXX Gerhardt pass was dropped by WR Heath Terrell.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT C.Spencer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Terrell | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | SLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Norris | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| --- | WLB S.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | RCB P.Callanan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-20-NED12 (3Q: 11:50) PENALTY: TE Jose Rivers of New England was called for a False Start. |
2-25-NED07 (3Q: 11:44) Buster Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Mario Giles.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Norris |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-23-NED09 (3Q: 11:14) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Spencer Del Barco. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Tesson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-NED20 (3Q: 10:35) Kris Miller punted 50 yards. The ball was downed at the BUF30. |
1-10-BUF30 (3Q: 10:27) Buddy Bailey scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Dixon Cassidy.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burkett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WILB T.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-BUF38 (3Q: 09:43) Mars Armstrong ran around left end for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ruben Owens. Key block delivered by Stan Brewer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF44 (3Q: 09:16) Marshall Armstrong ran inside the right tackle for 38 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford. Key block delivered by Darius Bialo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | --- | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED18 (3Q: 08:40) Mars Armstrong ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford, assisted by OLB Kelly Newton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | --- | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-7-NED15 (3Q: 07:56) Marshall Armstrong ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Dixon Cassidy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-NED10 (3Q: 07:21) Buddy Bailey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harvey Burkett. CB Ruben Owens defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | LCB K.Newton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| --- | SS P.Stoops | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-NED10 (3Q: 07:15) Shaun Gomez attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 26, Buffalo 6 |
| (3Q: 07:07) Shaun Gomez kicked off 66 yards from the BUF35. Edgar Salari returned the ball 31 yards to the NED30. Tackled by J.C. Cassidy. |
| 1-10-NED30 (3Q: 06:47) PENALTY: FB Britt Norris of New England was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NED25 (3Q: 06:36) Donnie Merrifield ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Raul Rosenfels. Key block delivered by Kendall Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | --- | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-NED30 (3Q: 06:00) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Donnie Merrifield for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-NED28 (3Q: 05:25) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to FB Asher Kostinko for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Mario Giles, assisted by S Dustin Garrison. PENALTY: WR Jimmie Dobbs of New England was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Spencer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-16-NED24 (3Q: 05:14) Kris Miller punted and it was blocked by Quinn Schwartz. BUF Stanley Reagor recovered the ball at the NED12. |
1-10-NED12 (3Q: 05:06) J.C. Cassidy ran a reverse around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Ruben Owens, assisted by S Edgar Salari.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT R.Fillion | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong |
| +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| --- | FS A.Ojeda | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NED09 (3Q: 04:31) Buddy Bailey pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Stanley Reagor. OLB Kelly Newton defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burkett | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Monroe | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Reagor | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-NED09 (3Q: 04:21) Buddy Bailey pass completed to RB Marshall Armstrong for 5 yards. Tackled by S Amari Ojeda, assisted by ILB Tracy Ford.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Tyler | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-NED04 (3Q: 03:49) Shaun Gomez attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 26, Buffalo 9 |
| (3Q: 03:43) Shaun Gomez kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (3Q: 03:43) Javier Buerfeind ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Raul Rosenfels.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Norris |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | --- | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-NED27 (3Q: 03:04) Buster Merrifield ran around left end for 15 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Nickel Nichols. Key block delivered by Kendall Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | DB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED42 (3Q: 02:32) XXX Gerhardt pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Donnie Merrifield. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Spencer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Richardson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB M.Giles | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB J.Buerfeind | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED42 (3Q: 02:27) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to FB Asher Kostinko for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Spencer Del Barco. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Spy on QB | --- | | FB A.Kostinko | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-NED48 (3Q: 02:01) Xavier Gerhardt scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Pete Callanan.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB M.Tesson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF45 (3Q: 01:28) Buster Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Josh Malone.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Terrell |
| +++ | RDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Norris |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-BUF44 (3Q: 00:57) Donnie Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Ricardo Brantley. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Norris |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| --- | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-BUF44 (3Q: 00:21) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Jimmie Dobbs for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Mario Giles.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Giles | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | DB B.Auron | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-BUF31 (4Q: 15:00) Donnie Merrifield ran a draw inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster, assisted by S Pete Callanan. Key block delivered by Jim Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-BUF24 (4Q: 14:24) Play-Action. Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Jimmie Dobbs for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Jermaine Webb, assisted by DT Carl Spencer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Spencer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Poston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF16 (4Q: 13:53) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Donnie Merrifield for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Jared Cassidy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-BUF09 (4Q: 13:14) Buster Merrifield ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Ricardo Brantley, assisted by S Quinn Schwartz. Key block delivered by Dave Doyle.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Spencer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Norris |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-6-BUF06 (4Q: 12:46) Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Richard Poston. DE Jermaine Webb hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Kostinko | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Poston | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Norris | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Double TE | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-BUF06 (4Q: 12:40) Buster Merrifield ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Jermaine Webb, assisted by CB Clarence Espinoza.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-BUF06 (4Q: 12:14) Play-Action. Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jimmie Dobbs. CB Jacob Webster defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB M.Giles | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB M.Tesson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-BUF06 (4Q: 12:08) Fred Benson attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 29, Buffalo 9 |
| (4Q: 12:03) Fred Benson kicked off 53 yards from the NED35. Geoff Monroe returned the ball 16 yards to the BUF28. Tackled by Jose Rivers. |
1-10-BUF28 (4Q: 11:39) Buddy Bailey pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Stanley Reagor. DE Dustin Johnston hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Protect | +++ | NT R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Reagor | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Armstrong | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | WLB A.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS B.Booker | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| --- | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF28 (4Q: 11:29) Buddy Bailey pass completed to TE Jack Tyler for 28 yards. Tackled by OLB Aiden Ward. Tyler gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Schwartz | Short Zone | --- | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NED44 (4Q: 10:47) Marshall Armstrong ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Adam Fulton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | NT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE D.Johnston | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burkett |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Cassidy |
| +++ | WLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NED43 (4Q: 10:14) Play-Action. Buddy Bailey pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Marshall Armstrong. DT Adam Fulton blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-NED43 (4Q: 10:10) Buddy Bailey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harvey Burkett. DE Dustin Johnston hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-NED43 (4Q: 10:06) Abraham Thorne punted 43 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NED20 (4Q: 09:59) Richard Poston ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Raul Rosenfels. Key block delivered by Donnie Searcy.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Spencer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs |
| +++ | RDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Poston | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | --- | | FB A.Kostinko |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-NED29 (4Q: 09:37) Buster Merrifield ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Andre Walton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| --- | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-NED29 (4Q: 08:53) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Mario Giles. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB M.Giles | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Cassidy | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB S.Garrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB B.Auron | Bump and Run | --- | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS S.Del Barco | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED37 (4Q: 08:08) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Jimmie Dobbs for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Alejandro Burgess.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-NED42 (4Q: 07:42) Donnie Merrifield ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Jared Cassidy, assisted by DE Jerald Tubbs. Key block delivered by Toby Van Verth. PENALTY: ILB Jared Cassidy of Buffalo was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF34 (4Q: 07:36) Donnie Merrifield ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-BUF32 (4Q: 06:51) Richard Poston ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Mario Giles.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Kostinko |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs |
| +++ | RDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Poston | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Richardson |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-BUF28 (4Q: 06:07) Buster Merrifield ran around left end for 10 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Raul Rosenfels. Key block delivered by Donnie Searcy.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB D.Nichols | Out of Box | --- | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | DB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF18 (4Q: 05:40) Richard Poston ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs |
| +++ | RDE J.Webb | In Box | --- | | RB R.Poston | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Spy | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF18 (4Q: 04:53) Donnie Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Jermaine Webb. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Spencer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Norris |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| --- | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF18 (4Q: 04:08) Donnie Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Raul Rosenfels.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB M.Tesson | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| --- | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-3-BUF11 (4Q: 03:24) Fred Benson attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 32, Buffalo 9 |
| (4Q: 03:19) Fred Benson kicked off 70 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (4Q: 03:19) Buddy Bailey sacked by DT Xavier Beyer and DE Ruben Fillion for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Parker Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB R.Jacobus | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Schwartz | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| --- | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| --- | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-13-BUF22 (4Q: 02:57) Buddy Bailey pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Geoff Monroe. DT Adam Fulton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burkett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Monroe | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Reagor | Protect | +++ | WLB R.Jacobus | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS B.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Double TE | +++ |
|
3-13-BUF22 (4Q: 02:53) Buddy Bailey scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Amari Ojeda.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Brownlee | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Schwartz | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB B.Booker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| --- | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-8-BUF27 (4Q: 02:30) Buddy Bailey pass completed to TE Tristan Prior for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelly Newton. Prior gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Johnston | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burkett | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Brownlee | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB B.Booker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Brewer |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG P.Sanford |
| +++ | SS P.Stoops | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF30 (4Q: 02:21) Donnie Merrifield ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Kendall Snyder to the BUF27.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Ballard |
| +++ | WLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB B.Auron | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| --- | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Plenus |
| --- | FS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
2-7-BUF27 (4Q: 02:14) Javier Buerfeind ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Ricardo Brantley, assisted by OLB Stanley Garrison.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Spencer | In Box | --- | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Buerfeind | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | --- | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB C.Espinoza | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Plenus |
| --- | FS D.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
3-4-BUF24 (4Q: 02:04) Donnie Merrifield ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Andre Walton, assisted by DT Raul Rosenfels.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE R.Brantley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB M.Giles | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | WLB M.Tesson | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| --- | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS S.Garrison | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Plenus |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-2-BUF22 (4Q: 01:58) Fred Benson attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 35, Buffalo 9 |
| (4Q: 01:51) Fred Benson kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (4Q: 01:51) Buddy Bailey pass completed to RB Carlos Rayburn for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Amari Ojeda, assisted by S Peter Stoops. Rayburn gained 13 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Anthony Klingensmith of New England was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bailey |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burkett | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB R.Jacobus | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE S.Reagor | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | RCB B.Booker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Anderson |
| +++ | NB P.Stoops | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Bialo |
| +++ | DB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Brewer |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF40 (4Q: 01:42) Drew Scott pass completed to RB Carlos Rayburn for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Ronnie Jacobus. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Scott |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burkett | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Jacobus | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE S.Reagor | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | RCB B.Booker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Anderson |
| +++ | NB P.Stoops | Double X(SE) | --- | | C D.Bialo |
| +++ | DB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Brewer |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF46 (4Q: 01:09) Drew Scott pass fell incomplete, intended for WR J.C. Cassidy. DT Xavier Beyer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Scott |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burkett | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB R.Jacobus | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Brownlee | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Palmer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | RCB B.Booker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Anderson |
| --- | NB P.Stoops | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Bialo |
| +++ | DB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Brewer |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Double SLOT | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-BUF46 (4Q: 00:59) Drew Scott pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jack Tyler. DE Stan Evans drove right through Nick Rose to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Scott |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Reagor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burkett | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB R.Jacobus | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB K.Newton | Double TE | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | RCB B.Booker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Anderson |
| +++ | NB P.Stoops | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Bialo |
| +++ | DB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Brewer |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| --- | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-BUF46 (4Q: 00:52) Abraham Thorne punted 54 yards. Touchback. PENALTY: OLB Bucky Lewis of New England was called for Offsides. |
1-10-NED49 (4Q: 00:47) Drew Scott sacked by DE Stan Evans for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Stan Brewer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Scott |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burkett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB R.Jacobus | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE S.Reagor | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | RCB B.Booker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Anderson |
| +++ | NB P.Stoops | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Bialo |
| +++ | DB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Brewer |
| --- | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-BUF46 (4Q: 00:03) Drew Scott pass completed to WR Harvey Burkett for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Dixon Cassidy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Scott |
| *** | LDE R.Fillion | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Burkett | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB R.Jacobus | Short Zone | +++ | | RB C.Rayburn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Brownlee | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | RCB B.Booker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Anderson |
| +++ | NB P.Stoops | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Bialo |
| +++ | DB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Brewer |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT N.Rose |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
| Final Score: New England Patriots 35, Buffalo Bills 9 |